US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region Pathways Recent Graduates Program Announcement

The US Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region is accepting applications for various Recent Graduate positions. Our mission is to lead in the conservation and wise use of the nation's forests and grasslands. To carry out this mission, the US Forest Service is organized into three areas: the National Forest System, Research, and State and Private Forestry. As part of the National Forest System, the Rocky Mountain Region enjoys a proud heritage in the Forest Service. Wyoming's Shoshone National Forest and Colorado's White River National Forest are among the first National Forests Congress proclaimed, carved from the original Forest Reserves. These and other Forests and Grasslands continue to hold in trust America's resources- timber, wildlife, water, range, recreation - to ensure their availability today and tomorrow.

Opening Date: Closing Date: Who May Apply:

12:01 AM EST, Monday, July 15 11:59pm EST on, Friday, July 19 Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.

Position Title(s):
DEMO Vacancy Announcement # Click Here to Apply Click here to apply for Rangeland Mgmt Spec Click here to apply for Rangeland Mgmt Spec Click here to apply for Visitor Info Asst Click here to apply for Purchasing Agent

Position Title/Series/Grade Rangeland Management Specialist, GS-0454-5/7/9

Location Chadron, NE

13-RG-0454-PW Rangeland Management Specialist, GS-0454-9 Visitor Information Assistant, GS1001-4/5 Wall, SD 13-RG-0454-PW 13-RG-1001-05PW

Meeker, CO

Purchasing Agent, GS-1105-5/6/7

Custer, SD 13-RG-1105-PW

These positions are being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion procedures. See each individual vacancy announcements above for further guidance.

Forests by state in the Rocky Mountain Region: Click on the link below and review the Rocky Mountain Region
Forest and Grassland locations and decide which locations you would be willing to work at:

http://www.fs.fed.us/maps/products/guide-national-forests09.pdf

How To Apply:
Visit the USAJOBS Resource Center at https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page Get familiar with USAJobs. See How to Apply for a Job on USAJobs at: http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/USAJOBS_Instructions.pdf Create an account on USAJobs website. https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Account Post all relevant documents to your USAJob account, i.e. current transcripts, degree completion documentation, letters of recommendations, and veterans preference documentation Must submit both resume and transcript(s) in pdf format as part of USAJOBS application Transcript(s) must have student name, university name, declared major, degree plan (i.e. bachelors), enrollment status (i.e. F/T, P/T), and GPA Be concise but provide sufficient information and details to capture all your pertinent experiences. Federal government resumes are more detailed & longer than a typical resume Click on the preferred vacancy announcement link in the attached list, once vacancy announcement opens click apply online.

Application Tips/Resources:
Link to Resume & Transcript Sample: http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5395038.pdf http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5407090.pdf Link to Most Effective Resumes- USAJOBS https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Most_Effective_Resumes Tips for Writing Resume Content http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5395040.pdf Action Verbs http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5395041.pdf Link to Interviewing Tips: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Interviewing_Tips http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5395044.pdf Link to Jobs by College Major: http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5395043.pdf For additional information contact Jerome Romero, Deputy Civil Rights Director at 303-275-5340.

USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer