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USAJOBS · 3 weeks ago

Range Technician (Temporary Seasonal)

Multiple Locations, USA

Full-time, Contract

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17.27/hr - $23.94/hr

0+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking Range Technicians for temporary seasonal positions with the Bureau of Land Management in Colorado. The role involves collecting data, monitoring range conditions, and performing administrative tasks related to range management.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collects information from records or in the field to be used in the development and revision of a variety of planning and other documents

Performs on the ground monitoring of allotments to determine compliance, range condition, and required maintenance

Collects data in the field such as available forage, stubble height, status/condition of range improvement projects, type and location of weeds, livestock trespass, and unauthorized use

Performs administrative work associated with range administration such as grazing transfers, permit and leases renewals, and applications. Utilizes automated programs to prepare grazing bills. Maintains electronic case files

Collects and records data in range studies such as condition and trend reasons for use, utilization, actual use, and climatological data

May be required to ride a horse to carry out various duties of the position including working with wild horses and cattle

Safely operates 2 and 4-wheel drive vehicles (up to 1 ton) off-road and utility-terrain vehicles (UTVs) to perform job duties

Qualification

Range ManagementLivestock MonitoringData CollectionField WorkTeam CollaborationCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingAdaptability

Required

U.S. Citizenship is required

Applicants must possess six (6) months of general AND six (6) months of specialized work experience at or equivalent to the GS-03 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Range Technician

Qualifying general experience includes: (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the ability to perform the work of a Range Aid, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with Range or processes of the broad subject area of Range Management

Qualifying specialized experience includes: monitoring inventories of livestock within a grazing area; assisting in roundup of trespass livestock; using instruments to make rough measurements; and counting vegetation from small plots to determine observations

Completion of appropriate training such as in service training programs, training acquired while serving in the Armed Forces, and government-sponsored developmental training programs applicable to Range will be allowed credit on a month-for-month basis

Completion of an intensive, specialized course of study of less than 1 year may meet in full the experience requirements

To qualify based on education you must have two (2) years (60 semester hours) of study above high school that included 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering or wildland fire science

To qualify at the GS-05 level you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 level comparable in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Range Technician

Qualifying specialized experience includes: conducting inventories of livestock within a grazing area; collecting, compiling, and/or recording vegetation data on range inventories; performing routine and recurring weed management activities; and making observations of range conditions and wildlife use

To qualify based on education you must have four (4) years (120 semester hours) of education above high school, leading to a bachelor's degree with (a) with a major 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 the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering or wildland fire science

To qualify at the GS-06 level you must meet the following: One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-5 level

To qualify at the GS-07 level you must meet the following: One year of specialized work experience equivalent to GS-6 level

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)

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement

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

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

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