Brief description of the positions:

FIA Forestry Tech Crew Member-

The incumbent will serve in a permanent seasonal position as a Forestry Technician with the U.S. Forest Service, Forest Inventory and Analysis program. The Forest Inventory and Analysis Program reports on the status of the nation’s forest resources and tracks change as it occurs across the landscape. This position has the primary responsibility of collecting field data.  The data collection requires familiarity with forestry practices, knowledge of forest principals, and the ability to interpret field manuals. Field work will require strenuous physical effort while navigating to remote research sites over uneven terrain while working on steep, brushy, slopes in all weather conditions, this daily routine is both physically and mentally demanding with work going from early spring to early winter. The position requires long hours and extensive travel. An important aspect of the position is the ability to work well with others.  Our crews operate remotely for long periods of time in small 2-3 person crews that do not change in composition. Strong interpersonal skills are a major component of success.

Urban Inventory:

FIA Forestry Tech-Urban Crew Member

The incumbent will serve in a permanent seasonal position as a Forestry Technician with the U.S. Forest Service, Forest Inventory and Analysis program Urban Inventory.  The Urban FIA position will be primarily conducting tree and vegetation surveys in the urban environments of Portland, OR and San Diego, CA, ranging from densely forested city and regional parks to vacant city lots, sidewalks and beautification areas. The familiarity with ornamental flora is also preferred but not required.  Extensive landowner outreach and communication is required. The position will start and be based in Portland, with the expectation to work ~2 months in continuous travel status in San Diego. Interested candidates should select  Portland, OR as their duty location.

Duties

• The following responsibilities are listed at the GS-6 full performance level.
• Use standard forestry equipment such as clinometer, increment borer, laser range finder, and logger's tape in order to measure tree diameter and height.
• Read topographic maps and use Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment, aerial photographs, and a compass to locate field study areas and plots.
• Record field measurements utilizing a portable data recorder.
• Plan and carry out forest mensuration data collection projects.
• Use botanical keys or plant association guides to identify plants to species level.
• Identify tree species, understory vegetation, and forest pests and pathogens.
• Assess recorded readings and measurements to identify inaccurate, untimely, incomplete or irrelevant data.
• Edit and load field plot data using designated computer programs.
• Follow instructions and standardized procedures and protocols to collect forestry, botanical, and/or geographic measurements and data.
• Write summaries of site visits for a natural resource monitoring project.
• Communicate with people inside and outside natural resource management organizations regarding logistics for field work.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver?s license.