Forestry Technician

Job Announcement Number:
15-FIREOCR-462IHCHCRW-45DP
Location Name:
Heflin, Alabama; Booneville, Arkansas; Clarksville, Arkansas; Danville, Arkansas; Glenwood, Arkansas; Hector, Arkansas; Jasper, Arkansas; Jessieville, Arkansas; Marianna, Arkansas; Mena, Arkansas; Mount Ida, Arkansas; Mountain View, Arkansas; Oden, Arkansas; Ozark, Arkansas; Paris, Arkansas; Perryville, Arkansas; Waldron, Arkansas; Chino Valley, Arizona; Douglas, Arizona; Duncan, Arizona; Flagstaff, Arizona; Globe, Arizona; Happy Jack, Arizona; Mesa, Arizona; Nogales, Arizona; Overgaard, Arizona; Payson, Arizona; Prescott, Arizona; Tucson, Arizona; Williams, Arizona; Young, Arizona; Alpine, California; Arroyo Grande, California; Beckwourth, California; Berry Creek, California; Bishop, California; Camino, California; Camptonville, California; Canby, California; Chester, California; Corona, California; Fawnskin, California; Foresthill, California; Fort Jones, California; Gasquet, California; Georgetown, California; Glendora, California; Glennville, California; Greenville, California; Grizzly Flats, California; Groveland, California; Happy Camp, California; Hat Creek, California; Hathaway Pines, California; Havilah, California; Hayfork, California; Idyllwild, California; Jolon, California; Kernville, California; Klamath River, California; Lytle Creek, California; Macdoel, California; Mad River, California; Mammoth Lakes, California; Mentone, California; Mi-Wuk Village, California; North Fork, California; Oakhurst, California; Orleans, California; Pine Grove, California; Pinecrest, California; Pinehurst, California; Pollock Pines, California; Porterville, California; Prather, California; Quincy, California; Ramona, California; Redding, California; San Bernardino, California; Santa Barbara, California; Saugus, California; Sonora, California; South Lake Tahoe, California; Springville, California; Stonyford, California; Susanville, California; Trimmer, California; Truckee, California; Upper Lake, California; Valyermo, California; Willow Creek, California; Bayfield, Colorado; Boulder, Colorado; Buffalo Creek, Colorado; Canon City, Colorado; Carbondale, Colorado; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Del Norte, Colorado; Dolores, Colorado; Durango, Colorado; Fort Collins, Colorado; Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Granby, Colorado; Grand Junction, Colorado; Gunnison, Colorado; Idaho Springs, Colorado; La Jara, Colorado; Lake George, Colorado; Monte Vista, Colorado; Montrose, Colorado; Monument, Colorado; Nederland, Colorado; Pagosa Springs, Colorado; Paonia, Colorado; Red Feather Lakes, Colorado; Rifle, Colorado; Saguache, Colorado; Salida, Colorado; Springfield, Colorado; Steamboat Springs, Colorado; Altoona, Florida; Bristol, Florida; Crawfordville, Florida; Sanderson, Florida; Silver Springs, Florida; Tallahassee, Florida; Umatilla, Florida; Chatsworth, Georgia; Lakemont, Georgia; Avery, Idaho; Boise, Idaho; Bonners Ferry, Idaho; Cascade, Idaho; Clarkia, Idaho; Clayton, Idaho; Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Council, Idaho; Elk City, Idaho; Fairfield, Idaho; Fenn, Idaho; Garden Valley, Idaho; Grangeville, Idaho; Idaho City, Idaho; Island Park, Idaho; Kooskia, Idaho; Lowman, Idaho; Mackay, Idaho; McCall, Idaho; Nampa, Idaho; Nordman, Idaho; North Fork, Idaho; Orofino, Idaho; Potlatch, Idaho; Priest River, Idaho; Saint Anthony, Idaho; Saint Maries, Idaho; Sandpoint, Idaho; Smelterville, Idaho; Stanley, Idaho; Twin Falls, Idaho; White Bird, Idaho; Yellow Pine, Idaho; Jonesboro, Illinois; Murphysboro, Illinois; Vienna, Illinois; Wilmington, Illinois; Bedford, Indiana; Tell City, Indiana; Big Creek, Kentucky; London, Kentucky; Morehead, Kentucky; Whitley City, Kentucky; Alexandria, Louisiana; Bentley, Louisiana; Boyce, Louisiana; Leesville, Louisiana; Provencal, Louisiana; Winnfield, Louisiana; Oscoda, Michigan; Aurora, Minnesota; Blackduck, Minnesota; Deer River, Minnesota; Ely, Minnesota; Grand Marais, Minnesota; Tofte, Minnesota; Walker, Minnesota; Ava, Missouri; Doniphan, Missouri; Houston, Missouri; Poplar Bluff, Missouri; Potosi, Missouri; Salem, Missouri; Ashland, Montana; Augusta, Montana; Big Timber, Montana; Bigfork, Montana; Bozeman, Montana; Butte, Montana; Choteau, Montana; Darby, Montana; Dillon, Montana; Ennis, Montana; Eureka, Montana; Fortine, Montana; Gardiner, Montana; Great Falls, Montana; Harlowton, Montana; Helena, Montana; Hungry Horse, Montana; Huson, Montana; Kalispell, Montana; Libby, Montana; Lincoln, Montana; Livingston, Montana; Lolo, Montana; Missoula, Montana; Neihart, Montana; Philipsburg, Montana; Plains, Montana; Red Lodge, Montana; Seeley Lake, Montana; Stanford, Montana; Stevensville, Montana; Sula, Montana; Superior, Montana; Townsend, Montana; Trout Creek, Montana; Troy, Montana; West Yellowstone, Montana; White Sulphur Springs, Montana; Whitehall, Montana; Wisdom, Montana; Wise River, Montana; Asheville, North Carolina; Chadron, Nebraska; Cloudcroft, New Mexico; Glenwood, New Mexico; Grants, New Mexico; Magdalena, New Mexico; Mimbres, New Mexico; Quemado, New Mexico; Reserve, New Mexico; Ruidoso, New Mexico; Santa Fe, New Mexico; Silver City, New Mexico; Taos, New Mexico; Truth or Consequences, New Mexico; Carson City, Nevada; Ely, Nevada; Broken Bow, Oklahoma; Hodgen, Oklahoma; Talihina, Oklahoma; Baker City, Oregon; Bend, Oregon; Bly, Oregon; Burns, Oregon; Cascade Locks, Oregon; Cave Junction, Oregon; Corvallis, Oregon; Cottage Grove, Oregon; Crescent, Oregon; Detroit, Oregon; Enterprise, Oregon; Estacada, Oregon; Glide, Oregon; Gold Beach, Oregon; Halfway, Oregon; Hebo, Oregon; Heppner, Oregon; Hines, Oregon; Idleyld Park, Oregon; John Day, Oregon; Klamath Falls, Oregon; La Grande, Oregon; Lakeview, Oregon; McKenzie Bridge, Oregon; Merlin, Oregon; Powers, Oregon; Prairie City, Oregon; Prineville, Oregon; Prospect, Oregon; Redmond, Oregon; Reedsport, Oregon; Sisters, Oregon; Tiller, Oregon; Ukiah, Oregon; Unity, Oregon; Waldport, Oregon; Westfir, Oregon; Zigzag, Oregon; New Ellenton, South Carolina; Custer, South Dakota; Hill City, South Dakota; Hot Springs, South Dakota; Rapid City, South Dakota; Spearfish, South Dakota; Benton, Tennessee; Greeneville, Tennessee; Tellico Plains, Tennessee; Unicoi, Tennessee; Milam, Texas; Ratcliff, Texas; Zavalla, Texas; Beaver, Utah; Cedar City, Utah; Duchesne, Utah; Ephraim, Utah; Escalante, Utah; Heber City, Utah; Loa, Utah; Logan, Utah; Monticello, Utah; Panguitch, Utah; Price, Utah; Saint George, Utah; South Weber, Utah; Spanish Fork, Utah; Vernal, Utah; Augusta Springs, Virginia; Chelan, Washington; Cle Elum, Washington; Concrete, Washington; Darrington, Washington; Entiat, Washington; Kettle Falls, Washington; Leavenworth, Washington; Metaline Falls, Washington; Naches, Washington; Newport, Washington; Pomeroy, Washington; Randle, Washington; Republic, Washington; Tonasket, Washington; Walla Walla, Washington; Winthrop, Washington; Eagle River, Wisconsin; Florence, Wisconsin; Lakewood, Wisconsin; Laona, Wisconsin; Washburn, Wisconsin; Buffalo, Wyoming; Cody, Wyoming; Douglas, Wyoming; Dubois, Wyoming; Greybull, Wyoming; Lander, Wyoming; Laramie, Wyoming; Lovell, Wyoming; Moran, Wyoming; Newcastle, Wyoming; Saratoga, Wyoming; Sheridan, Wyoming; Sundance, Wyoming
Department:
Department Of Agriculture
Agency:
Forest Service
Occupation Code:
0462
Pay Plan:
GS
Appointment Duration:
Permanent
Opening Date:
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Closing Date:
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Job Status:
Full-Time
Salary:
$28,269.00 to $31,628.00 / Per Year
Pay Grade(s):
04 to 05
Who May Apply:
US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
Job Summary:
This position serves as a Forestry Technician located on a forest unit and is responsible for wildland fire suppression/management/control as a specialized firefighter with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of specialized tools or equipment. Other wildand fire related duties may involve fire prevention, patrol, detection, or prescribed burning. Pay rates vary depending on location. See the OPM website at http://www.opm.gov/ for additional information on pay rates. PERMANENT OPEN CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT: This is a continuously open vacancy announcement for one or more locations throughout the Forest Service. The number and location of positions to be filled will be dependent upon individual unit needs. These are permanent positions with varying tours of duty and may include weekend work. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty include full-time or less than full-time (guaranteed minimum 13 pay periods full-time employment). Positions may be filled as career ladders or could be filled at the full performance level dependent upon the individual units needs. Availability of government housing, federal day care facilities, and bargaining unit status will vary by location. To ensure that you receive consideration, applications submitted through the on-line application process must be received by 11:59 p.m. eastern time the day before a certificate of candidates is issued. To ensure continued interest and availability, applicants will be notified via e-mail reminding them to re-certify their application every 60 days. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 15-FIREOCR-462IHCHCRW-45G. Current or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announcement and submit supporting documentation.
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