Range Technician

You will serve as a Range Technician with the Bureau or Land Management. The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical rangeland management work in support of natural resource management programs in rangeland environments. Position is also open to all U.S. citizens under a separate announcement: CCCR-27-13098086-DE-MDW You must apply to each announcement separately to be considered under all recruitment methods.

At the full performance level GS-09, the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Perform technical rangeland management work in support of natural resource management programs in rangeland environments. Develop Allotment Management Plans (AMP) and/or watershed plans in accordance with land use plans.

Ensure permits and leases are compliant, and monitor range allotments for compliance with permit conditions. Assist with developing grazing management prescriptions. Identify and initiate needed range improvements and initiate/conduct environmental compliance evaluations on projects. Assist with identifying and documenting common plant species.

Assist with the maintenance of range improvements using commonly used methods, tools, and equipment. Collect field data, enter information into computer applications, and assist in developing basic reports and maps. Initiate and conduct National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluations on related projects. Assist in tracking and monitoring workload unit accomplishments and recommending adjustments in the Integrated Weed Management (IWM) program.

Physical Demands: Frequent field work requires a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting. Working Conditions: Much of the time is spent in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Salary Range is: GS-0455-05: $40,736 to $52,957 GS-0455-06: $45,409 to $59,031 GS-0455-07: $50,460 to $65,599 GS-0455-08: $55,882 to $72,644 GS-0455-09: $61,722 to $80,243 Pay will vary by grade level selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.

For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following:(1) collecting information on livestock for records or reports; (2) utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to orient to location and read maps; (3) inspect/inventory/maintain condition of fences and water developments.

-OR- Education: You must have successfully completed of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution (a) with major study in an appropriate field of Forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position; at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: 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. You must include transcripts -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: To combine education and experience, first divide your total fulltime months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: 1) documenting and collecting information for reports and updating and maintaining records; 2) utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create maps for field work; (3) assist with monitoring of agreements and permits for conformance to specifications.

• OR- Education: Successful completion of a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: To combine education and experience, first divide your total fulltime months of qualifying experience by

1. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by
2. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in private or public sector) performing the following: (1) serve as crew lead for rangeland specific projects; (2) monitor rangeland vegetation for utilization; (3) plan and conduct range use supervision and allotment inspections for conformance to specifications; (4) provide assistance in organizing and documenting grazing administration files.. -OR- Education: You must have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience : To combine education and experience, first take divide your total fulltime months of qualifying experience by
3. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by
4. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You must include transcripts. To qualify for this position at the GS-08 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Utilizing various computer programs to maintain and retrieve information from automated applications and data systems; Conducting tests and inspections using work methods and techniques that were standard to rangeland management functions; Recommending or performing rangeland management support work such as the installation of boundary and drift fences, water developments, implementation of re-vegetation projects, or the treatment of noxious weeds; Performing a variety of assignments in support of rangeland management programs or projects where methods and techniques were generally applicable but sometimes required minor deviations based on field conditions; Assisting in range capacity studies such as allotment analysis and production utilization studies; Assisting in planning a wide variety of rangeland management support work such as re-vegetation, fencing, spring developments, cattle guard placement, erosion control, or the treatment of noxious weeds. Planning, directing, and/or performing the implementation of rangeland management projects and program goals, and independently applying conventional solutions and practices for a variety of problems; Assisting supervisor in tracking and monitoring workload unit accomplishments and recommending adjustments in the Integrated Weed Management (IWM) program. -OR- Education: You must have successfully completed at least one and a half years (i.e., 27 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience : To combine education and experience, first take divide your total fulltime months of qualifying experience by
5. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by
6. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) You must include transcripts.

Qualifications

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Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Specialized Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-08 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Utilizing various computer programs to maintain and retrieve information from automated applications and data systems; Communicating effectively orally and in writing in order to present information in easy-to-understand formats that increase understanding of Bureau programs, policies, and objectives; Conducting tests and inspections using work methods and techniques that were standard to rangeland management functions.

Recommending or performing rangeland management support work such as the installation of boundary and drift fences, water developments, implementation of re-vegetation projects, or the treatment of noxious weeds; Performing a variety of assignments in support of rangeland management programs or projects where methods and techniques were generally applicable but sometimes required minor deviations based on field conditions; Assisting in range capacity studies such as allotment analysis and production utilization studies; Assisting in planning a wide variety of rangeland management support work such as re-vegetation, fencing, spring developments, cattle guard placement, erosion control, or the treatment of noxious weeds; Planning, directing, and/or performing the implementation of rangeland management projects and program goals and independently applying conventional solutions and practices for a variety of problems.

Assisting supervisor in tracking and monitoring workload unit accomplishments and recommending adjustments in the Integrated Weed Management (IWM) program. Initiating and conducting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) evaluations on these projects. -OR- Education: You must hav e s uccessfully completed at least master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as such as forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position.

You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: To combine education and experience, first divide your total fulltime months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). You must include transcripts. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S.

Education

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