Outreach Response:

If you are interested in this position, please respond using the OUTREACH DATABASE, additionally you will need to email a copy of your resume and the completed OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM to Chet Madden at chet.madden@usda.gov before the "Reply By" date above.

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Individuals with non-competitive hiring authority should also provide supporting documentation.

INDIVIDUALS WITH NON-COMPETITIVE HIRING AUTHORITY ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO RESPOND TO THIS OUTREACH. POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED OUTSIDE OF A USAJOBS VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

For additional information or questions related to Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities contact Donald Rakes at donald.rakes@usda.gov

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About the Position:

This position is located in a Forest Service District Office where the incumbent has primary responsibility for the preparation, implementation, and administration of the timber management program as the Timber Management Assistant and Silviculturist. 

Major Duties Establishes timber sale program and production goals, setting priorities and laying out work schedules. Develops annual program of work, prepares project work plans, and develops long- and short-term budget needs. Documents work progress and accountability of the timber program activity. Inspects all phases of reforestation and stand improvement projects; appraises the degree of conformance with policies, procedures, and silvicultural plans; and recommends corrective action as required.

Reviews and appraises the forest area timber resource to determine the area's capacity to meet allowable cut/public demand and future needs, as well as the protection and regeneration of the resource. Makes on-the-ground examinations and analyses of forest areas to determine which areas require short- or long-range cultural treatment in terms of the total ecosystem.

Oversees the timber sale preparation program including determination of best access routes and cutting units, and ensures that logging methods are consistent with transportation and silvicultural plans.

Determines staffing and equipment needs needed for the sales layout program; oversees cruising and marking of timber; determines sales volume; oversees preparation of timber sale reports and appraisals, and prepares timber sale contracts.

Provides for protection of water retention capacity of the soil and reestablishment of the forest growth to prevent or minimize soil erosion damage; adjusts cutting plans to include control measures necessary to prevent the spread of insects or disease and to salvage infested or infected timber. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the timber stand improvement program; prescribes cutting practices based on an examination of stand conditions and esthetic or other resource requirements.

Reviews and/or writes Environmental Assessment (EA)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reports for considering all alternatives in the timber sale design.  Writes silvicultural prescriptions for EA / EIS Landscape Restoration projects, as well as silvicultural prescriptions on all burn plans. 

Oversees or prepares and assembles appraisal packet with assistance from various specialists. Is accountable for the final accuracy of the appraisal packet.

Coordinates and directs preparation of the timber sale contract and related documents, ensuring all coordinating requirements identified in the Environmental Assessment Reports (EAR) are included in the contracts.

Reviews logging plans with operator to ensure understanding of contract requirements. Inspect