Central California Consortium

Survey Technician GS-0817-4: TEMPOCR-0817-4-SURV TECH-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have successfully completed of 2 years of postsecondary education that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, forestry, geography, navigation, cartography, physical science, or mathematics.
2. I have 6 months general experience such as observing construction inspector or surveyor work; performing general office duties; performing arithmetic computations; typing letters relating to engineering or other technical matters; or other paid or unpaid work experience, that demonstrates an ability to learn and perform the work of this position (e.g., volunteer work at a park, youth camp, scouting organization, hospital, or local fire department), AND I have 6 months specialized experience such as: served as rod person on land surveys requiring special rodding and leveling procedures, using various types of rods; served as pacer of a leveling party and determined positions for the rod crew to keep observations balanced and instruments level; or participated in meetings to exchange survey information; served as head of the measuring crew on surveys, selecting measuring points by considering terrain, necessity of balancing observations, and type of equipment.
3. I have a combination of undergraduate level education with courses such as surveying, engineering, industrial technology, construction, physics, drafting, forestry, geography, navigation, cartography, physical science, or mathematics , and general experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience working on a surveying crew performing surveying measurement duties?

1. I have not performed this job function.
2. I have received post high school education in subjects regarding surveying measurement work, but have not performed this duty.
3. I have performed a similar or directly related job function and my experience has prepared me to perform surveying measurement duties successfully.
4. As a regular part of my job, I have performed surveying measurement duties under the direction of a team leader.
5. As a regular part of my job, I have independently performed a variety of surveying measurement duties. I have knowledge of the technical methods, procedures and terminology needed for surveying to complete assignments.

2. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using surveying equipment to perform land surveys?

1. I have not performed this job function.
2. I have received training on how to operate surveying equipment, but have not performed this duty on the job.
3. I have performed a similar or directly related job function and my experience has prepared me to perform this duty successfully.
4. As a regular part of my job, I am familiar with basic equipment operating procedures and have performed this duty under the direction of a team leader.
5. As a regular part of my job, I have independently applied basic procedures regarding equipment set up and operation. I have recognized any changes or defects that could affect survey and equipment operations. I have reported these discrepancies to a senior staff person for corrective action.

3. I have experience using the following land survey equipment/tools (select all that apply).

1. Rod
2. Range Pole
3. Plum bob
4. Levels
5. Tape measure
6. Surveying instruments
7. Compass
8. Calculator
9. Lead-line
10. Manual recording devices
11. Electronic recording devices
12. Manual measuring devices
13. Electronic measuring devices
14. Sounding line
15. Rope
16. Other land survey equipment
17. None of the above

4. From the following list, identify all the surveying measurement instruments/equipment you have used.

1. Transits
2. Theodolites
3. Levels
4. Alidades
5. Distance measuring equipment
6. Global positioning systems
7. Distance positioning equipment
8. Other land surveying measurement instruments/equipment
9. None of the above

5. I have experience applying rules, procedures and operations related to surveying work.

1. True
2. False

6. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience applying regulations, procedures and operations related to surveying work?

1. I have not performed this job function.
2. I have received post high school education or formal training in this area, but have not yet performed this function on the job.
3. I have performed a similar or directly related job function and my experience has prepared me to perform this function successfully.
4. I have knowledge of and experience applying regulations, procedures and operations that pertain to surveying work.
5. I have knowledge of and experience applying a variety of regulations, procedures and operations that pertain to surveying work. I have independently applied reference sources to situations encountered during surveys and I have recommended deviations or adaptations of guidelines to supervisor or senior staff member for their consideration.

7. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience performing work assignments?

1. I have not performed this job function.
2. I have performed work assignments on the job. For each assignment, detailed instruction is given by supervisor or senior staff member in order to complete assignment.
3. I have performed work assignments as a regular part of my job. New or non-repetitive tasks are covered by detailed instruction from a supervisor or senior staff member.
4. I have performed a variety of work assignments where I have independently applied work methods and procedures used in order to complete the assignment.

8. Select all the statements that describe your experience communicating orally.

1. Exchanged information with individuals who were working on the same project/assignment
2. Communicated with co-workers within the same organization
3. Communicated with co-workers outside the organization
4. Communicated with contractor personnel
5. Communicated with peers or supervisors regarding work assignments
6. Communicated with the general public to obtain, clarify or give information
7. Communicated to team members what the goals and objectives would be on an assignment, project or task
8. Communicated with team leader or Chief-of-Party regarding surveying issues
9. None of the above

9. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

10. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Aid (General) GS-0462-2: TEMPOCR-0462-2-GEN-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have a high school diploma/equivalent.
2. I have 3 months general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse or nursery moving, watering, and tending plants and performing other general labor tasks; Fed and watered animals, such as in a laboratory, pet store, or zoo; Any work experience, paid or unpaid. Unpaid experience, for example, may be regular volunteer work, such as at a park, hospital, community sports league, etc.
3. I have a combination of education above high school and general experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
4. I do not meet any of the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in communicating other than in writing? (Select all that apply)

1. I have presented non-technical information to co-workers or employees within my work group.
2. I have presented technical information to co-workers or employees within my work group.
3. I have made presentations of both types of information to superiors, co-works and others.
4. None of the above

2. Have you used hand tools to make repairs or complete minor construction projects?

1. Yes
2. No

3. Have you used power tools to make repairs or complete minor construction projects?

1. Yes
2. No

4. Which of the following hand tools have you used? (Select all that apply)

1. Ax.
2. Shovel.
3. Pulaski.
4. McLeod.
5. Fire rake.
6. None of the above

5. From the responses below, select the one that best describes your highest level of experience using standard forestry methods and techniques to collect and assemble field data for scientific studies or surveys.

1. I have no experience in this area.
2. I have training in basic data collection and tabulation but no hands on experience.
3. I have experience in basic data collection and recording observations on preformatted records.
4. I have collected and tabulated data into a routine report as a regular part of my job.
5. I have supervised and/or trained others in data collection, recording observations and tabulating data into routine reports.

6. Which of the following tasks have you performed associated with collecting field data for use in forestry or other biological studies? (Select all that apply)

1. Taking and recording measurements
2. Running compass lines using compass and chain
3. Recording data
4. Keeping concise records
5. Performing mathematical calculations
6. None of the above

7. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

8. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Aid (General) GS-0462-3 TEMPOCR-0462-03-GEN-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have successfully completed of 1 year of study that included at least 6 semester hours in a combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences.
2. I have 6 months general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse or nursery moving, watering, and tending plants and performing other general labor tasks; Fed and watered animals, such as in a laboratory, pet store, or zoo; Any work experience, paid or unpaid. Unpaid experience, for example, may be regular volunteer work, such as at a park, hospital, community sports league, etc.
3. Completion of an intensive, specialized course of study of less than one year at a technical school or through a military training program that included 6 semester/9 quarter hours in a combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences. (Courses of this type normally require completion of up to 40 hours per week of instruction rather than the usual 20 hours per week, are of at least three months duration, and are specific to the work in the position.)
4. I have a combination of education above high school and general experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
5. I do not meet any of the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in communicating other than in writing? (Select all that apply)

1. I have presented non-technical information to co-workers or employees within my work group.
2. I have presented technical information to co-workers or employees within my work group.
3. I have made presentations of both types of information to superiors, co-works and others.
4. None of the above

2. Have you used hand tools to make repairs or complete minor construction projects?

1. Yes
2. No

3. Have you used power tools to make repairs or complete minor construction projects?

1. Yes
2. No

4. Which of the following timber measurement tools have you used to measure timber? (Select all that apply)

1. Relaskop
2. Diameter tape
3. Clinometer
4. None of the above

5. Which of the following tools have you used to perform work involving clearing of brush, removal of small trees, constructing or maintaining trails, or equivalent tasks? (Select all that apply). Shovels

1. Axes
2. Picks
3. Hoes
4. Rakes
5. Hand Saws
6. Power saws
7. Chain saws
8. None of the above

6. From the responses below, select the one that best describes your highest level of experience using standard forestry methods and techniques to collect and assemble field data for scientific studies or surveys.

1. I have no experience in this area.
2. I have training in basic data collection and tabulation but no hands on experience.
3. I have experience in basic data collection and recording observations on preformatted records.
4. I have collected and tabulated data into a routine report as a regular part of my job.
5. I have supervised and/or trained others in data collection, recording observations and tabulating data into routine reports.

7. Which of the following best describe your highest level of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of forestry methods and techniques required to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Followed techniques and methods recommended by tool or product manufacturers to perform personal residential and/or yard clean up and maintenance tasks.
4. Followed required techniques and methods to perform routine and repetitive tasks in jobs I have held in building clean up or maintenance, yard/landscape maintenance, open space or recreation trails construction/maintenance, public contact, etc.
5. Followed specific oral and written instructions to apply and use acceptable methods and techniques to perform forestry support duties, such as wilderness/recreation facility maintenance, fire suppression, trail clean-up, trail construction, or other work related to providing visitor support.
6. Followed oral and written instructions and selected appropriate and acceptable methods and techniques to perform recreation support duties, such as wilderness/recreation area maintenance, fire management, trail maintenance, trail construction, assisting in a forest visitor center or other work related to providing visitor support.
7. Followed oral and written instructions and selected acceptable and appropriate methods and techniques to perform wilderness support duties, such as wilderness/recreation area maintenance, fire management, trail maintenance, trail construction, independently manning a forest visitor center, or other work related to providing visitor support. Applied knowledge of recreation methods, techniques, and standards in evaluating and inspecting maintenance projects.

8. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

9. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-462-4-REC-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume

1. I have at least six months of general experience and at least six additional months of specialized experience equivalent to the 03 level. Examples of general experience include: Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position paid or unpaid, that demonstrates an ability to learn and perform the work of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: 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 nonforest 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. Forest or range fire control, prevention, or suppression work.
2. I have successfully completed of 2 years of study that included at least 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours in mathematics is creditable
3. I have a combination of experience and education which is equivalent to 1 year of work experience as defined above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Performed the following duties related to managing the recreational use of public forest lands to allow public access/use while preserving the natural resource environment (select all that apply):

1. Inspected recreation areas for compliance with permits
2. Recommended improvements to and/or construction of recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, and/or parking areas
3. Recommended settings/locations for proposed recreation facilities
4. Recommended acquisition of sites for proposed recreation facilities
5. Provided input for budget development for facility improvements and/or construction
6. Provided input for human resource estimates needed for facility improvements and/or construction
7. Approved recreation area and/or special use applications and/or permits
8. Assured that use/recreation fees were collected
9. None of the above

2. Performed the following duties related to the collection of fees for the recreational use of public lands, recreation sites, campgrounds or user fees for a related activity (select all that apply):

1. Collected fees from visitors/users
2. Counted money
3. Reconciled fees collected against calculations of fees owed
4. Made deposits of cash into designated bank accounts
5. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level performing work in support of forest recreation programs?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Performed personal residence and/or yard/landscape clean up and maintenance tasks.
4. Followed specific oral and written instructions to perform cleanup and/or maintenance of building interiors and/or yards/landscaping as a part of jobs I have held.
5. Served as a member of a crew in trail and/or public land recreation maintenance and cleanup operations. Observed recreation areas for authorized use and reported violations, improper use, and unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
6. Performed duties such as ensuring that wilderness campsites, facilities, and/or trails are maintained in accordance with standards.
7. Planned and implemented the logistics required for completion of wilderness projects associated with trail maintenance and reconstruction. For example: identified and planned future restoration projects.

4. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using, adjusting, and maintaining forestry-related equipment, tools, and instruments to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have received education and/or training that have prepared me to perform this job function successfully.
3. Followed specific oral and written instructions to properly and safely use and clean common hand and power tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, drills, handsaws, power saws to maintain and/or repair objects or structures such as fences, landscape features, doors, roofing, etc.
4. Followed oral and written instructions to properly and safely use and clean a variety of commonly used forestry tools and equipment such as Pulaski axes, chainsaws, hammers, drills, and shovels to perform clean-up, maintenance, and repair of public land recreation sites, structures, and basic features such as trails, fences, residences, and restroom facilities
5. Followed general oral and written instruction to properly and safely clean, use, and maintain, a variety of tools, equipment, and instruments such as Pulaski axes, chainsaws, water test kits, pH meters, hammers, drills, and shovels in performing clean-up, maintenance, and repair of common public land recreation sites, structures, and facilities such as trails, fences, residences, restroom facilities, waterways and water supplies. Maintained the tools, equipment, and/or instruments in accordance with instructions and guidelines to keep them in proper working order.

5. Select the statements that describe your experience in oral communication. (select all that apply)

1. I have presented information in person or by phone.
2. I have made presentations to groups.
3. I have conducted interviews to elicit facts or obtain information.
4. I have explained technical forestry information to a lay audience.
5. None of the above.

6. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in communicating other than in writing? (i.e., communicated with people from a variety of backgrounds and maintained working relationships with others in order to carry out assignments).

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I preformed technician support duties in a small lab or office. Closer supervision was required and often necessary.
4. I performed technician support duties in a typical work environment, required assistance when solving technical problems involving unfamiliar conditions, methods or concepts.
5. I carried out very general technician assignments without explicit instructions. Provided internal customers with basic test information, coordinated work activities with coworkers and performed basic technician support duties.
6. I carried out routine technician support assignments that involved limited contact with individuals outside the immediate organization in order to obtain or furnish factual information.

7. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

8. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No
   

Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0462-5: TEMPOCR-462-5-REC-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume:

1. I have 1 year of experience performing crew based forestry related support work such as recreation trail or recreation facility construction and/or maintenance projects. I conducted routine procedural tasks using work methods and techniques that were well established.
2. I have successfully completed a 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with creditable course work as stated in the vacancy announcement.
3. I have a combination of experience and education in excess of the first 60 semester hours of a course of study leading to a bachelor's degree which is equivalent to 1 year of work experience as defined above.
4. I do not meet any of the requirements described above.

Assessment Questions
1. In support of a public lands use program, developed written records of the following (select all that apply):

1. Condition of area trails, structures, signage, etc.
2. Recreational use/patterns
3. Evidence/documentation for cases of misuse of lands or facilities
4. Evidence/documentation for incidents
5. Contract compliance for out-sourced work/projects
6. Records of visitor use
7. Fee collection data
8. None of the above

2. Independently performed the following duties to maintain recreation sites and/or areas used for recreation within a public forest or similar environment (select all that apply):

1. Developed maintenance/clean-up schedules
2. Inspected clean up/maintenance operations to assure compliance with plans and/or service contracts
3. Inspected recreation sites to identify unsafe conditions
4. Inspected recreation sites to determine the need for repair and/or replacement of objects and or structures
5. None of the above

3. Performed the following duties related to the collection of fees for the recreational use of public lands, recreation sites, campgrounds or user fees for a related activity (select all that apply):

1. Collected fees from visitors/users
2. Counted money
3. Reconciled fees collected against calculations of fees owed
4. Made deposits of cash into designated bank accounts
5. None of the above

4. Performed the following duties to assure the health and/or safety of persons using public forest land recreation sites/area (select all that apply):

1. Assured that maintenance/repair for structures, facilities, trails, etc. was performed to create/maintain a safe environment
2. Performed on-site testing of water to determine suitability for drinking
3. Performed on-site testing of water to determine safety for swimming
4. Collected water samples for laboratory testing in compliance with state or other standards
5. None of the above

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using, adjusting, and maintaining forestry-related equipment, tools, and instruments to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have received education and/or training that have prepared me to perform this job function successfully.
3. Followed specific oral and written instructions to properly and safely use and clean common hand and power tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, drills, handsaws, power saws to maintain and/or repair objects or structures such as fences, landscape features, doors, roofing, etc.
4. Followed oral and written instructions to properly and safely use and clean a variety of commonly used forestry tools and equipment such as Pulaski axes, chainsaws, hammers, drills, and shovels to perform clean-up, maintenance, and repair of public land recreation sites, structures, and basic features such as trails, fences, residences, and restroom facilities
5. Followed general oral and written instruction to properly and safely clean, use, and maintain, a variety of tools, equipment, and instruments such as Pulaski axes, chainsaws, water test kits, pH meters, hammers, drills, and shovels in performing clean-up, maintenance, and repair of common public land recreation sites, structures, and facilities such as trails, fences, residences, restroom facilities, waterways and water supplies. Maintained the tools, equipment, and/or instruments in accordance with instructions and guidelines to keep them in proper working order.

6. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of the forestry methods and techniques required to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have received education and/or training that have prepared me to perform this job function successfully.
3. Followed specific oral and written instructions to apply and use acceptable methods and techniques to perform forestry support duties, such as recreation facility maintenance, fire suppression, trail maintenance, trail construction, or other work related to providing forestry support.
4. Followed oral and written instructions and selected appropriate and acceptable methods and techniques to perform forestry support duties, such as recreation area maintenance, fire suppression, trail maintenance, trail construction, assisting in a forest visitor center or other work related to providing forestry support.
5. Followed oral and written instructions and selected acceptable and appropriate methods and techniques to perform forestry support duties, such as recreation area maintenance, fire suppression, trail maintenance, trail construction, independently manning a forest visitor center, or other work related to providing forestry support. Applied knowledge of forestry methods, techniques, and standards in evaluating and inspecting maintenance projects.

7. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience maintaining records of data collection, testing, or laboratory activities while supporting natural resource management professionals?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have received education and/or training that have prepared me to perform this job function successfully.
3. Followed required formats to develop written descriptions of observed forest recreation area conditions or violations of forest recreation rules and regulations.
4. Gathered and recorded basic recreation field data such as the number of forest visitors at various sites and time periods. Recorded narrative information developed during forest visitor interviews. Followed required formats to prepare written descriptions of observed forest recreation area conditions and/or violations of forest recreation rules and regulations
5. Developed standard written reports and narratives covering basic field work such as forest recreation site inspections, safety evaluations of recreation facilities, summaries of maintenance and/or clean-up operations, and/or reports of violations of forest recreation, regulations, or laws. Conducted site surveys and/or inventories in accordance with standard procedures. Compiled and reported the data collected.

8. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

9. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No
   

Forestry Technician (Timber Sales Prep) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-0462-04-TSP-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience and/or education. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume.

1. I have at least 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience. Examples of general experience include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping, e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants; worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; other work experience, paid or unpaid, e.g., volunteer work at a park, youth camp, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc. Examples of specialized experience include: Performed natural resource support work, e.g., forestry, range, park technician, wildland firefighter, or similar jobs; performed routine support assignments in a forestry specialty area, e.g., wilderness, timber, fire prevention/control, etc.
2. I have 2 years of education above high school that includes at least 12 semester/18 quarter 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, wildland fire science.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. From the following, select the answer which reflects your highest level of experience marking individual trees for harvest.

1. I have received education and training in performing this work, but I have not performed it on the job.
2. I have assisted in cruising timber by taking and recording measurements.
3. I have assisted higher level technicians select and mark individual trees for harvest using well defined marking methods and specific instructions.
4. I have independently selected and marked individual trees for harvest using well defined marking methods and specific instructions.

2. Select which of the following you are skilled in the use of: (Select all that apply)

1. Relaskop
2. Diameter Tape
3. Compass
4. Prism
5. Clinometer
6. Computer Programs
7. Global Positioning System (GPS)
8. Personal data recorders
9. Hypsometers
10. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your ability to use, adjust and maintain forestry-related equipment, tools, and instruments to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Used common hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, screwdrivers for personal household or yard repair and/or maintenance.
4. Used common hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, screwdrivers to perform repair or maintenance tasks in jobs I have held.
5. Followed written and oral instructions to properly and safely use, clean, and maintain common hand and power tools and equipment used in carrying out technical forestry support work in timber, wilderness, recreation and trails maintenance, or similar assignments. Used geographic positioning systems.

4. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of forestry methods and techniques required to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have had education or training, but I have not yet performed it on the job.
3. With assistance from a senior technician or supervisor, followed oral and written instructions and selected acceptable and appropriate methods and techniques to perform timber sale duties, applied knowledge of cruising and marking methods, techniques, and standards.
4. Followed oral and written instructions and selected acceptable and appropriate methods and techniques to perform timber sale duties, applied knowledge of cruising and marking methods, techniques, and standards.
5. Followed general oral and written instructions and selected acceptable and appropriate methods and techniques to perform technical support duties in timber sale management. Searched guidelines as necessary to locate and identify methods and techniques appropriate for standard work assignments.

5. Of the following, what support work have you performed in timber sale preparation? (Select all that apply)

1. Determined heights, diameters, and tree species.
2. Ran compass lines in the field.
3. Laid out and posted unit boundaries on the ground
4. Followed safety regulations/practices/requirements.
5. None of the above.

6. Select the statement that best describes your highest level of knowledge and experience interpreting physical conditions present in forested areas in order to layout timber sales.

1. I have no training or experience in timber sale layout.
2. I have had training in forest management methods and terminology, but have no work experience with timber sale layout.
3. Under the guidance of supervisory/senior level technicians, I have assisted with timber sales layout and learned how to apply knowledge of forest management methods and terminology.
4. Applying my knowledge of forest management methods and terminology, I have assisted with timber sales layout.
5. Applying my knowledge of forest management methods and terminology, I have laid out timber sales.

7. I have developed the following written records in support of a forestry program. (select all that apply)

1. Technical data in manual and automated formats and systems.
2. Field data collected during surveys, site inspections, or other field work assignments.
3. Statistical samples of field data.
4. Tree stand conditions observed during site inspections or surveys.
5. None of the above.

8. Select the statements that describe your experience in oral communication. (select all that apply)

1. I have presented information in person or by phone.
2. I have made presentations to groups.
3. I have conducted interviews to elicit facts or obtain information.
4. I have explained technical forestry information to a lay audience.
5. None of the above.

9. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

10. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No
   

Forestry Tech (TSI) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-0462-4-TSI-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience and/or education. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume. (Select all that apply)

1. I have at least 6 months of general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants; Worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; Other work experience, paid or unpaid e.g., volunteer work at a park, youth camp, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc. and I have at least 6 months of specialized experience. Examples include: Performed natural resource support work as a seasonal or permanent employee e.g., forestry, range, park technician, wildland firefighter, or similar jobs; In an entry level or trainee performed routine support assignments in a forestry specialty area e.g., wilderness, timber, fire prevention and/or control following specific instructions on work methods, procedures, and guidelines covering the assigned tasks.
2. I have 2 years of education above high school that includes at least 12 semester/18 quarter 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, wildland fire science.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your ability to use, adjust and maintain forestry-related equipment, tools, and instruments to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Used common hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, screwdrivers for personal household or yard repair and/or maintenance.
4. Used common hand tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, screwdrivers to perform repair or maintenance tasks in jobs I have held.
5. Followed written and oral instructions to properly and safely use, clean, and maintain common hand and power tools and equipment used in carrying out technical forestry support work in timber, wilderness, recreation and trails maintenance, or similar assignments. Used geographic positioning systems.
6. Followed written and oral instructions to properly and safely use, clean, and maintain common forestry tools and equipment used in site preparation, planting, and inspecting timber stand improvement sites. Used geographic positioning systems, and personal data recorders.

2. I have developed the following written records in support of a forestry program. (select all that apply)

1. Technical data in manual and automated formats and systems.
2. Field data collected during surveys, site inspections, or other field work assignments.
3. Statistical samples of field data.
4. Tree stand conditions observed during site inspections or surveys.
5. None of the above.

3. Which of the following best describes your ability to maintain records of field data collection, inspections or other technical activities while supporting natural resource management professionals?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Followed specific instructions and required formats to report numerical data or write reports and/or compositions as part of my education and training.
4. Followed specific instructions to fill out report forms, such as time and attendance reports, inventory reports, incident reports with numerical data or words as a part of jobs I have held.
5. In accordance with established methods and procedures, gathered field data and recorded it in formats prescribed for its use. Maintained a number of records in support of a natural resource management program or organization.
6. In accordance with established methods and procedures, gathered technical forestry data and recorded it in prescribed formats and automated systems. Developed standard reports using the data.

4. Select the statements that describe your experience in oral communication. (select all that apply)

1. I have presented information in person or by phone.
2. I have made presentations to groups.
3. I have conducted interviews to elicit facts or obtain information.
4. I have explained technical forestry information to a lay audience.
5. None of the above.

5. Which of the following best describes your experience communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds and maintaining working relationships with others in order to carry out aid or technician duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have communicated with co-volunteers, fellow students, volunteer coordinators, and/or faculty members concerning volunteer or academic work assignments.
4. I have communicated with personnel within my immediate work unit, project, or organization concerning work assignments as a regular part of jobs I have held.
5. I have dealt with employees in the immediate organization to receive and clarify work assignments, exchange technical and non-technical information, and provide reports of work progress, problems encountered, and matters requiring the involvement of senior staff to resolve. Observed senior employee interactions with contractor staff and others outside the organization.

6. Have you carried out timber stand improvement and reforestation projects in areas with substantial variation in forest types and species?

1. Yes
2. No

7. Identify the following site preparation activities you have performed as a regular part of your work. (Select all that apply)

1. Plan and implement site treatments
2. Survey area to estimate fuel loading
3. Survey area to determine type of treatment needed
4. Survey area to determine vegetative responses to different site preparation treatments
5. None of the above

8. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

9. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Technician (Wilderness) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-462-04-WLDN-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience and/or education. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume.

1. I have 2 years of education above high school that includes at least 12 semester/18 quarter 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, wild land fire science.
2. I have at least 6 months of general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants; worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; volunteer work at a park, youth camp, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc. and I have at least 6 months of specialized experience. Examples include: Trail maintenance/construction, constructing trail tread, or related tasks; assisted in keeping records on campsite inventory and condition surveys and/or prepared reports to compute, compile, and present data; inspected and cleaned areas, such as campsites and recreational areas, checked compliance with rules/regulations, restored stock impacted areas, and monitored visitor use; performed support such as forestry, range, or park technician, wild land firefighter, etc.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) listed above.

Assessment Questions
1. In support of a wilderness or forest management program, I have direct experience and am proficient at collecting data concerning the following: ( Select all that apply)

1. Inventory and/or location of trail signs
2. Wilderness resource conditions
3. Evidence/documentation for cases of misuse of wilderness areas
4. Contract compliance for out-sourced work/projects
5. Records of visitor use
6. Planning/development of projects
7. Adequacy of existing or need for new recreation sites
8. Proposed settings for recreation facility development
9. Development of project/program budgets
10. Limits of Acceptable Change (LAC) studies
11. None of the above

2. I have direct experience at collecting data in wilderness or forest areas to provide information for my employing organization concerning the following: ( Select all that apply) *

1. Wildlife/wildlife habitats
2. Fisheries habitats
3. Natural vegetation
4. Campsite use/condition
5. Soil conditions
6. Prescribed fires
7. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describe your highest level of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of forestry methods and techniques required to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Followed oral and written instructions and selected appropriate and acceptable methods and techniques to perform recreation support duties, such as wilderness/recreation area maintenance, fire management, trail maintenance, trail construction, assisting in a forest visitor center or other work related to providing visitor support.
4. Followed required techniques and methods to perform routine and repetitive tasks in jobs I have held in building clean up or maintenance, yard/landscape maintenance, open space or recreation trails construction/maintenance, public contact, etc.
5. Followed specific oral and written instructions to apply and use acceptable methods and techniques to perform forestry support duties, such as wilderness/recreation facility maintenance, fire suppression, trail clean-up, trail construction, or other work related to providing visitor support.

4. Which of the following best describe your highest level of experience communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds and maintaining working relationships with others in order to carry out aid or technician duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Communicated with co-volunteers, fellow students, volunteer coordinators, and/or faculty members concerning volunteer or academic work assignments.
4. Communicated with a variety of individuals to provide established information. For example, provided information on location of campsites or facilities.
5. Communicated with individuals in a structured work environment in order to exchange information.
6. Communicated with a variety of individuals and/or small groups to provide information. For example, explained established rules, regulations, opportunities, and current restrictions to wilderness campers.
7. Communicated with a variety of individuals and/or groups to exchange information. For example, explained wilderness philosophy, minimizing the impact of livestock, and/or "Leave No Trace" camping.

5. Which of the following best describe your highest level of experience performing work in support of the development and management of wilderness resources?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Performed a variety of routine procedural tasks or more complex duties related to forestry technician work, such as participated in the planning of one or more phases of a wilderness project for maintaining and rehabilitating wilderness campsites, facilities, or trails.
4. Received training in the basics of practical wilderness management, such as techniques in campsite rehabilitation.
5. Applied basic or commonly used wilderness rules, procedures, or operations to perform standardized tasks, such as using traditional tools like crosscut saws, adze, or axes to clear snags and open trails.
6. Applied wilderness rules, regulations, and procedures to perform a complete segment of a technical assignment, such as maintaining and improving the quality of wilderness campsites and trails.

6. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

7. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Aid (General) GS-0462-2: TEMPOCR-0462-2-GEN-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have a high school diploma/equivalent.
2. I have 3 months general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse or nursery moving, watering, and tending plants and performing other general labor tasks; Fed and watered animals, such as in a laboratory, pet store, or zoo; Any work experience, paid or unpaid. Unpaid experience, for example, may be regular volunteer work, such as at a park, hospital, community sports league, etc.
3. I have a combination of education above high school and general experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
4. I do not meet any of the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in communicating other than in writing? (Select all that apply)

1. I have presented non-technical information to co-workers or employees within my work group.
2. I have presented technical information to co-workers or employees within my work group.
3. I have made presentations of both types of information to superiors, co-works and others.
4. None of the above

2. Have you used hand tools to make repairs or complete minor construction projects?

1. Yes
2. No

3. Have you used power tools to make repairs or complete minor construction projects?

1. Yes
2. No

4. Which of the following hand tools have you used? (Select all that apply)

1. Ax.
2. Shovel.
3. Pulaski.
4. McLeod.
5. Fire rake.
6. None of the above

5. From the responses below, select the one that best describes your highest level of experience using standard forestry methods and techniques to collect and assemble field data for scientific studies or surveys.

1. I have no experience in this area.
2. I have training in basic data collection and tabulation but no hands on experience.
3. I have experience in basic data collection and recording observations on preformatted records.
4. I have collected and tabulated data into a routine report as a regular part of my job.
5. I have supervised and/or trained others in data collection, recording observations and tabulating data into routine reports.

6. Which of the following tasks have you performed associated with collecting field data for use in forestry or other biological studies? (Select all that apply)

1. Taking and recording measurements
2. Running compass lines using compass and chain
3. Recording data
4. Keeping concise records
5. Performing mathematical calculations
6. None of the above

7. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

8. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Aid (Fire) GS-0462-3: TEMPOCR-0462-03-FIRE-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions      
1. Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have successfully completed of 1 year of study that included at least 6 semester hours in a combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences.
2. I have 6 months general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; Worked in a greenhouse or nursery moving, watering, and tending plants and performing other general labor tasks; Fed and watered animals, such as in a laboratory, pet store, or zoo; Any work experience, paid or unpaid. Unpaid experience, for example, may be regular volunteer work, such as at a park, hospital, community sports league, etc.
3. Completion of an intensive, specialized course of study of less than one year at a technical school or through a military training program that included 6 semester/9 quarter hours in a combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences. (Courses of this type normally require completion of up to 40 hours per week of instruction rather than the usual 20 hours per week, are of at least three months duration, and are specific to the work in the position.)
4. I have a combination of education above high school and general experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
5. I do not meet any of the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in communicating other than in writing? (Select all that apply)

1. I have presented non-technical information to co-workers or employees within my work group.
2. I have presented technical information to co-workers or employees within my work group.
3. I have made presentations of both types of information to superiors, co-works and others.
4. None of the above

2. Have you used power tools to make repairs or complete minor construction projects?

1. Yes
2. No

3. Which of the following tools have you used to perform work involving clearing of brush, removal of small trees, constructing or maintaining trails, or equivalent tasks? (Select all that apply).

1. Shovels
2. Axes
3. Picks
4. Hoes
5. Rakes
6. Hand Saws
7. Power saws
8. Chain saws
9. None of the above

4. Which of the following best describe your highest level of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of forestry methods and techniques required to perform forestry support duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Followed techniques and methods recommended by tool or product manufacturers to perform personal residential and/or yard clean up and maintenance tasks.
4. Followed required techniques and methods to perform routine and repetitive tasks in jobs I have held in building clean up or maintenance, yard/landscape maintenance, open space or recreation trails construction/maintenance, public contact, etc.
5. Followed specific oral and written instructions to apply and use acceptable methods and techniques to perform forestry support duties, such as wilderness/recreation facility maintenance, fire suppression, trail clean-up, trail construction, or other work related to providing visitor support.
6. Followed oral and written instructions and selected appropriate and acceptable methods and techniques to perform recreation support duties, such as wilderness/recreation area maintenance, fire management, trail maintenance, trail construction, assisting in a forest visitor center or other work related to providing visitor support.
7. Followed oral and written instructions and selected acceptable and appropriate methods and techniques to perform wilderness support duties, such as wilderness/recreation area maintenance, fire management, trail maintenance, trail construction, independently manning a forest visitor center, or other work related to providing visitor support. Applied knowledge of recreation methods, techniques, and standards in evaluating and inspecting maintenance projects.

5. Do you have work experience as a wild land firefighter?

1. YES
2. NO

6. Do you have work experience explaining basic regulations concerning fire prevention and safety to individuals or groups?

1. Yes
2. No

7. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

8. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No
   

Forestry Technician (Fuels) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-0462-4-FUELS-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience and/or education. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume.

1. I have at least six months of general experience. General experience is defined as one or more of the following: Working on a landscape or construction crew or other outdoor environment. Performing general office duties, such as completing, filing and maintaining simple records. Working and performing other general labor in an outdoor environment. Any work experience, paid or unpaid in a related activity. Unpaid experience, for example, may be regular volunteer work, such as at a park, hospital, community sports league, etc AND Six months specialized experience. Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Performing slash reduction work such as moving and piling logging slash and debris, Performing a limited variety of manual tasks to accomplish fuels reduction work and suppress wildland fires using a variety of hand and power tools.
2. I have completed two (2) academic years of post high school education which included at least 12 semester/18 quarter 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester/4 quarter hours in mathematics is creditable.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as descri bed above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your applied knowledge of fire suppression and fuel management techniques and practices under various conditions to perform duties in support of fire suppression and prescribed fire operations?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
3. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
4. I have been trained in and have assisted crew members with fire suppression and/or prescribed fire duties.
5. I served as a crewmember performing specific, routine fire suppression and/or prescribed fire duties. Searched out and extinguished burning materials by moving dirt, or applying water.
6. I performed a variety of fire suppression and/or prescribed fire duties to suppress fires and operated fire suppression equipment.

2. Which of the following activities have you performed in implementing prescribed fires/fuels management projects? (Select all that apply)

1. Personally performed fire suppression functions
2. Documenting fire effects
3. Hand and machine piling
4. Ensured public safety
5. Ensured safe operations of assigned staff
6. Monitoring fire behavior
7. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in collecting records inventory and monitoring data in support of natural resource management activities?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have collected data for input into databases.
4. I have collected data for input into databases and narrative assessments for natural resource inventory and monitoring activities.
5. I have collected data and entered data into databases. I have assisted in preparation of narrative assessments and/or statistical reports for natural resource inventory and monitoring activities.

4. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in communicating other than in writing? (i.e., communicated with people from a variety of backgrounds and maintained working relationships with others in order to carry out assignments).

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I preformed technician support duties in a small lab or office. Closer supervision was required and often necessary.
4. I performed technician support duties in a typical work environment, required assistance when solving technical problems involving unfamiliar conditions, methods or concepts.
5. I carried out very general technician assignments without explicit instructions. Provided internal customers with basic test information, coordinated work activities with coworkers and performed basic technician support duties.

5. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

6. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Technician Helitack GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-0462-04-HLTK-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that reflects your general experience. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume. Select all that apply.

1. I have 6 months of general experience equivalent to a GS-3 grade level. Examples include: Worked with tools and equipment used in laboratories or at field sites ; observed field work projects and recorded data ; identified plant or wildlife species; collected data and used computers to input data and generate reports; identified and cataloged artifacts and/or cultural resources; volunteer work, such as at a youth camp, scouting organization, hospital, local fire department, etc. and I have 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-3 grade level. Examples include: Performed fuels reduction work and suppress wildland fires using a variety of hand/power tools; patrolled fire line to locate and extinguish sparks, flareups, and hot spot fires; moved dirt, chopped brush, or felled small trees to build fire line using various hand tools and power saws to control spreading wildland fires and to prepare lines prior to prescribed burning ; performed slash reduction work.
2. I have an Associate's degree or at least two years of undergraduate education with at least 12 semester/18 quarter 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science.
3. I have a combination of education and experience as describe above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience performing as a member of a helitack crew?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Received training in the basic elements of fire suppression operations and performed limited fire suppression such as moved dirt, chopped brush, and cut down small trees to build firelines using basic hand tools.
4. Served as a trainee performing specific, routine fire suppression and/or fuels management duties, such as searched out and extinguished burning materials by moving dirt, or applying water by hose or retardant.
5. Performed standard helitack crewmember duties, such as rappelled from a hovering helicopter; or accounted for the weight of personnel and equipment to make load calculations.

2. Which of the following tasks have you performed as a member of a helitack crew? (Select all that apply)

1. Loading of helicopter personnel
2. Loading and securing of helicopter cargo
3. Inspecting/ inventorying helicopter firefighting accessories, tools, and equipment
4. Using long line external loads from helicopters
5. Rappelling from hovering helicopter at standard heights
6. Assisting in helispot identification and preparation
7. Assisting with dipsite operations
8. Performing hover hookups
9. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using forestry technician equipment and tools when suppressing or controlling wildland fires?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Maintained equipment and tools used in support of natural resources management.
4. Maintained a few tools, instruments, or other equipment in accordance with safety practices.
5. Maintained simple forestry technician tools, instruments, and equipment and maintained clean working areas to meet safety and sanitary standards.

4. Which of the following tools have you used when suppressing or controlling wildland fires? (Select all that apply)

1. Shovel
2. Pulaski
3. McLeod
4. Ax
5. Chainsaw
6. Other power saws
7. Other hand tools
8. None of the above

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience serving on a crew responsible for conducting controlled burns?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Served as a trainee performing specific fire suppression and/or fuels management duties, such as searched out and extinguished burning materials by moving dirt, or applying water by hose or retardant.
4. Served as a firefighter on a hand crew or other fire suppression crew in performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties.
5. Served as a firefighter on a hand crew or other fire suppression crew in performing fire suppression and/or fuels management duties under the most adverse conditions involved with climate, fuels, and terrain.

6. In evaluating and fighting wildfire, which of the following tasks have you performed independently? (Select all that apply)

1. Considered variables in weather, topography, and fuels
2. Determined rates of spread and potential hazards to life and property
3. Determined suppression methods to be used and point(s) of attack
4. Directed and performed hose lays
5. Directed and applied water
6. Directed and applied chemical suppressants
7. Used specialized equipment to suppress or control the fire (e.g., portable pumps, fuses, drip torches, flares, terra torch)
8. None of the above

7. I have been assigned to and performed work in the following projects: (Select all that apply)

1. Crew proficiency checks
2. Safety sessions and/or drills
3. Fire critiques / after action reviews
4. Instruction in the proper use and maintenance of tools and equipment
5. Instruction in the safe and efficient operation of vehicles
6. Collection of fire data such as fuel loading, tree stand density, fuel moisture, or related information
7. None of the above

8. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

9. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Technician (Handcrew) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-462-4-HANDCREW-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience and/or education. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume.

1. I have at least 6 months of general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants; animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; volunteer work at a park, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc. and I have at least 6 months of specialized experience. Examples include: Performed a limited variety of manual tasks to accomplish fuels reduction work and suppress wildland fires using a variety of hand and power tools. Moved dirt, chopped brush, or felled small trees to build fire line using various hand tools and power saws to control spreading wildland fires and to prepare lines prior to prescribed burning. Patrolled fire line to locate and extinguish sparks, flareups, and hot spot fires that might threaten developed fire lines.
2. Successful completion of 2 years of study above high school that include at least 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

 Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in the application of fire suppression and fuels management techniques and practices under various conditions to perform work on a firefighting crew in support of fire suppression operations?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have performed project work such as road and trail maintenance or assisting in forestry/range research efforts.
4. I have received training in the basic elements of fire suppression operations and performed limited fire suppression and/or fuels management duties, such as moved dirt, chopped brush, and cut down small trees to build firelines using basic hand tools.
5. I have performed a variety of fire suppression and/or fuels management duties in difficult fire suppression operations.

2. Which of the following activities have you performed when constructing fire lines? (Select all that apply).

1. Moving dirt
2. Chopping brush
3. Removing small trees
4. Falling large trees
5. Building backfires
6. Performing mop up operations
7. None of the above

3. I have performed the following tasks independently (select all that apply

1. Considered variables in weather, topography, and fuels
2. Determined rates of spread and potential hazards to life and property
3. Determined suppression methods to be used and point(s) of attack
4. Directed one or more crew members in constructing fireline(s) using hand tools
5. Directed and performed hose lays Directed and applied water
6. Directed and applied chemical suppressants
7. Used specialized equipment to suppress or control the fire (e.g., portable pumps, fusees, drip torches, flares, terra torch)
8. None of the above

4. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience performing arduous physical work in harsh environments e.g., rough terrain, wilderness, mountain terrain, range or desert terrain, or the equivalent?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have performed recreational work or volunteer work involving arduous physical tasks in such environments for short time periods e.g., one to a few days.
4. I have performed volunteer or paid work involving arduous physical tasks in harsh environments on a seasonal basis e.g., approximately three months.
5. I have performed arduous physical tasks in harsh environments as a regular and recurring part of long term jobs that I have held e.g., six months or longer.

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using forestry technician equipment and tools?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I used simple mechanical devices.
4. I maintained equipment and tools used in support of natural resources management.
5. I utilized basic tools and equipment, such as shovels, in wildland fire suppression or management and cleaned, reconditioned and stored them in accordance with safety practices.

6. Whichof the following tools have you used to perform work involving clearing of brush, removal of small trees, constructing or maintaining trails, or equivalent tasks? (Select all that apply).

1. Shovels
2. Axes
3. Picks
4. Hoes
5. Rakes
6. Hand Saws
7. Power saws
8. Chain saws
9. None of the above

7. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in communicating other than in writing? (i.e., communicated with people from a variety of backgrounds and maintained working relationships with others in order to carry out assignments).

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I preformed technician support duties in a small lab or office. Closer supervision was required and often necessary.
4. I performed technician support duties in a typical work environment, required assistance when solving technical problems involving unfamiliar conditions,nmethods or concepts.
5. I carried out very general technician assignments without explicit instructions. Provided internal customers with basic test information, coordinated work activities with coworkers and performed basic technician support duties.

8. I have direct experience presenting information as follows (select all that apply):

1. Presenting to small groups within my work unit.
2. Presenting to large groups (20 or more) within and outside my organization.
3. Presenting to the general public.
4. None of the above.

9. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

10. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Technician (Hotshot) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-0462-04-HOTSHOT-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience and/or education. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume.

1. I have at least 6 months of general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants; animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; volunteer work at a park, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc. and I have at least 6 months of specialized experience. Examples include: Performed a limited variety of manual tasks to accomplish fuels reduction work and suppress wildland fires using a variety of hand and power tools. Moved dirt, chopped brush, or felled small trees to build fire line using various hand tools and power saws to control spreading wildland fires and to prepare lines prior to prescribed burning. Patrolled fire line to locate and extinguish sparks, flareups, and hot spot fires that might threaten developed fire lines.
2. Successful completion of 2 years of study above high school that include at least 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in the application of fire suppression and fuels management techniques and practices under various conditions to perform work on a firefighting crew in support of fire suppression operations?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have performed project work such as road and trail maintenance or assisting in forestry/range research efforts.
4. I have received training in the basic elements of fire suppression operations and performed limited fire suppression and/or fuels management duties, such as moved dirt, chopped brush, and cut down small trees to build firelines using basic hand tools.
5. I have performed a variety of fire suppression and/or fuels management duties in difficult fire suppression operations.

2. Which of the following activities have you performed when constructing fire lines? (Select all that apply).

1. Moving dirt
2. Chopping brush
3. Removing small trees
4. Falling large trees
5. Building backfires
6. Performing mop up operations
7. None of the above

3. I have performed the following tasks independently (select all that apply):

1. Considered variables in weather, topography, and fuels
2. Determined rates of spread and potential hazards to life and property
3. Determined suppression methods to be used and point(s) of attack
4. Directed one or more crew members in constructing fireline(s) using hand tools
5. Directed and performed hose lays Directed and applied water
6. Directed and applied chemical suppressants
7. Used specialized equipment to suppress or control the fire (e.g., portable pumps, fusees, drip torches, flares, terra torch)
8. None of the above

4. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience performing arduous physical work in harsh environments e.g., rough terrain, wilderness, mountain terrain, range or desert terrain, or the equivalent?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have performed recreational work or volunteer work involving arduous physical tasks in such environments for short time periods e.g., one to a few days.
4. I have performed volunteer or paid work involving arduous physical tasks in harsh environments on a seasonal basis e.g., approximately three months.
5. I have performed arduous physical tasks in harsh environments as a regular and recurring part of long term jobs that I have held e.g., six months or longer.

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using forestry technician equipment and tools?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I used simple mechanical devices.
4. I maintained equipment and tools used in support of natural resources management.
5. I utilized basic tools and equipment, such as shovels, in wildland fire suppression or management and cleaned, reconditioned and stored them in accordance with safety practices.

6. Which of the following tools have you used to perform work involving clearing of brush, removal of small trees, constructing or maintaining trails, or equivalent tasks? (Select all that apply).

1. Shovels
2. Axes
3. Picks
4. Hoes
5. Rakes
6. Hand Saws
7. Power saws
8. Chain saws
9. None of the above

7. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in communicating other than in writing? (i.e., communicated with people from a variety of backgrounds and maintained working relationships with others in order to carry out assignments).

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I preformed technician support duties in a small lab or office. Closer supervision was required and often necessary.
4. I performed technician support duties in a typical work environment, required assistance when solving technical problems involving unfamiliar conditions, methods or concepts.
5. I carried out very general technician assignments without explicit instructions. Provided internal customers with basic test information, coordinated work activities with coworkers and performed basic technician support duties.

8. I have direct experience presenting information as follows (select all that apply):

1. Presenting to small groups within my work unit.
2. Presenting to large groups (20 or more) within and outside my organization.
3. Presenting to the general public.
4. None of the above.

9. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

10. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Forestry Technician (Engine) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-0462-4-ENGINE-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience and/or education. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume.

1. I have 2 years of education above high school that includes at least 12 semester/18 quarter 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, wildland fire science.
2. I have at least 6 months of general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants; animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; volunteer work at a park, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc. and I have at least 6 months of specialized experience. Examples include fuels reduction work and suppression of wildland fires using a variety of hand and power tools to control spreading wildland fires and to prepare lines prior to prescribed burning. Patrolled fire line to locate and extinguished sparks, flareups, and hot spots that could have threaten developed fire lines, moved dirt, chopped brush or felled small trees to build fireline using various hand tools and power saws to control spreading wildland fires and to prepare lines prior to prescribed burning.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of knowledge of engine module operations and pumping mechanisms to operate an engine to pump and distribute water necessary to the suppression and extinguishing of wildland fires?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Safely used tools and equipment involved in non-fire rescue emergencies and fire prevention work
4. Safely used firefighting tools and equipment involved in controlled or less difficult types of firefighting work and/or duties
5. Served as a trainee in performing simple fire engine operation duties, such as limited control of the engine, operated the pump, and adjusted controls

2. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience carrying out wildland fire engine operations in firefighting activities?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have been trained in these functions but have not performed them on the job.
3. I have performed directly related firefighting activities on incidents other than wildfires.
4. I have been trained in and performed these functions as a member of a wildland fire fighting crew.
5. I have been trained in and performed these functions as a member of a wildland fire fighting crew, and I have received a certification that is based in whole or in part on demonstrating acceptable competence in these functions.

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of skill of techniques related to fire suppression or prescribed fire?

1. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
2. Served as a crewmember on a wildland firefighting crew.
3. Performed specific, routine duties to suppress the full range of wildland fires including searched out and extinguished burning materials by moving dirt or applying water by hose or retardant, chopping brush, and/or felling small trees.
4. Served as a skilled crewmember on a wildland firefighting crew to suppress the full range of difficulty and complexity of fires and carried out specialized assignments such as tree falling, backfire and burnout.

4. Select all the statements that best describe your experience in evaluating and fighting wildfire, which you have performed independently:

1. Directed one or more crew members in constructing fireline(s) using hand tools
2. Directed and performed hose lays
3. Directed and applied water
4. Directed and applied chemical suppressants
5. Used specialized equipment to suppress or control the fire (e.g., portable pumps, fusees, drip torches, flares, terra torch).
6. None of the above

5. Which of the following best describe your experience in your ability to use and maintain fire suppression equipment, tools, and instruments?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. On occasion has utilized basic tools and equipment in the suppression of wildland fires.
4. Used basic tools and equipment in the suppression of wildland fires and cleaned, reconditioned, and stored them in accordance with safety practices.
5. Used a variety of specialized tools and equipment in wildland firefighting activities such as a Pulaski, shovel, McLeod, ax and chainsaw. Inspected, checked and serviced engine accessories such as pump, water lines, tank, reels, or pump power plant..

6. Select all the statements that best describe your experience in operating a wildland fire engine or serving on its crew:

1. Started pump engine
2. Primed pump
3. Adjusted engine speed and pump valves
4. Performed and directed hose lays
5. Used appropriate nozzles and made adjustments
6. Made effective use of water and additives
7. Performed maintenance on engine, equipment, and accessories
8. None of the above

7. Select all the statements that best describe your experience in performing fire and non-fire special projects:

1. Hazardous fuel reduction projects
2. Road and trail maintenance
3. Inventory of fuel beds
4. Habitat improvement
5. Burned area rehabilitation projects
6. Forestry/range research projects
7. None of the above

8. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

9. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No
   

Forestry Technician (Lookout) GS-0462-4: TEMPOCR-0462-04-LOOKOUT-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
Select the statement(s) that best describes your experience and/or education. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume.

1. I have at least 6 months of general experience. Examples include: Performed farm/ranch labor, such as feeding/tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; worked in a greenhouse, nursery or landscaping e.g., planting, moving, watering, and tending plants; worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; volunteer work at a park, youth camp, hospital, community sports league, local fire department, etc. and I have at least 6 months of specialized experience. Examples include: Maintained log of activities, communications, and all observed fire and weather data; Received and relayed a variety of fire and administrative data and kept dispatcher/fire officials informed of current conditions.
2. I have 2 years of education above high school that includes at least 12 semester/18 quarter 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 (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, wild land fire science.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) listed above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following duties have you preformed in support of a wild land fire management program? (Select all that apply)

1. Served as a fire lookout to detect and report wildfires
2. Served as a dispatcher to dispatch crews to wildfires
3. Explained basic regulations concerning fire prevention and safety to individuals or groups
4. Served as a fire fighter on a suppression crew assigned to a wildfire
5. Served as a fire fighter assigned to accomplish prescribed burns
6. None of the above

2. Do you have work experience as a fire lookout detecting and reporting wildfires?

1. YES/NO

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using forestry technician equipment and tools used to monitor fire activity?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I maintained equipment and tools used in support of fire activity.
4. I operated equipment used to monitor wildland and prescribed fire situations such as geographic positioning systems (GPS), maps, radio, and telephone to monitor fire activity.
5. I operated and maintained specialized equipment used to monitor wildland and prescribed fire situations including weather patterns, smoke behavior, and characteristics of fire activity.

4. Which of the following best describe your highest level of experience communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds and maintaining working relationships with others in order to carry out aid or technician duties?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Communicated with co-volunteers, fellow students, volunteer coordinators, and/or faculty members concerning volunteer or academic work assignments.
4. Communicated with individuals in a structured work environment in order to exchange information.
5. Communicated with a variety of individuals to provide established information. For example, provided information on fire prevention programs and fire hazard conditions.

5. Which of the following best describe your highest level of experience maintaining records of data collection?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Followed specific instructions and required formats to report numerical data or write reports and/or compositions as part of my education and training.
4. Followed specific instructions to fill out report forms, such as incident reports, with numerical data or words as a part of jobs I have held.
5. Followed required formats to develop written descriptions of observed forest fire conditions and weather observations.

6. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

7. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Biological Science Aid GS-0404-3: TEMPOCR-0404-03-GEN-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume:

1. I have at least six months of general experience. Examples of general experience include: Farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; work in a greenhouse, nursery or landscape business tending plants and performing general labor tasks; or worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; or other work experience, paid or unpaid, that demonstrates an ability to learn and perform the work of this position.
2. Completion of an intensive, specialized course of study of less than one year at a technical school or through a military training program that included 6 semester/9 quarter hours in a combination of courses such as such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. (Courses of this type normally require completion of up to 40 hours per week of instruction rather than the usual 20 hours per week, are of at least three months duration, and are specific to the work in the position.)
3. I have successfully completed 1 year of study above high school with at least 6 semester hours or the equivalent in a combination of courses related to the position
4. I have a combination of experience and education which is equivalent to 6 months of general work experience as defined above.
5. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using various automated systems, applications and tools to enter natural resource management biological data?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Used a database and/or computer applications and/or software to enter and retrieve scientific data and/or develop spreadsheets or graphics of scientific data as part of my education and training.
4. Used a database and/or computer applications and/or software to enter and retrieve scientific data and/or develop spreadsheets or graphics of scientific data as part of jobs I have held as greenhouse/nursery worker, animal/fish/bird caretaker, or similar job that generated and/or used scientific data.
5. Followed instructions to record, tabulate, order, and enter data into a natural resource management biological database used by supervisors to develop computer-generated spreadsheets, statistical analyses, and/or graphics.
6. As part of jobs I have held, followed instructions to record, tabulate, order, and enter data into a natural resource management biological database. Retrieved data from the database. Developed reports using spreadsheet applications and/or software. Work products were reviewed by a supervisor.
7. As part of jobs I have held, used one or more natural resource management biological databases to enter, retrieve, and analyze data, and develop reports. Developed components of natural resource management reports using spreadsheet, statistical, and/or graphics applications and/or software. Work products were reviewed by a supervisor.

2. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience maintaining records of data collection, testing, or laboratory activities, and assisting natural resource management professionals in the preparation of written reports, records, graphs, and charts?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Followed specific instructions and required formats to report numerical data or write reports and/or compositions as part of my education and training.
4. Followed specific instructions to fill out report forms, such as time and attendance reports, inventory reports, incident reports with numerical data or words.
5. Followed required formats to develop written descriptions of observed field/area conditions.
6. As directed and following required formats, recorded, tabulated, and ordered basic fisheries/biological field data such as descriptions of observed spawning areas for use in studies or reports.
7. Developed standard written reports and narratives covering basic field work such as mark and recapture methods used. Kept comprehensive records of well established methods applied, and presented written findings, charts, and data tables to supervisor for review and analysis.

3. I have used the following to analyze and/or develop written reports of scientific data: (select all that apply)

1. Word Processing ( e.g. Word)
2. Spreadsheets (e.g. Excel)
3. Databases (e.g. Access)
4. Graphics / Presentation Tools (e.g. Power Point)
5. Statistical/Quantitative Analysis tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS)
6. None of the above

4. I have performed the following tasks in the use of biological instruments and/or equipment to conduct tests and analyses: (select all that apply)

1. Operating scientific instruments/equipment according to instructions
2. Performing preventive maintenance duties to keep instruments/equipment operating properly
3. Calibrating scientific instruments/equipment according to instructions
4. Recording readings of field instruments and/or equipment
5. None of the above

5. I have direct experience and am proficient at safely and properly using the following Personal Protective Equipment while performing biological science field and/or laboratory tests/analyses:

1. Hard hats
2. Masks
3. Gowns
4. Ear plugs
5. Coats
6. Boots
7. Goggles
8. Gloves
9. Face shields
10. Respirators
11. None of the above

6. I have performed the following tasks associated with collecting field data for use in biological studies. (select all that apply)

1. Taking and recording measurements
2. Recording data accurately
3. Keeping concise and organized records
4. Performing mathematical calculations
5. I have not performed any of these tasks.

7. I have communicated with the following individuals or groups to exchange or present information and answer questions concerning a wildlife program: (select all that apply)

1. Co-workers
2. Lower level aids or technicians
3. Supervisors
4. Contractors
5. Natural resource area visitors
6. Administrative personnel
7. School classes or assemblies
8. Service groups or similar organizations
9. None of the above

8. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

9. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No
   

Biological Science Tech (Fish) GS-0404-4: TEMPOCR-0404-04-FISH-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0400/0404.htm

1. I have at least six months of general experience and at least six additional months of specialized experience equivalent to the 03 level. Examples of general experience include: Farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; work in a greenhouse, nursery or landscape business tending plants and performing general labor tasks; or worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; or other work experience, paid or unpaid, that demonstrates an ability to learn and perform the work of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Recorded data during studies or sampling procedures related to fisheries and aquatic biology projects; assisted technical personnel by performing field and/or laboratory studies in support of fisheries projects; worked in local (city/county) or state parks, reservoirs, or nature centers performing work that involved evaluation of biological resources or habitat conditions.
2. I have successfully completed 2 years of study above high school with at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to the position to be filled such as limnology, ichthyology, oceanography, or fishery biology.
3. I have a combination of experience and education which is equivalent to 1 year of work experience as defined above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. I have direct experience and am proficient at verbally communicating with the following individuals or groups concerning scientific or technical information related to projects or activities of a natural resource management or related organization: (select all that apply)

1. Co-workers
2. Tradesmen/craftsmen
3. Research scientists/technicians
4. Representatives of interest groups (e.g. Trout Unlimited)
5. Administrative personnel
6. Natural resource management personnel
7. Representatives of federal agencies
8. Representatives of state agencies
9. Representatives of private industry
10. Private land owners
11. None of the above

2. I have developed and written the following products as part of jobs I have held: (select all that apply)

1. Field notebooks of data/observations
2. Records of scientific test data
3. Database observation records
4. Reports summarizing field work, research projects or studies
5. Data analysis or summaries used in reports
6. Information/education material or presentations
7. Reports or research papers for college classes
8. None of the above

3. Select all of the following tools and equipment you have used to collect, record, and maintain field data in support of a biological project or program: (select all that apply)

1. Field computer
2. Densiometer
3. GPS unit
4. Oxygen meter
5. Turbidity probe
6. Pescola or electronic scales
7. Data logger
8. Siene
9. PIT tag reader
10. Electrofisher
11. Laser level survey rod
12. Flow meter
13. None of the above

4. I have used the following to analyze and/or develop written reports and summarize information: (select all that apply)

1. Word Processing ( e.g. Word)
2. Spreadsheets (e.g. Excel)
3. Databases (e.g. Access)
4. Graphics / Presentation Tools (e.g. Power Point)
5. Geospatial referencing (e.g. ArcMap)
6. Statistical/Quantitative Analysis tools (e.g., SAS, SPSS
7. None of the above

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience conducting biological science work, tests or analyses to support natural resource management?

1. I have no experience performing this job function.
2. I have received education and training in conducting biological surveys, tests and analyses but have not applied this knowledge on the job.
3. As a regular part of jobs I have held, I have followed oral instructions well-established guidelines, work methods, techniques, and procedures to conduct field surveys, biological tests or analyses for similar or related purposes. My training and experience have prepared me to perform this job function successfully.
4. As a regular part of jobs I have held, I have followed oral instructions and well-established guidelines, work methods, techniques, and procedures to perform field surveys or phases of biological tests or analyses to support natural resource management. I reported problems and anomalies to a senior technician or scientist. My work was reviewed in progress and upon completion.
5. As a regular part of jobs I have held, I have identified and applied guidelines, work methods, techniques, and procedures to conduct a variety of routine field surveys or biological tests and analyses to support natural resource management. I independently resolved conventional problems, questions, or situations I encountered while performing this work. I sought assistance from a senior technician or scientist to resolve significant or unusual technical or procedural problems.

6. I have direct experience and am proficient at following oral and written instructions to perform steps or phases of tests or analyses in the following areas of biological science: (select all that apply)

1. Microbiology/Molecular biology
2. Botany
3. Limnology/Hydrology
4. Entomology
5. Wildlife management
6. Ichthyology/fishery management
7. Forest health/plant pests/insect control
8. None of the above

7. As a regular part of jobs I have held, I have performed the following tasks in support of a fisheries management program: (select all that apply)

1. Made fish counts at a weir or fish ladder
2. Marked fish using techniques techniques such as PIT tags or fin clipping
3. Collected fish using passive capture methods, such as gillnets or trapnets
4. Collected fish using electrofishing equipment
5. Identified and determined species of fish
6. Recorded numbers, lengths, and weights of species
7. Measured lengths and weights of fish
8. Obtained scale or other tissue samples from fish or other aquatic life
9. Conducted spawning surveys or redd counts
10. Conducted snorkel surveys
11. Identified or inventoried fish habitat condition
12. Constructed fish habitat improvement projects
13. I have not performed any of these tasks

8. I have direct experience and am proficient at performing the following duties as part of a team assigned to perform scientific or technical work (select all that apply

1. Planning and organizing work tasks.
2. Identifying problems encountered during the assignments
3. Assuring that the work is performed in accordance with guidelines, standard operating procedures, and/or protocols.
4. Providing overall progress reports including challenges, successes, and lessons learned as work progresses.
5. Representing and coordinating the team's products and/or services with other groups within your organization.
6. None of the above

9. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

10. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Biological Science Tech (Plants) GS-0404-4: TEMPOCR-0404-4-PLANTS-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement(s) that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0400/0404.htm

1. I have at least six months of general experience and at least six additional months of specialized experience equivalent to the 03 level. Examples of general experience include: Farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; work in a greenhouse, nursery or landscape business tending plants and performing general labor tasks; or worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; or other work experience, paid or unpaid, that demonstrates an ability to learn and perform the work of this position. -AND Examples of specialized experience include: Participating in plant-related projects using established methods, techniques, and procedures, such as conducted vegetative surveys; identified and recorded locations of sensitive, threatened, endangered and proposed listed plant species. Participating in field work projects related to vegetation management such as seeding or planting, fertilizer or pesticide treatment.
2. I have successfully completed 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours in any combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must be directly related to the position to be filled such as botany or related plant sciences.
3. I have a combination of experience and education which is equivalent to 1 year of work experience as defined above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. In support of scientific research, tests, or analyses, I have performed tasks and duties to raise plants in the following settings: (Select all that apply)

1. Forests
2. Nurseries
3. Agricultural plots or fields
4. Greenhouses
5. None of the above

2. I have received education and training in the following as they apply to performing biological science tests and analyses: (Select all that apply)

1. Reading and following standard operating procedures to perform tests or analyses
2. Operating scientific instruments/equipment according to written and/or oral instructions
3. Assembling instruments or equipment
4. Calibrating scientific instruments/equipment
5. Collecting specimens or samples in the field
6. Processing samples for testing
7. Applying quality control standards to scientific testing
8. Applying quality assurance standards to scientific testing
9. Recording readings of field or laboratory instruments
10. Conducting field surveys of plant species
11. Using measuring devices to gather data
12. Identifying unusual or atypical data
13. Conducting mathematical and statistical analysis of data
14. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of work experience as a biological science aid or technician working on biological science projects or studies?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I am routinely assigned to a single study or project for which I perform technical assignments using standard equipment and techniques.
4. I am frequently shifted from one project or study to another or concurrently assigned to multiple studies or projects that require me to use a variety of equipment, techniques, and methods.
5. I am routinely assigned to independently execute defined portions or phases of comprehensive, long-range studies or to assist with multiple complex experiments that extend over several weeks. This work requires me to use a variety of equipment, techniques, and methods.

4. I have performed the following tasks related to the use of a biological database: (select all that apply) *

1. Organized data for entry
2. Tabulated data for entry
3. Entered data into the database
4. Developed reports
5. None of the above

5. I have performed the following tasks in the use of biological instruments and/or equipment to conduct tests and analyses: (select all that apply)

1. Operating scientific instruments/equipment according to instructions
2. Performing preventive maintenance duties to keep instruments/equipment operating properly
3. Calibrating scientific instruments/equipment according to instructions
4. Recording readings of field instruments and/or equipment
5. None of the above

6. I have performed the following tasks associated with collecting field data for use in biological studies. (select all that apply)

1. Taking and recording measurements
2. Recording data accurately
3. Keeping concise and organized records
4. Performing mathematical calculations
5. I have not performed any of these tasks.

7. Which of the following best describes your  highest level of work experience composing formal written products dealing with technical information?

1. I have not composed formal written products dealing with technical information.
2. I have received education and training in composing formal written products dealing with technical information, but I have not performed this function on the job.
3. I have occasionally assisted in drafting formal written products dealing with technical information. The products were completed and reviewed by higher level professionals before being finalized and released.
4. I have routinely drafted formal written products dealing with technical information as a regular part of jobs I have held. The products were reviewed by higher level professionals before being finalized and released.
5. I have routinely and independently composed, secured appropriate reviews, and finalized formal written products dealing with technical information on behalf of my employer.

8. I have verbally communicated with individuals and groups for the following purposes: (Select all that apply)

1. To plan and coordinate work efforts
2. To exchange factual information
3. To report on scientific/technical tests, analyses, studies, or projects
4. To explain the need to adhere to laws, rules, and regulations
5. To explain the need to adhere to contract or lease provisions
6. To discuss contractor performance
7. To discuss technical requirements of equipment with vendors/manufacturers
8. To provide technical or scientific information
9. None of the above

9. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

10. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-4: TEMPOCR-0404-4-WLDLF-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
Select the statement(s) that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be reflected in your resume

1. I have at least six months of general experience and at least six additional months of specialized experience equivalent to the 03 level. Examples of general experience include: Farm/ranch labor, such as feeding and tending livestock or general maintenance of farm/ranch facilities; work in a greenhouse, nursery or landscape business tending plants and performing general labor tasks; or worked as an animal caretaker in a laboratory, zoo or pet store; or other work experience, paid or unpaid, that demonstrates an ability to learn and perform the work of this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Recorded simple data during survey or sampling procedures performed in support of wildlife biology activities; assisted technical or professional personnel by performing routine field techniques in support of wildlife management; or used simple, basic field equipment such as data recorders and geographic positioning systems in gathering wildlife survey data.
2. I have successfully completed 2 years of study above high school with at least 12 semester hours or the equivalent in a combination of courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics.
3. I have a combination of experience and education which is equivalent to 1 year of work experience as defined above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Individually or as a crew member, I have performed the following duties in accordance with established methods and techniques: (select all that apply)

1. Worked on wildlife habitat improvement projects
2. Worked on watershed development projects
3. Worked on fence construction projects
4. Conducted vegetation inventories
5. Conducted wildlife inventories
6. Took vegetation measurements
7. Developed descriptions of wildlife habitats
8. Conducted browse surveys
9. None of the above

2. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience applying biological science methods and techniques to perform duties in support of a wildlife program?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Followed established procedures, guidelines, and task sequences to conduct wildlife-related field projects or studies in conjunction with academic assignments.
4. Followed established procedures, guidelines, and task sequences to perform individual, distinct steps of procedures that were part of jobs I have held as a greenhouse/nursery worker, animal/fish/bird caretaker, or other job requiring biological science techniques.
5. Worked under the guidance and direction of a supervisor/crew leader to perform individual, distinct steps of procedures that were part of wildlife-related projects, such as browse surveys, vegetation measurements, identifying/counting wildlife species, describing wildlife habitats, etc.

3. I have performed the following duties to prepare written biological reports, records, and charts: (select all that apply)

1. Maintained records of project findings/results
2. Constructed plots or graphs of data
3. Developed reports describing project/survey results
4. Developed data in tabular form
5. Developed data in graphic form
6. Developed tables, charts, or other graphics displaying data for use in reports prepared by supervisors
7. Developed spreadsheets of project/field survey data
8. Used computer programs/software to analyze data
9. None of the above

4. I have properly used the following to conduct field surveys: (select all that apply)

1. Global Positioning Device
2. Map and compass
3. Remote cameras
4. Data recorders
5. None of the above

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience communicating in formal and informal settings with supervisors, co-workers, customers, and/or other individuals and/or groups to exchange information about work assignments and educate the public about a wildlife program?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Exchanged information with others to perform volunteer or academic assignments.
4. Communicated with supervisors and co-workers to exchange information about work assignments unrelated to biological sciences.
5. Communicated with supervisors and co-workers to exchange information about work assignments I performed in a wildlife program

6. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

7. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes

Information Receptionist GS-0303-3: TEMPOCR-0303-3-INFO-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have Six months of general experience. General Experience is defined as one or more of the following: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
2. I have successfully completed1 year of study above high school.
3. I have a combination of education above high school and general experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
4. I have completed an intensive, specialized course of study of less than one year at a business or technical school or through a military training program. (Courses of this type normally require completion of up to 40 hours per week of instruction rather than the usual 20 hours per week, are usually of at least three months duration, and are specific to the work in the position).
5. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. I have communicated verbally with the following individuals and groups on a recurring or as needed basis. (Select all that apply).

1. Supervisors
2. Co-workers in my immediate work unit
3. Co-workers in my organization
4. Technical experts and specialists in my organization
5. The public, including customers and permittees
6. Private sector employees/representatives
7. None of the above

2. I have performed the following duties related to the collection of fees for the recreational use of public lands: recreation sites, campgrounds or user fees for a related activity (select all that apply):

1. Collected fees from visitors/users
2. Counted money
3. Reconciled fees collected against calculations of fees owed
4. Made deposits of cash into designated accounts or transfer to UCO
5. None of the above

3. I am proficient at performing the following functions using computers and/or computer software: (Select all that apply)

1. Inputting spreadsheet data
2. Editing spreadsheet data
3. Retrieving spreadsheet data
4. Inputting database data
5. Editing database data
6. Retrieving database data
7. None of the above

4. Which of the following best describes your ability to compose and/or edit non-technical correspondence such as letters, notes, and instructions necessary for ongoing operation of an office?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Prepared letters by inserting simple data from routine sources or reviewing correspondence for spelling errors.
4. Prepared routine letters in a prescribed format, or reviewed correspondence for errors and conformance with procedural requirements.
5. Composed repetitive, non-technical correspondence using model letters and standard paragraphs.

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in providing information, answering questions, fulfilling requests or handling complaints from customers?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Answered general questions related to the functions of an office.
4. Answered general questions related to the functions of an office and/or performed follow-up work of a routine nature with members of the general public, such as returning routine calls to inform callers of availability of a staff member.
5. Responded to inquiries and questions about the functions and location of an organization, its employees, and physical layout.

6. Non-Professional

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

7. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Park Ranger GS-0025-4: TEMPOCR-0025-04-PARK-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have 2 years of education above high school with 12 semesters of any combination of subjects directly related to the position such as: Natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources.
2. I have six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least a GS-03 grade level.. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but are not limited to the following: Park guide or tour leader, Archeological or historical preservation research work, Recreation, Management/assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education (in excess of the first 60 semester hours) and specialized experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. From the following list, identify all of the types of audiences to whom you have made formal oral presentations: (select all that apply)

1. Students
2. Colleagues
3. Subordinates
4. Senior level officials in a business or agency
5. Supervisors or managers in your employing organization
6. Attendees at conferences, workshops,meetings
7. Members of the public
8. Noneof the above

2. Performed the following duties to provide security services for recreational facilities or recreational areas within a public forest or similar environment (select all that apply):

1. Patrolled roads and/or trails
2. Assured that gates were opened and closed in accordance with applicable plans, guidelines, regulations, etc.
3. Inspected recreation residences for unauthorized use, vandalism, etc.
4. Performed compliance checks and/or inspections to determine or validate authorization to use public forest land
5. Assisted with the enforcement of off-road vehicle restrictions
6. Secured/protected the scene of an incident
7. Coordinated work with law enforcement officers
8. Developed written reports of findings and/or incidents
9. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in a public, private, or non-profit organization communicating verbally with others on public lands (e.g. range lands or forests) matters?

1. I do not have experience communicating verbally with others in a work setting.
2. I have received education and/or training on best practices of verbal communication in the work place.
3. I have experience in a public, private, or non-profit organization communicating verbally with others, but not on public lands (e.g. range lands or forests) matters.
4. I have experience in a public , private, or non-profit organization communicating verbally with others on public lands (e.g. range lands or forests) matters.
5. I have experience in a public, private, or non-profit organization communicating verbally with co-workers and external audiences on public land (e.g. range lands or forests) matters.

4. I have verbally communicated with the following individuals and/or groups to plan, coordinate, and/or advise concerning natural resource management program activities (select all that apply):

1. Co-workers
2. Contract employees
3. Administrative employees within my employing organization
4. Scientific/technical employees within my employing organization
5. Representatives of Federal, State, and/or local jurisdictions
6. Representatives of private industry
7. Private land owners
8. University/college scientists/technicians
9. Representatives of environmental advocacy groups
10. Elected officials
11. Media representatives
12. Members of the general public
13. None of the above

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using interpretive and/or educational techniques?

1. I do not have experience using education or interpretive techniques.
2. I have received education and/or training in interpretive or education techniques.
3. I have experience using interpretive and educational techniques (e.g. Guided hike or tour, Talk, Written brochure or sign, or demonstrations) to communicate natural and cultural history resources found on private and public lands.
4. I have experience using interpretive and educational techniques within a classroom setting to communicate natural or cultural history resources found on public or private lands.
5. I have experience using interpretive and educational techniques to communicate natural or cultural history resources found on private lands.

6. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

7. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Information Receptionist GS-0303-4: TEMPOCR-0303-4-INFO-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be supported on your resume.

1. I have one (1) year of General experience. General experience is defined as progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
2. I have successfully completed 2 years of study above high school.
3. I have a combination of education above high school and general experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. I have communicated verbally with the following individuals and groups on a recurring or as needed basis. (Select all that apply).

1. Supervisors
2. Co-workers in my immediate work unit
3. Co-workers in my organization
4. Technical experts and specialists in my organization
5. The public, including customers and permittees
6. Private sector employees/representatives
7. None of the above

2. I have performed the following duties related to the collection of fees for the recreational use of public lands: recreation sites, campgrounds or user fees for a related activity (select all that apply):

1. Collected fees from visitors/users
2. Counted money
3. Reconciled fees collected against calculations of fees owed
4. Made deposits of cash into designated accounts or transfer to UCO
5. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in providing information, answering questions, fulfilling requests or handling complaints from customers?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Answered general questions related to the functions of an office and/or performed follow-up work of a routine nature with members of the general public, such as returning routine calls to inform callers of availability of a staff member.
4. Responded to inquiries and questions about the functions and location of an organization, its employees, and physical layout.
5. Responded to specific inquiries and questions about the functions and locations of events and exhibits. Assisted individuals by providing factual information and answering questions.

4. I am proficient at performing the following functions using computers and/or computer software: (Select all that apply)

1. Inputting spreadsheet data
2. Editing spreadsheet data
3. Retrieving spreadsheet data
4. Inputting database data
5. Editing database data
6. Retrieving database data
7. None of the above

5. Which of the following best describes your ability to compose and/or edit non-technical correspondence such as letters, notes, and instructions necessary for ongoing operation of an office?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Prepared routine letters in a prescribed format, or reviewed correspondence for errors and conformance with procedural requirements.
4. Composed repetitive, non-technical correspondence using model letters and standard paragraphs.
5. Composed complex but non-technical correspondence or drafted replies from short verbal instructions.

6. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

7. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Visitor Information Assistant GS-1001-4: TEMPOCR-1001-04-VIS-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Select all that apply. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have one year of general experience. General Experience is defined as one or more of the following: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Examples include but are not limited to: Distributing publications as requested by telephone and mail inquiries, Assisting in conducting sales for the visitor center gift shop outlet, Assisting in the clerical preparation of quarterly announcement of publications to the public.
2. I have successfully completed 2 years of education above high school.
3. I have a combination of education above high school and general experience that together meets the qualification requirements for this position.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in answering questions, requests or complaints from customers?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Answered general questions related to the functions of an office and/or performed follow-up work of a routine nature with members of the general public, such as returning routine calls to inform callers of availability of a staff member.
4. Responded to inquiries and questions about the functions and location of an organization, its employees, and physical layout.
5. Responded to specific inquiries and questions about the functions and locations of events and exhibits. Assisted individuals by providing factual information and answering questions.

2. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in dealing with a wide variety of individuals in order to disseminate information and answer inquiries from members of the public?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. Assisted with transactions requiring more than one customer service representative, performing specifically assigned tasks, e.g., distributed pre-printed name badges to the correct participant at a conference check-in table.
4. Followed standardized rules, procedures, and operations to assist customers with a limited range of transactions or provide factual information, e.g., issued permits to customers who met all requirements.
5. Responded to routine queries regarding program activities, rules, and procedures, provided information about those activities, or assisted customers with other basic services, e.g., outlined pricing and availability of tours available to facility visitors.

3. I have communicated verbally with the following individuals and groups on a recurring or as needed basis. Select all that apply.

1. Supervisors
2. Co-workers in my immediate work unit
3. Co-workers in my organization
4. Technical experts and specialists in my organization
5. The public
6. Private sector employees/representatives
7. None of the above

4. I have made oral presentations on my employer's programs, activities, or other areas of interest to groups such as the general public, schools, and organizations.

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education, and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have presented 1-4 interpretive or educational programs for a group of people.
4. I have presented 5-9 interpretive or educational programs for a group of people
5. I have presented 10 or more interpretive or educational programs to a group of people.

5. I am proficient at using the following office automation software/systems (select all that apply):

1. Microsoft Word
2. Lotus Notes
3. Microsoft Outlook
4. Microsoft Excel
5. Microsoft Access
6. Microsoft PowerPoint
7. Web browsers
8. None of the above

6. Have you worked in an agency communicating verbally with others on matters which involve disseminating information, providing directions and fee collection?

1. YES
2. NO

7. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

8. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Archeological Technician GS-0102-4: TEMPOCR-102-04-ARCH TECH-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume. (Select all that apply)

1. I have successfully completed 2 years of post-high school study with course work related to the position.
2. I have at least six (6) months of general experience and an additional six months of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-03 level in federal service. Examples of qualifying general experience include: Work on a landscape or construction crew; Work in a greenhouse or nursery moving, watering, and tending plants and performing other general labor; Work performing general office duties, such as filing and maintaining simple records; Or other work experience, paid or unpaid that demonstrates an ability to learn and perform the work of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Work assisting in clearing groundcover using hand tools in the performance of archeological survey work; Work recording archeological survey findings on standard forms, or other support work performed on archeological studies, surveys or projects.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
4. I do not meet any of the requirements described above.

Assessment Questions
1. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience performing fieldwork in support of archeological surveying?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have performed fieldwork in support of surveying that is unrelated to archeology.
4. I have performed archeological fieldwork as a member of a survey crew, using tools such as shovels, trowels and screens.
5. I have performed archeological fieldwork as a member of a survey crew performing activities such as seasoning surfaces for and cleaning and recovering historical and prehistoric artifacts.
6. I have performed archeological fieldwork as a member of a survey crew performing activities such as conducting cultural resource surveys of project area sites, record them, and monitoring them during project activities.

2. I have recorded information resulting from my observations during archeological or other scientific field work.

1. True
2. False

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience observing situations and/or sites and recording what you observed onto forms?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have observed situations and/or sites and recorded what I have seen as part of my education or training, but not as a part of my job activities.
4. I have observed situations and/or sites and recorded what I have seen as part of my job activities but not for archeological or other scientific purposes.
5. I have observed situations and/or sites and recorded what I have seen as part of my job activities and for archeological and/or other scientific purposes.

4. Which of the following best describes your use of hand tools such as shovels and trowels to remove or move dirt or other materials in or on the ground?

1. I have no experience performing this work.
2. I have some experience, education and/or training but less than the levels described.
3. I have used hand tools in this capacity around the house but not as part of a job.
4. I have used hand tools in this capacity as part of paid or unpaid work, but not in archeological fieldwork.
5. I have used hand tools in performing archeological fieldwork.

5. Have you performed outdoor work in rocky, steep and or uneven terrain?

1. Yes
2. No

6. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

7. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No

Park Ranger GS-0025-4: TEMPOCR-0025-04-PARK-DT

Minimum Qualification Questions
1. Select the statement that reflects your education or experience. Experience claimed should be supported in your resume.

1. I have 2 years of education above high school with 12 semesters of any combination of subjects directly related to the position such as: Natural resource management, natural sciences, earth sciences, history, archeology, anthropology, park and recreation management, law enforcement/police science, social sciences, museum sciences, business administration, public administration, behavioral sciences, sociology, or other closely related subjects pertinent to the management and protection of natural and cultural resources.
2. I have six months of general experience and six months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least a GS-03 grade level.. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include, but are not limited to the following: Park guide or tour leader, Archeological or historical preservation research work, Recreation, Management/assistant, or program specialist work involving the development and implementation of policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations.
3. I have an equivalent combination of education (in excess of the first 60 semester hours) and specialized experience as described above.
4. I do not meet the requirement(s) described above.

Assessment Questions
1. From the following list, identify all of the types of audiences to whom you have made formal oral presentations: (select all that apply)

1. Students
2. Colleagues
3. Subordinates
4. Senior level officials in a business or agency
5. Supervisors or managers in your employing organization
6. Attendees at conferences, workshops,meetings
7. Members of the public
8. Noneof the above

2. Performed the following duties to provide security services for recreational facilities or recreational areas within a public forest or similar environment (select all that apply):

1. Patrolled roads and/or trails
2. Assured that gates were opened and closed in accordance with applicable plans, guidelines, regulations, etc.
3. Inspected recreation residences for unauthorized use, vandalism, etc.
4. Performed compliance checks and/or inspections to determine or validate authorization to use public forest land
5. Assisted with the enforcement of off-road vehicle restrictions
6. Secured/protected the scene of an incident
7. Coordinated work with law enforcement officers
8. Developed written reports of findings and/or incidents
9. None of the above

3. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience in a public, private, or non-profit organization communicating verbally with others on public lands (e.g. range lands or forests) matters?

1. I do not have experience communicating verbally with others in a work setting.
2. I have received education and/or training on best practices of verbal communication in the work place.
3. I have experience in a public, private, or non-profit organization communicating verbally with others, but not on public lands (e.g. range lands or forests) matters.
4. I have experience in a public , private, or non-profit organization communicating verbally with others on public lands (e.g. range lands or forests) matters.
5. I have experience in a public, private, or non-profit organization communicating verbally with co-workers and external audiences on public land (e.g. range lands or forests) matters.

4. I have verbally communicated with the following individuals and/or groups to plan, coordinate, and/or advise concerning natural resource management program activities (select all that apply):

1. Co-workers
2. Contract employees
3. Administrative employees within my employing organization
4. Scientific/technical employees within my employing organization
5. Representatives of Federal, State, and/or local jurisdictions
6. Representatives of private industry
7. Private land owners
8. University/college scientists/technicians
9. Representatives of environmental advocacy groups
10. Elected officials
11. Media representatives
12. Members of the general public
13. None of the above

5. Which of the following best describes your highest level of experience using interpretive and/or educational techniques?

1. I do not have experience using education or interpretive techniques.
2. I have received education and/or training in interpretive or education techniques.
3. I have experience using interpretive and educational techniques (e.g. Guided hike or tour, Talk, Written brochure or sign, or demonstrations) to communicate natural and cultural history resources found on private and public lands.
4. I have experience using interpretive and educational techniques within a classroom setting to communicate natural or cultural history resources found on public or private lands.
5. I have experience using interpretive and educational techniques to communicate natural or cultural history resources found on private lands.

6. Non-Professional Education

1. I have a grade point average (GPA) of 2.7 or above for all completed courses at the time of this application or for all completed courses during the last two years of high school or college.
2. I have a GPA of 3.0 or above in my major field of college study for all courses completed at the time of this application or for all courses completed during the last two years of a 4 year curriculum.
3. I am (was) a member of a college national honor society (does not include a freshman honor society).
4. I have completed all the requirements for an advanced degree in a field related to this position (e.g., M.A. or Ph.D).
5. I have a GPA of 2.7 or above for at least 24 semester hours (or equivalent) of coursework, above the high school level, that is directly related to the work of this position.
6. I have received a certificate or other indicator of successful completion of a trade or vocational school program that is directly related to the work of this position.
7. None of the above

7. Do you affirm that your resume and answers to the questions accurately represent your experience and are true and correct to the best of your knowledge?

1. Yes
2. No