Forestry Technician; Recreation, Timber, Range

This position is located on a Forest Service unit. position. Performs a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources management programs, (i.e., timber, recreation, and/or range).

• This position performs a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources management programs, (i.e., timber recreation, and/or range).
• Successful accomplishment of the assignments supports field projects and program planning activities for the unit.
• Performs timber marking, cruising and scaling of forest products, planting, site preparation, and timber land improvement projects.
• Collects, summarizes, and prepares requested timber reports and maps which provide information in planting units concerning topography, livestock trespass, invasive species, and general conditions of the area.
• Assures recreation areas are maintained in accordance with standards and reports on the condition of area. Makes group and individual contacts in providing forest recreation information and answering questions about recreation management on the unit.
• Provides specific information concerning camping or swimming and other area regulations such as fire, safety, and sanitation. Notifies visitors of violations and potential violations.
• Makes range analysis to determine utilization and grazing impact, and maps out key use areas. Checks allotments for compliance with permit and management plan and contacts permittee about maintenance and/or construction needs.
• Performs maintenance on range fences, lays out location for fence construction or cattle-guards and other range structural improvements.
• Locates areas suitable for the construction of range ponds or works on re-vegetation or plan control projects.

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.