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    Forester - Andalusia, United States - Department Of Agriculture

    Department Of Agriculture
    Department Of Agriculture Andalusia, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Summary



    This is an open and continuous announcement. See Additional Information section for more information. Applications will expire every 90 days. To remain active for consideration, applicants must resubmit their application. Positions may be filled at one or more of the duty locations included in this announcement.

    Final determination of the duty location will be made at the time of the job offer.

    Duties

    • Responsibilities listed below are at the full performance level (GS-09).
    • Monitor and oversees cruising and marking of timber in support of timber harvest activities.
    • Determine sale boundaries, stumpage prices, and the requirements for slash disposal, erosion control, and stand improvement in accordance with agency directives.
    • Discuss technical requirements of contracts to resolve problems concerning contract stipulations and to reach agreement in accordance with agency contracting practices.
    • Arrange for and maintain open dialogue with other staff to ensure sale and harvest activities are in accordance with agency and local directives.
    • Prepare a summary of all records acceptable for final appraisal, sale contract preparation, as part of subsequent timber management activities.
    • Prepare and ensure quality documentation such as detailed maps, advertisements, prospectus, and sample contracts in support of timber sale and harvest activities.