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Now hiring: Positions in science, technology, engineering and math

March 24, 2022

The Forest Service is recruiting program managers in science, technology, engineering and math. Supervisory and non-supervisory positions are available. Jobs range from GS-11 to GS-15 and duty locations include the national headquarters in Washington, D.C., and other locations across the country.

Applications are only accepted through USAJOBS. Employment duty locations and start dates vary. The job announcements will not list specific duty locations. Applicants found qualified for a position will be prompted to provide their location preferences prior to the interview phase. To view positions and duty locations, please refer to the STEM jobs supervisory and non-supervisory story maps.

Available positions

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Opening and Closing Dates for Certain Positions Have Changed for the National Forest System Hiring Positions in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

The Natural Resources Specialist announcement has been canceled and will be re-advertised due to an issue with the GS-11 specialized experience question and answers.

The new announcement GS-0401-11/12/13 Natural Resources Specialist 22-WO-NFS-11429381STEM-REV1 will open on 04/08/2022. If you are still interested in these positions please reapply using this link https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/647214300 to the new announcement.

The Geographic Information Systems Specialist announcement has been canceled and will be re-advertised due to an issue with the GS-11 specialized experience question and answers.

The new announcement GS-0401/1301-11/12/13 Geographic Information Systems Specialist 22-WO-NFS-11433008STEM-REV1 will open on 04/08/2022. If you are still interested in these positions please reapply using this link https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/647206500 to the new announcement.

Please note the vacancy announcements for the jobs will be open for 7 calendar days or when we have received 500 applications which may be sooner than the posted closing date.

The following Non-Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist positions will be open on USAJOBS from April 8 – April 15, 2022.

The following Non-Supervisory Geographic Information Systems Specialist positions will be open on USAJOBS from April 8 – April 15, 2022.

What You Need to Do

*If you have previously applied for any of these positions, you will have to re-apply once the positions re-open.

Current Forest Service employees interested in applying for these positions should update their USAJOBS profiles and upload the following documents:

  • Federal resume that includes
    • personal information such as name, address, and contact information
    • education
    • detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties, including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, title, series, and grade
    • supervisor’s phone number and if the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check
    • other qualifications
  • A copy of your college transcripts if education is required or you are using education to qualify
  • Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50)
  • Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months)

Review the job vacancy announcements carefully for deadlines and any other required information to include in your application. For more information on the application process, recorded Microsoft Teams webinars by the National Strategic Recruitment Team are available regarding federal resume building and eligibilities and qualifications.

Contact us with questions about the positions by emailing SM.FS.nfs_deiateam@usda.gov.
 

 

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