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USDA Forest Service

District Ranger, GS-0340-12/13

Announcement Number:	OCRP-0340-1213-DR-G	Application Deadline:	09/04/2012
Locations:	Forest Service - District Ranger Locations	Open Date:	11/30/2011
Salary Range:	Min: 68809.0 - Max: 106369.0	Location Notes:	Positions are located at a District Ranger's office and will be filled as vacancies occur.
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	Status Eligibles
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	13
Number of Vacancies:	16	Work Schedule:	Full Time

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Notes:

This is an open continuous announcement designed to fill positions at the GS-12 or GS-13 level as vacancies occur. Positions are located at a District Ranger's office. To obtain more information about the U.S. Forest Service and individual locations, go to www.fs.fed.us (a search can be done by State or by Name).

This announcement is open to current or former status federal employees and veterans eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA); others eligible for consideration are disabled veterans with a 30% or more disability; persons with disabilities; certain military spouses; and former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers may be considered under special hiring authorities. The applicant must furnish the required proof or certification of eligibility if selected.

Positions may be filled at either the GS-12 or GS-13 target levels or as a career ladder to the GS-13 level. Selectee will be advised of the grade being filled when the tentative job offer is made.

Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Resources Management at 1-877-372-7248.

Applications may be reviewed to verify qualifications and eligibility prior to issuing lists to a selecting official.

We expect to make a final job offer to selected candidates within 60-90 days after the issuance of the referral list.
This is an open continuous announcement designed to fill positions at the GS-12 or GS-13 level as vacancies occur. Positions are located at a District Ranger's office. To obtain more information about the U.S. Forest Service and individual locations, go to www.fs.fed.us (a search can be done by State or by Name). This announcement is open to current or former status federal employees and veterans eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA); others eligible for consideration are disabled veterans with a 30% or more disability; persons with disabilities; certain military spouses; and former Peace Corps and Vista Volunteers may be considered under special hiring authorities. The applicant must furnish the required proof or certification of eligibility if selected. Positions may be filled at either the GS-12 or GS-13 target levels or as a career ladder to the GS-13 level. Selectee will be advised of the grade being filled when the tentative job offer is made. Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Resources Management at 1-877-372-7248. Applications may be reviewed to verify qualifications and eligibility prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. We expect to make a final job offer to selected candidates within 60-90 days after the issuance of the referral list.

Duties:

Manages the resources, goods, and services of a designated area on a National Forest with direct responsibility for the development, production, conservation, and utilization of the natural resources of forests and associated lands of the District; and the inventory, planning, evaluation, and management of each forest resource including timber, soil, land, water, wildlife and fish habitat, miners, forage, wilderness and visual areas, and outdoor recreation.

Serves as a key member of the Forest Management Team to formulate plans, policies, and objectives for the Forest. Provides information and recommendations to the Forest Supervisor concerning District programs. Informs and justifies to the Forest Supervisor the implementation and execution of, and amendments to, the District's portion of the Forest Plan. Participates in, coordinates, and/or manages Forest Service programs and projects. Implements and executes the Forest Plan by coordinating all work performed on the District. Directs the activities of subordinate programs to ensure Forest Plan requirements and goals are accomplished.
Manages the resources, goods, and services of a designated area on a National Forest with direct responsibility for the development, production, conservation, and utilization of the natural resources of forests and associated lands of the District; and the inventory, planning, evaluation, and management of each forest resource including timber, soil, land, water, wildlife and fish habitat, miners, forage, wilderness and visual areas, and outdoor recreation. Serves as a key member of the Forest Management Team to formulate plans, policies, and objectives for the Forest. Provides information and recommendations to the Forest Supervisor concerning District programs. Informs and justifies to the Forest Supervisor the implementation and execution of, and amendments to, the District's portion of the Forest Plan. Participates in, coordinates, and/or manages Forest Service programs and projects. Implements and executes the Forest Plan by coordinating all work performed on the District. Directs the activities of subordinate programs to ensure Forest Plan requirements and goals are accomplished.
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.
Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Plans, schedules, and assigns work to subordinates. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback and periodically evaluates employee performance. Provides advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members. Recommends or approves appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Effects disciplinary measures as appropriate to the authority delegated in this area. Carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.