The U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Research Station anticipates filling eight temporary positions for the summer and fall of 2014 (approximately late May/early June through late November - start and end dates somewhat flexible and an extended season may be an option, depending on the workload) to assist with research projects in silviculture and forest ecology. The duty station for the positions will be Chester, California. Two positions will be at the GS-5 level ($15.15/hour) and the remainder will be GS-4 ($13.55/hour). Selections dependent on qualifications. Job description: Successful applicants be collecting data for several research projects on the Lassen National Forest. The projects include, but are not limited to: (a) developing biomass equations for shrubs and hardwoods, (b) quantifying seedling distribution and success in burned forests, and (c) inventorying research plots with different canopy covers. Camping may be necessary, and some trips may last for a week or more. Employees are paid for federal holidays and accrue vacation time (4 hours per two week pay period). Transportation to work locations will be provided.
Qualifications: * Ability to identify forest trees and understory shrubs to species is desired, but training will be provided for those not familiar with the local flora * Must be physically fit and capable of hiking long distances over difficult terrain * May be required to backpack for extended periods carrying a 40-60 pound pack. * Enjoys being outdoors; can deal with heat, inclement weather and poison oak * Valid driver’s license * Capable of living and working closely together with others The position will be located at the Pacific Southwest Research Station with the duty station in Chester, California. The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the U.S. Government’s official website for employment opportunities www.usajobs.gov. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the vacancy announcement for this position ... complete the attached Outreach Notice Response Form and return it to the Pacific Southwest Research Station no later than February 21, 2014. PACIFIC SOUTHWEST RESEARCH STATION Ecosystem Function and Health Forestry Technician (Research) GS‐0462‐04/05 Chester, CA If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete this form and send it by e-mail to Brian Wing ([email protected]). Alternatively potential applicants may contact Martin Ritchie ([email protected]) or Jianwei Zhang ([email protected]). Please respond no later than February 21, 2014 INTERESTED APPLICANT INFORMATION: NAME: __________EMAIL ADDRESS: _________ MAILING ADDRESS:______ TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____ TYPE OF CURRENT APPOINTMENT: (if applicable) PERMANENT TEMPORARY TERM CURRENT STATION/LAB/REGION/FOREST/DISTRICT: (if applicable) CURRENT PAY or SERIES AND GRADE: (if applicable) CURRENT POSITION TITLE: I AM ELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL NON-COMPETITIVE HIRING AS: VRA (Veterans Recruitment Authority) SCHEDULE A (Persons with disabilities) Reinstatement (prior permanent career/career conditional employees) OTHER **Note: for candidates that do not understand what these authorities mean, or the criteria that needs to be met in order to be eligible for non- competitive hiring authorities, please see the information below. • 30% or More Compensable Disabled Veterans: Temporary and career opportunities can be provided to qualified disabled veterans who were discharged because of a service-connected disability or retired with a disability rating of 30% or more, and have been rated by the VA since 1991 or later as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX02020.asp • Veteran’s Recruitment Authority (VRA): Allows for temporary and career opportunities for positions at grade levels through GS-11. Qualified veterans must be disabled or, have served on active duty during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or, received an Armed Forces Service Medal or, was recently (within the last 3 years) separated from active duty. http://www.opm.gov/Strategic_Management_of_Human_Capital/fhfrc/FLX02020.asp
