Forestry Technician

Quick Facts

• Role: Forestry Technician (Timber Measurement Specialist)

Description

Manage and coordinate a complex regional field measurement program to ensure accurate timber volume determination and product accountability for diverse forest management and restoration activities. Develop and implement field procedures, validate volume estimator models, and provide training and technical guidance across timber measurement, appraisal, and quality assurance. Serve as a technical expert to support effective implementation of national cruising and scaling policy, handbooks, and related software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement field procedures to collect accurate volume and value data for ecosystem management, forest health, and resource protection projects
• Plan, coordinate, and implement studies to validate volume estimator models for cruises and inventory
• Coordinate regional/interregional training, certification, and quality control for timber measurement, appraisal, and product accountability
• Provide technical guidance on timber measurement, utilization standards, quality assurance, and timber theft investigations
• Develop training materials and conduct training to implement field measurement procedures
• Recognize and apply statistical and quantitative trends in standard forest and log sampling methods
• Serve as the technical expert for implementing national cruising and scaling policy, handbooks, and computer software

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Selective Service registration (or exemption where applicable)
• Satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Pass E-Verify employment verification
• Maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Meet GS-10 or GS-11 specialized experience requirements OR qualify through Ph.D./equivalent doctoral degree or qualifying graduate education (forestry/range management/agriculture)
• Application and resume must clearly document qualifying experience; provide transcripts/course descriptions when education-based

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available. Eligibility depends on the position type and schedule.