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Forester (Silviculture) [GS]

Forest Service

Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $40,736 – $65,599 / pa
Posted: Nov 10, 2026
Closes: Nov 17, 2026

About this role

• Responsibilities listed below are at the full performance level (GS-09). • Collects compartment, stand prescription or presale information data for specified areas selected for cutting. • Conducts cruises of timber stands, delineating forest cover by use of aerial photographs and summarizes data. • Performs related preparation, timber stand improvement and reforestation duties. • Administers assigned timber sales to ensure that all contractual stipulations are carried out by the operator and the Forest Service. • Corrects improper practices and resolves misunderstandings, complaints, or violations of regulations, policies, or contractual requirements; prepares timber reports; and checks for timber trespass. • Collects and summarizes watershed data and administers assigned watershed projects. Qualifications…

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