Forestry Technician (IPM) (Seasonal) @ National Park Service

Job Summary

The purpose of the position is to assist in various vegetation management tasks including forest health, exotic plant management and ecological restoration projects throughout the 810 square mile park. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty is November - April but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: Nov-Dec 2026. Open to the first 100 applicants.

Qualifications

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/28/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
• To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
• Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.
• For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
• To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level: Specialized Experience Requirement: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-4 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
• This experience includes activities such as: Forestry aid or technician work; Engineering, range, or soil conservation technician work that involved the application of cultural, resource conservation, or land management practices on non-forest or ranch lands when combined with knowledge of forestry operations and equipment; Farming or ranching work that involved application of cultural and soil and water conservation practices, including safety and use of equipment, and that provided a basic understanding of land use.
• Research activity or control program work.
• Forest or range firecontrol, prevention, or suppression work.
• You must include hours per week worked. -OR- Education: Successful completion of at least 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 such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences.

No more than 6 semester hours in mathematics creditable.

• You must include transcripts. -OR- Combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above.
• To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours (or equivalent) earned towards a bachelor's degree, in excess of 60 semester hours, and divide by 60 semester hours (or equivalent).
• Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months.
• Add the percentages together.
• The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
• You must include transcripts.
• Volunteer Experience: 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 will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Botany Forest Management Pest Control Physical Strength and Agility Teamwork Technology Application

Major Duties

• At the full performance level (GS-05) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Assist with planning and implementation of forest insects and disease programs including completion of standardized survey data, collection and identification of specimens, control actions and pre and post treatment monitoring. Assists in vegetation management, especially in the documentation, control and monitoring of more than 75 exotic invasive plant species. Demonstrates safe and efficient work methods. Assist the supervisor and/or crew leader in tool and equipment maintenance and repair, property inventories, safety inspections, logistical support and data management. May be assigned to serve as field work leader and may lead one to five other employees and volunteers in accomplishment of project objectives as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement.
• You will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Occupancy of government quarters may be required.
• Government housing may be available but is not guaranteed.
• Use find a park to contact specific parks for more information on government housing.
• You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or shift work.
• You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license will be required in such cases.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and:

• (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or
• (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or
• (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or
• (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.