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FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

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Recruitment began on July 7, 2026
and the job listing Expires on July 7, 2027
Full-time
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U.S. Marine Corps

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.


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Duties

  • You will assists the Forest Management Forester with all aspects of timer sales administration for approximately five lump sum timber sales and one pay-as-cut timber sale per year.
  • You will collect, compile, and calculate, timber volumes prior to lump sum timber sales.
  • You will maintain records, both electronic and physical, of timber sales progress and outstanding and satisfied payments for pay-as-cut sales and additional timber volumes for lump sum sales.
  • You will assist Forest Management Forester and other forestry technicians in the collection of field data for approximately ten forest compartments annually
  • You will locate and recommend areas for reforestation and timber stand improvement.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a Government Vehicle Operators Identification C/OF 346 for 4×4 vehicles.
  • Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current FIREFIGHTER TYPE I and II certification.

Qualifications

GS-07

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Interpreting aerial photos and maps; maintaining records of sales timber sales progress and outstanding and satisfied payments for pay-as-cut sales; monitoring all aspects of timber harvesting operations.



GS-06

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Compiling necessary data to propose forest management decisions; coordinating proposals with other land management and land-use organizations; planning or carrying out varied types of timber cruises or surveys



Seasonal experience may also be creditable. A season of experience is considered to be a period of no less than 3 months of continuous employment on a seasonal basis.



Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:



Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience listed in the Qualifications section, applicants may qualify based on education OR equivalent combination of experience and education, as follows:



GS-06:

  • One full year of graduate education in a field directly related to the position

OR

  • A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent


GS-07:

  • I have successfully completed one full year of graduate-level education which is directly related to the work of the position

OR

  • I have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent


A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.



This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.



Several vacancies may be filled.



A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.



Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:



Veteran’s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran’s preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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.

Benefits

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. .

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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.

Overview

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday

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Apply by 07/13/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026

Location

FEW vacancies in the following location:

Camp Lejeune, NC

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible

No

Remote job

No

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Salary

$45,409 – $72,644 per year

Pay scale & grade

GS 6 – 7

Promotion potential

8

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule

Full-time

Travel Required

Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type

Permanent

Occupations and job series

  • 0462 Forestry Technician

Federal service type

This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union

No

Drug test

No

Security clearance

Not Required

Financial disclosure required

No

Some jobs require

to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number

DE-12997863-26-CVM

Control number

875080200

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