Summary This announcement is for multiple seasonal Range Technician positions for Montana Dakotas. Includes Weeds, Monitoring range positions. No separate announcements. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred monthly throughout the announcement period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement. See "Additional Information" for information. Responsibilities Preforms Range Conservation and Management through monitoring allotments conditions, weeds, livestock, forage, and range improvements needed. Collects information from records or in the field to develop management and improvement plans for allotments. Participates in on-the-ground projects such as construction of water systems and fencing, installation of cattle guards, planting or seeding of vegetation, and noxious weed control. Communicates effectively with a variety of individuals to explain routine procedures and processes and to respond to general inquiries. Performs technical work in support of natural resource management programs in rangeland environments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. GS-4: You must possess six months general experience and six months specialized experience at the GS-3 or equivalent level. General experience that demonstrates my ability to perform the duties of a Range Technician. Specialized experience examples: assisting in the conservation, regulation, and use of public or federally controlled lands for grazing; assisting in range inventory and field data collection; assisting in the operation of a livestock ranch or in the management or preservation of lands comparable to the public range; surveying public lands for the presence of noxious weeds; locating and treating noxious weeds with designated herbicides; assisting with inventory and monitoring of noxious weed infestations; under supervision maintaining spraying equipment and preparing accurate records of all treatment. -OR- Education: Successful completion of two (2) years of study above high school that included 12 semester hours in 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 wild land fire science. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. GS-5: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-4 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: include monitoring the conservation, regulation, and use of public or federally controlled lands for grazing; conducting range inventory and monitoring activities that include field data collection; works in the operation of a livestock ranch or in the management or preservation of lands comparable to the public range; surveying public lands for the presence of noxious weeds; locating and treating noxious weeds with designated herbicides; participates in inventory and monitoring of noxious weed infestations; maintaining spraying equipment and preparing accurate records of all treatment. -OR- Education: Successful completion of a full four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree (a) with a major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position or (b) that included at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following courses: forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester hours in math is creditable. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate undergraduate education. GS-6: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: handling the compliance of conservation, regulation, and use of public or federally controlled lands for grazing; based on guidance from specialist participates in or routinely leads range inventory and monitoring activities that include field data collection; inspecting and inventorying condition of existing range improvements; plans the operation of a livestock ranch or in the management or preservation of lands comparable to the public range; surveying public lands for the presence of noxious weeds; locating and treating noxious weeds with designated herbicides; performs inventory and monitoring of noxious weed infestations; maintaining spraying equipment and preparing accurate records of all treatment. -OR- Education: Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. GS-7: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-6 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples: assisting in the compliance of conservation, regulation, and use of public or federally controlled lands for grazing; leading range inventory and monitoring activities that include field data collection; inspecting and inventorying condition of existing range improvements and identifying needed range improvements; implements the operation of a livestock ranch or in the management or preservation of lands comparable to the public range; assisting with mapping, monitoring, and developing livestock grazing or weed management plans; independently performing all aspects of treating noxious weeds with minimal supervision while occasionally serving as a crew lead; locating and treating noxious weeds with designated herbicides; inventory and monitoring of noxious weed infestations; maintaining spraying equipment and preparing accurate records of all treatment. -OR- Education: Successful completion of one full year of graduate education directly related to the work of the position. - OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must meet all qualification requirements by the cut-off date of the applicant list to be reviewed. Physical Demands: The work ranges from sedentary when completing duties in the off ice to frequent field work requiring a considerable amount of walking, riding, stooping, bending, and lifting. Work Environment: Office work is performed in adequately lighted, heated, and air conditioned offices. Much of the time is spent in the field where exposure to extremes of heat and cold, rough terrain, insects, snakes, and other hazards are common. The incumbent will carefully adhere to all safety procedures to mitigate hazards encountered. Education Applicants may qualify for these positions based on experience, education, or an equivalent combination as described in the Qualifications section of this announcement. Graduate education or an internship meets the specialized experience required above GS-5 only in those instances where it is directly related to the work of the position. One full year of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-7. If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information. Additional Information This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until May 30, 2025. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 12, 2024, 11:59 PM (EST) and then every month, until positions are filled or announcement closes. If the position(s) are no longer needed prior to the closing date, this announcement may be closed early. Eligible applications received prior to each cut-off date will be referred to offices requesting certificates during that period. Applicants will be notified after selections are made so if needed they can update their application for consideration at the next cut-off. Applications are good for 3 months (90 days). In order to remain in consideration, applicants must resubmit their application when it expires. Cut-Off dates will occur every month, 11/12/24, 12/10/24, 01/14/25, 02/11/25, 03/12/25, 04/15/25, 05/13/25, 06/17/25. There are various locations throughout the Montana/Dakotas Bureau of Land Management offices filling vacancies and if needed, other locations within the Montana/Dakotas State, District or Field offices may be considered based on need and management discretion. DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is not eligible for Telework. All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade. If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment. If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)?. The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?).