Arborist (Motor Vehicle Operator)

U.S. Department of the Interior; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior in Whiskeytown, CA seeks an Arborist (Motor Vehicle Operator) for a term position. Duties include mitigating tree hazards, assessing tree health, and training coworkers in tree care.

You will communicate hazard guidelines to contractors and partners as part of hazard tree management. At the full performance level WG-09, the role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and environmental stewardship within the Resource Management and Interpretation division.

Qualifications

• Experience in hazard tree management and mitigation.
• Ability to train team members on tree care and safety.
• Communication with contractors and partners about safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Preserve natural and cultural resources by mitigating tree hazards and assessing tree health.
• Diagnose tree hazards to determine corrective actions.
• Identify environmental hazards that may alter felling results.
• Represent NPS concerns and guidelines to contractors and partners.

Skills

Tree hazard mitigation

Hazard assessment

Training crew

Contractor liaison

Tools

Chainsaw

Climbing gear

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Arborist (Motor Vehicle Operator) with Resource Mgt and Interpretation in Whiskeytown, CA. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

Major Duties

At the full performance level (WG-09) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Preserve natural and cultural resources by mitigating tree hazards and assessing tree health. Diagnose tree hazards to determine corrective actions. Identify environmental hazards that may alter desired felling results. Train co-workers in all aspects of tree care and tree hazard mitigation. Represent and communicate NPS concerns and guidelines for hazard tree management to contractors and partners.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Evaluations

A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed. Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories: Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and is highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and is proficient in most of the requirements of the job Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and is proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job. You will be evaluated on the following competencies and/or job elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Dexterity and Safety Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

What to Expect Next

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