USAJOBS · 1 month ago
Range Technician (Weeds) (SEASONAL)
Multiple Locations, USA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.33/hr - $31.12/hr
1+ years expThe Bureau of Land Management is hiring for seasonal Range Technicians in Colorado, specifically in Dolores and Meeker. The role involves utilizing established methods to treat and control weed infestations, operating and maintaining treatment equipment, and ensuring compliance with weed management protocols.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Utilizes established methods and practices to treat, control, and prevent infestations
Operates and maintains weed treatment equipment and supplies (UTVs, Herbicide sprayers, hand tools, chainsaws, and herbicides.)
Safely mixes, maintains, and calibrates herbicides and pesticides for use in rangeland environments
Ensure activities comply with existing protocols and policies as they relate to weed management
Implements a variety of weed management activities, plans, and proposals for the respective organization in accordance with all applicable resource management plans, environmental assessments, cooperative agreements, safety plans, etc
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship is required
You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands
Direct Deposit Required
Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination
Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement
Some locations may require that you possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position
TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-05: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: conducting weed treatments under the supervision of another licensed pesticide applicator, assists with inventory and monitoring weed infestations, maintaining spraying equipment, and responsible for complying with proper application, storage, and handling of pesticides
OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of courses shown below: Forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable. Transcripts must be provided
OR Combination of Education and Experience: combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of the first 60 semester hours) and specialized experience that total 100%. Transcripts must be provided
TO QUALIFY AT THE GS-07: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: conducting weed treatments under the supervision of another licensed pesticide applicator, assists with inventory and monitoring weed infestations, maintaining spraying equipment, and responsible for complying with proper application, storage, and handling of pesticides
OR Successful completion one year of graduate education (18 semester hours) in a field that is directly related to the work of this position. Transcripts must be provided
OR Combination of Education and Experience: combinations of successfully completed graduate education and specialized experience that total 100%. Transcripts must be provided
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 must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement
Physical Demands: The work ranges from sedentary when completing duties in the office to frequent field work requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting
Work Environment: Office work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and air-conditioned offices. Much of the time is spent in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The incumbent carefully adheres to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered
Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7
If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university
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