Requirements
Conditions of employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections.
- You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
- Direct Deposit Required.
- Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
Qualifications
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR) requirement for the GS-5 level. In order to be considered you must meet one of the below requirements:
- Related specialized experience; or
- Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position; or
- Successful completion of a minimum of 24 semester hours in any combination of courses such 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.
To qualify for the GS-5: In additional to the above IOR, you must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Assisting in the collection or recording of field data related to range conditions such as vegetation, forage use, livestock movement, water sources, range inventories, or mapping activities. Observing and reporting livestock use, unauthorized grazing, or trespass. Assisting with range improvement projects such as mending fences, water systems, vegetation treatments, or weed management activities. Using basic tools or equipment to collect measurements and field data. Providing basic administrative or program support for rangeland operations.
OR Successful completion of 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the position.
OR A combination of education and specialized experience.
To qualify for the GS-6: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Assisting with or independently conducting range monitoring and inspections to evaluate grazing use, vegetation conditions, or compliance with management plans. Assisting with the administration of grazing permits and leases, including maintaining records and supporting compliance activities. Implementing rangeland management activities, including operating tools and equipment, and applying established procedures. Communicating with permittees, landowners, or stakeholders to explain procedures, findings, or requirements.
OR One full year of graduate education with a major of study directly related to the work of the position. Examples of qualifying fields include range management, natural resources management, forestry, wildlife biology, or similar areas. Education must include coursework that demonstrates knowledge of rangeland resources, vegetation, soils, or land management practices relevant to the duties of this job.
OR A combination of education and specialized experience.
To qualify for the GS-7: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: Assisting with or independently conducting range inspections and monitoring activities to evaluate vegetation conditions, grazing use, and land health. Collecting, recording, and analyzing field data related to rangeland resources such as forage utilization, soil stability, water sources, and ecological conditions. Applying established range management principles, policies, and technical guidelines to support grazing administration, range improvement, or land use decisions. Assisting in the development, implementation, or monitoring of range improvement projects (e.g., fencing, water developments, restoration efforts). Supporting the administration of grazing permits or leases, including compliance checks and documentation of permittee activities. Assisting in preparing reports, summaries, or recommendations based on field observations. Communicating with internal staff, permittees, or stakeholders regarding range conditions, resource management practices, and compliance requirements.
OR One full year of graduate education with a major of study directly related to the work of the position. Examples of qualifying fields include range management, natural resources management, forestry, wildlife biology, or similar areas. Education must include coursework that demonstrates knowledge of rangeland resources, vegetation, soils, or land management practices relevant to the duties of this job.
OR A combination of education and specialized experience.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) 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 meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Physical Demands: Position required frequent field work requiring considerable amounts of walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting. Office work may be sedentary.
Work Environment: Field work is subject to exposure of extreme heat and/or cold weather, rough terrain, insects, snakes, wild animals, and other hazards. Office work is performed in an adequately lighted, heated, or air-conditioned area.
Education
If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.
Additional information
DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP
Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service
Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
This position is not eligible for Telework.
We expect to fill 2 vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade.
If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment.
If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)?. The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?).
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume and Application. At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year), hours worked per week, and salary. USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility. You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.
Transcripts: If using education to qualify, submit a copy of ALL your college transcripts or a list of ALL college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. Upon selection, official transcripts must be received prior to appointment. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, submit all applicable documents.
- A copy of your DD-214 (Member 4 copy preferred) showing your dates of active duty and type of discharge.
- For current active duty members, submit a letter written on a letterhead from your Unit/Battalion/Brigade that states at a minimum, your military service entry date, estimated discharge date, type of separation (retirement, medical, regular), character of service (honorable, general), qualifying campaign medals and/or dates of overseas service during a war/campaign.
- Disabled Veterans claiming 10 point preference (CP/CPS) are also required to submit a VA letter that states your combined disability percentage. If selected, you will be required to complete an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference.
- If you are claiming military spouse preference, submit a copy of your spouse's current military orders and copy of marriage certificate. If applying based on military spouse's 100% disability, you must also submit a copy of their VA rating.
- If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans' Preference (SSP), please provide the DD214, SF-15, Official certification from the military/VA confirming sole survivorship.
Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the
www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility - this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.
Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added do your application. You need to transfer your document(s) in the "Documents" step during the application process.
Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.
Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.