Range Technician
Participates in development of plans and programs for range management by collecting data for grazing allotment plans and advising management as to logical division of allotments into units, what improvements are needed, and what management practices can be affected. Maps allotments, delineating vegetative types and capability for grazing use. Through knowledge of allotments, prepares salting plans, selects location of salt grounds, and executes the plans on-the-ground. With guidance of supervisor, develops plans for the installation of range and soil condition and trend transects including clipping cages. Installs permanent and pace transects and clipping cages. Obtains required measurements, records information concerning forage density, production and types, vigor, rate of growth, and soil depth, compaction and erosion. Analyzes and evaluates condition and trend data using available guidelines and standards. Determines the upward, downward, or stability of trends of range and soil conditions. Implements allotment management plans by going over them on-the-ground with permittees and following up for compliance. Checks livestock use and inspects grazing allotments for forage conditions, distribution, salting, forage production, and use and condition of range improvements. Gathers management data including location of existing and proposed range improvements, location of poisonous and noxious plant encroachments, etc., to be utilized in individual allotment plans. Schedules and performs periodic livestock counts. Checks for trespass by livestock and takes initial action when trespass occurs by securing and documenting evidence and submitting it to superior. As necessary, serves as witness in court on such cases. Maintains permitted and actual use records in the range management plan and documents observations in the course of range inspections. Cares for pack and saddle stock; i.e., secures farrier services, veterinarian needs, feeds, grooms, and maintains saddle and tack, etc. You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. GS-07:
(1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level. Specialized Experience is defined as:
Assisting in range capacity studies such as allotment analysis and production utilization studies; Assisting in planning a wide variety of rangeland management support work such as re-vegetation, fencing, spring developments, cattle guard placement, erosion control, or the treatment of noxious weeds; Planning, directing, and/or performing the implementation of rangeland management projects and program goals and independently applying conventional solutions and practices for a variety of problems. -OR Successful completion of 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours), courses that are related to the position. -OR A combination of education and experience listed above. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
(1) One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level. Specialized Experience is defined as:
Assisting in range capacity studies such as allotment analysis and production utilization studies; Assisting in planning a wide variety of rangeland management support work such as re-vegetation, fencing, spring developments, cattle guard placement, erosion control, or the treatment of noxious weeds; Planning, directing, and/or performing the implementation of rangeland management projects and program goals and independently applying conventional solutions and practices for a variety of problems. -OR Successful completion of 1 year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours), courses that are related to the position. -OR A combination of education and experience listed above. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement. 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.
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0455 Range Technician - Salary Range:
$20.15 to $20.15 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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