Range Technician (Field Unit Hiring Authority)

US-Bureau-of-Land-Management; Alturas (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Bureau of Land Management in California seeks a Range Technician to perform technical rangeland management work supporting natural resource programs. The position emphasizes field data collection, GIS-based mapping, and upkeep of fences and water developments.

The role involves coordinating with field units, documenting grazing administration activities, and ensuring records meet program requirements. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work outdoors are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting field data and maintaining records.
• Ability to use GIS to create and read maps for field work.
• Familiarity with rangeland inventory, fences, and water developments.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical rangeland management work in support of natural resource programs.
• Collect information on livestock for records and reports.
• Utilize GIS to orient to locations and read maps for field activities.
• Inspect, inventory, and maintain fences and water developments.

Skills

GIS

Data collection

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry, range management, agriculture, or related field

Graduate-level education in related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

You will serve as a Range Technician (Field Unit Hiring Authority) with the Bureau of Land Management.

The primary purpose of this position is to perform technical rangeland management work in support of natural resource management programs in rangeland environments.

Position is also open to all U.S. citizens under a separate announcement: CCCR-27-13098135-DE-MDW

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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

To qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-04 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following:(1) collecting information on livestock for records or reports; (2) utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to orient to location and read maps; (3) inspect/inventory/maintain condition of fences and water developments. (Note: You must include hours worked.)
-OR-Education: You must have successfully completed a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution (a) with major study in an appropriate field of 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 (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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
-OR-Combination of Education and Experience: To combine education and experience, first divide your total fulltime months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must include hours per week and transcripts.)

To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing the following: 1) documenting and collecting information for reports and updating and maintaining records; 2) utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to create maps for field work; 3) assist with monitoring of agreements and permits for conformance to specifications.(You must include hours per week.)
-OR-Education: Successful completion of at least a half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. (Note: You must include transcripts.)
-OR-Combination of education and experience: To combine education and experience, first divide your total fulltime months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must include hours per week and transcripts.)

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Specialized Experience: You must have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in private or public sector) performing the following: (1) serve as crew lead for rangeland specific projects; (2) monitor rangeland vegetation for utilization; (3) plan and conduct range use supervision and allotment inspections for conformance to specifications; (4) provide assistance in organizing and documenting grazing administration files.(Note: You must include hours worked.)
-OR-Education: You must have successfully completed one full academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position, such as forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
-OR-Combination of Education and Experience: To combine education and experience, first take divide your total fulltime months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must include hours per week and 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.