Forestry Technician – U.S. Department of the Interior Careers Near me


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Position Summary:

All U.S. Citizens – No previous federal service is required. This position is being advertised under an OPM government-wide Direct Hire authority. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Participates in the implementation of prescribed fire Operations.
  • Develop and recommend plans for prescribed fire, wildland fire and fuels treatment projects.
  • Plan, conduct surveys and evaluate data to develop treatment prescriptions.
  • Conducts fuels management inventories and monitoring to document presence, amount, and types of hazardous fuels.
  • Provide technical assistance in program direction, budgeting, fuels management and prescribed fire programs.
  • Create, update and use fire modeling software to assist in treatment recommendations.
  • Review project plans and make recommendations for monitoring activities.
  • Participates in preparedness reviews, proficiency checks and drills, safety sessions, and after action reviews.
  • Participate in planning, implementing and coordinating all aspects of a fuels management program.

Required Education & Experience:

  • Direct Deposit Required.
  • For GS-08/09: 36 semester hours (2 years) of graduate education which is DIRECTLY related to work of the position OR an equivalent combination of specialized experience and education.
  • Background Investigation Required.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • May require completion of a one year probationary period.
  • 1 year (12 months) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 is required. Examples of work experience include, but are not limited to: assisting preparation and implementation of prescribed fire plans; assisting evaluating treatments, monitoring methods and new technologies; assisting with conducting fuels management surveys to document types of hazardous fuels.
  • Be sure to read the HOW TO APPLY and REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Sections.