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This position is with the Alaska Region, State and Private Forestry staff, and will be located in Juneau or Anchorage, Alaska. Final determination of duty location will be made by the supervisor at the time of the job offer.
For additional information about the position contact Michael Shephard at (907) 743-9451 or mshephard@fs.fed.us.
11/15/2018 to 11/29/2018
$47,930 - $88,312 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - Travel is required to perform aerial survey assignments across Alaska, field site visits, and to attend meetings, training sessions and conferences.
Yes—Entitlements for payment of basic moving expenses, as required and to the extent allowed by the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) 302-3.101, are authorized for eligible applicants changing duty station when the change meets the distance tests as provided in FTR 302-1.1 and 302-2.6. Relocation benefits in addition to the basic expenses may be negotiated with the selectee.
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
11
No
No
19-SVQ1-1051-523981FS-JB
517062400
Current federal employees of this agency.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
This position is also open to reinstatement competitive and non-competitive eligibles.
This position is with the Alaska Region, State and Private Forestry staff. The incumbent performs aerial forest insect and disease (FID) detection surveys, manipulates geographic information system (GIS) map bases, and edits, maintains, and assists with the reporting of aerial survey GIS data.
Works closely with the staff responsible for the forest health aerial sketch-map survey program. Largely responsible for planning, coordinating and conducting the annual aerial FID detection survey for a large geographic area encompassing most forested areas within the State and elsewhere as needed. Work includes activities such as contracting for aircraft, developing cooperative agreements with State agencies, coordinating with federal and State land managers to determine areas to be surveyed, selecting and applying appropriate survey methods and maps, identifying and mapping insect and disease occurrences from aircraft, and directing follow-up ground surveys as needed.
Coordinates with Aerial Survey Program Manager, GIS coordinator and other survey participants to ensure accurate computation of survey data and maps; production of tabular data, and summary output for accuracy within specified timelines. Facilitates preparation of data obtained through the aerial detection sketch-map surveys for incorporation into Regional and National databases.
Participates in forest insect and disease field surveys as needed to evaluate insect and disease impacts. Operates independently using a study plan prepared by the incumbent or by staff entomologist or pathologist. Activities vary widely due to the wide variety of insects and diseases sampled. Summarizes data obtained from field surveys and applies appropriate statistical tests to determine significance and variability of data. Reports results to various users in various written and graphic formats. Handles logistical problems associated with sampling widespread areas with few people.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 18 years of age.
You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
Salary will be adjusted to include a Cost of Living Allowance (COLA). A gradually reducing COLA will continue to be paid after December 31, 2012. See the OPM website at: http://www.opm.gov/oca/cola/index.asp for additional information.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Reemployment Priority List (RPL): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
Forest Service daycare facilities are not available.
Government housing is not available.
Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
E-Verify: Federal law requires agencies to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. If you are selected as a newly hired employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY system. Under the system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment.
This is a bargaining unit position represented by the National Federation of Federal Employees, IAMAW.
This position is eligible for telework and other flexible work arrangements.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) provides current or former temporary and term employees the opportunity to compete for permanent competitive service positions. Individuals must have more than 24 months of service without a break between appointments of two or more years and the last temporary or term appointment must have been with the Forest Service. Service must be in the competitive service and have been at a successful level of performance or better. Part-time and intermittent service will be credited only for time actually worked. Non-pay status (such as LWOP) is credited for up to six months in a calendar year; anything beyond six months is not credited. Applicants are responsible for providing sufficient information/documentation to determine if the 24 month criteria is met.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience, education, and training you described in your application package, as well as the responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies listed below:
Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating may be lowered to more accurately reflect the submitted documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the "Apply" button to the right.
The following documents are required for your applicant package to be complete. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, your system failure, etc. Encrypted documents will not be accepted. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume that includes: 1) personal information such as name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series, grade (if applicable); 4) supervisor’s phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.
If education is required or you are using education to qualify, you must submit: a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.
In addition to the above, you must submit the documents below if you claim any of the following:
Current and former Federal employees:
1) Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND 2) Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit a performance plan.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP priority: proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Eligible Applicants: please review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide on the Forest Service website.
Current permanent FSA County employees: most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action, (SF-50 or equivalent) showing your highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) per above.
VEOA, VRA and 30% Disabled Veterans: please review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide on the Forest Service website.
If claiming eligibility under a special hiring authority not listed above, please review the Required Documents for Hiring Authorities Quick Guide on the Forest Service website.
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.
Please view Tips for Applicants – a guide to the Forest Service application process.
Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin. You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
Applying online is highly encouraged. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00a.m. - 4:00p.m., Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, contact the Agency Contact listed below well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages must be complete and submitted no later than noon ET on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact the Agency Contact to request this.
To begin, click "Apply Online" and follow the instructions to complete the Assessment Questionnaire and attach your resume and all required documents.
NOTE: You must verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Applicants may combine all like required documents (e.g., all SF-50s) into one or more files and scan for uploading into the application. Each file must not exceed 3MB. Grouping like documents into files will simplify the application process. Documents must be in one of the following formats: GIF, JPEG, JPG, PDF, PNG, RTF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). Uploaded documents may not require a password, digital signature, or other encryption to open.
Your application will be reviewed to verify that you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements for the position prior to issuing referral lists to the selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Log in to your USAJOBS account to check your application status. We expect to make a final job offer approximately 40 days after the deadline for applications.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/517062400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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The Alaska Region’s National Forests encompass more than 22 million acres. Forest Service employees protect the beauty and bounty of these lands while providing a place for people to work and play. Many who live near the Tongass and Chugach depend on available timber, minerals, salmon, blueberries, deer and other forest products for their livelihoods or traditional cultural uses.
Alaskans enjoy spectacular scenery that includes watersheds, rivers, salmon streams, glaciers, and Sitka spruce forests. Adventurous travelers and residents alike enjoy fishing, kayaking, hiking and camping. Wildlife enthusiasts see bears, bald eagles, mountain goats, humpback whales, and other marine mammals. Alaska Region employees monitor and manage the impact of recreation and tourism on forestlands. They also work closely with other USDA agencies and partners on a strategy to diversify and improve the sustainable economic growth of local communities.
