Deadline: Tue, 11/14/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: USDA Forest Service Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Regional/Multiple Job Description: Do you love working outdoors in amazing landscapes? Do you want to help people have the best possible experience on national forests and grasslands? If your answer is yes, a Forestry Technician position is the job for you. With just 6 months of full time general work experience or at least 1 year of education beyond high school that included relevant coursework, you’re ready to launch your career with the Forest Service. Qualifications: Qualifications for forestry aid or technician positions are exceptionally flexible because applicants need only experience or education. They don’t need both. • GS-3: 6 months of full-time general experience or 1 year of education above high school with relevant coursework. • GS-4: 6 months of full-time general experience and 6 months of full-time specialized experience or 2 years of education above high school with relevant coursework. • GS-5: 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 or a 4- year college degree with relevant coursework. The key word in these requirements is “or.” For example, if you have 6 months of general work experience, there is no education requirement for you to qualify as a GS-3 forestry aid – i.e., you don’t need a high school diploma or post-secondary coursework. On the other hand, if you have 1 year of education beyond high school with relevant coursework, you can qualify as a GS-3 forestry aid without general work experience. How to Apply: Do you love working outdoors in amazing landscapes? Do you want to help people have the best possible experience on national forests and grasslands? If your answer is yes, a Forestry Technician position is the job for you. With just 6 months of full time general work experience or at least 1 year of education beyond high school that included relevant coursework, you’re ready to launch your career with the Forest Service.
