Forestry Technician- Timber Sale Administration GS-7
Forestry Technician – Timber Sale Administration
GS-0462-07 (Pollock Pines CA)
Work Performed:
Timber harvest inspection, Crew lead responsibilities, Timber marking, Planting inspection, Herbicide inspection, Land line, Pruning, Timber cruising, Timber sale layout, etc. Training will be made available for various inspection processes. The incumbent will be expected to have a general background in forest management. The position will be expected to interpret tree marking and timber cruising guides, produce accurate timber measurements. Work will be performed outdoors in both hot and cold conditions. Extensive hiking carrying a moderate load will be required. Crew typically works 4 10-hour days. M-TR. Schedule may vary from time to time to avoid adverse weather. Overtime may be available. Start date would be April 1 until late November, weather permitting. Acceptations may be made for folks with various schooling requirements. Housing is available. Vacation days may be granted on a case by case basis.
Additional Duties:
This position my also act as a single resource under the supervision of a timber sale administrator. The incumbent may serve as a timber harvest inspector. A harvest inspector typically monitors and inspects timber sale operations having conventional contract requirements and conditions. Inspects going timber sales areas for compliance with contract clauses governing location and construction of non-system roads, fire prevention, personal safety precautions, and cutting provisions. Obtains compliance or reports noncompliance to supervisor. Prepares written reports of all sale inspections and makes follow-ups on deficiencies. Prepares written reports of all sale inspections and follows up on deficiencies. Performs final inspections and recommends acceptance of the contract for closure. The typical work schedule under this condition is 5-8-hour days M-F. Weekends may also be required depending on workload.