This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/502597600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, however an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds.
This position is located within the Rocky Mountain Research Station, Science Programs, Inventory and Monitoring Unit. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of recurring and complex duties in support of the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Program. FIA is part of a nationwide program which collects, processes, analyzes, evaluates, and publishes comprehensive information on forestland and other related renewable resources of the United States. Inventory data are widely used by industrial leaders, forest managers, and government agencies in making policy decisions and conducting independent research. The mission of the RMRS FIA data collection team is to collect high quality data on plots in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming and to work with other FIA units to ensure the quality completeness and usefulness of inventory data.
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact: Robert D. Rhoads at brhoads@fs.fed.us or (801) 625-5685.
Travel includes extended multiday travel in order to best access the field sites. Travel varies by duty station because of the distribution of forest land and plots, but in general we estimate: for about 1/3 of the season the crew will return home nightly to the assigned dutystation, about 1/3 the crew will return to the duty station on eekends, about 1/3 the crew will be in extended travel status. The 1/3's are not necessarily consecutive.
The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Final determination of duty station will be made by the selecting official at the time of job offer. Salary range as shown is the locality pay area of Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary depending on location and may be higher or lower than the amount shown. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management’s website for additional information on pay rates.
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.
06/19/2018 to 06/25/2018
$16 - $16 per hour
GS 05
Few vacancies in the following locations:
50% or less - Position(s) may involve work away the official duty location to remote worksites within commuting distance (49 miles) and may also require overnight travel and/or camping per work assignment.
No
Temporary
Full-Time
05
No
18-TEMP-RMRS-FTRES-S5DT-AM
502597600
Incumbent independently performs technical duties in support of professional scientists conducting research projects in one or another of the fields of timber, recreation, wildlife, watershed, forest management, or forest fire research. A combination of two or more of the following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent.
Sets up laboratory equipment for making a variety of scientific measurements and observations of sample materials gathered from experimental field plots.
Analyzes experimental data gathered in the lab by performing statistical manipulations on the data leading to basic conclusions and inferences,and accurately summarizes data.
Locates study areas and study plots in the field according to requirements of a study plan or instructions of supervisor.
Sets up standard equipment for performing any of a variety of field studies; compiles data from field and laboratory observations; analyzes data; and completes and documents data sheets.
Observes, measures, and records a variety of scientific phenomena that affect forest, range, or watershed conditions. Gathers data on such things as temperature, humidity, soil characteristics, precipitation, growth and mortality, cover types, species diameters, height and age of trees,shrub and ground cover vegetation characteristics, and amount and type of recreational use.
Operates scientific or precision instruments, calculating machines, and laboratory apparatus as required.
Assists in developing and adapting sensing and recording instrumentation and in establishing and calibrating instruments for specific experiments.
Maintains and makes minor modifications to sensing and recording instruments.
Uses computers, calculators, recorders and other equipment to assist in compiling and reducing data from laboratory and/or field studies.US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
No additional requirements.
You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements.
GS-05: (1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04.
Specialized Experience is defined as: Assisting in setting up and operating standard equipment used for performing laboratory tests; gathering and preparing field samples and data from experimental field plots; locating field plots by interpreting maps and aerial photos; and operating simple scientific or precission instruments, calculating machines, and other apparatus as required. -OR
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. -OR
A combination of education and experience listed above.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans preference within each category.
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
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