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Terrestris LLC

Data Scientist / Manager

Asheville, NC · On-site

We are seeking a Data Scientist / Manager to support the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service in North Carolina. I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do? At Terrestris ...

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USDA Forestry professionals often navigate the complex challenge of balancing conservation goals with public and commercial interests, such as recreation, timber harvesting, and wildlife management. They may also face issues related to wildfire prevention, invasive species control, and climate change impacts on forest health. Collaboration with local communities, stakeholders, and various government agencies is key to developing sustainable management plans. Adapting to changing policies and environmental conditions requires strong problem-solving skills and ongoing professional development.

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USDA Forestry jobs are positions within the United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, responsible for managing public lands in national forests and grasslands. These jobs include a wide range of roles, such as forest rangers, fire management specialists, biologists, technicians, and administrative staff. Employees work to conserve natural resources, manage forest health, prevent and fight wildfires, and support recreation and sustainable land use. USDA Forestry professionals play a crucial role in protecting ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and water resources while ensuring public access and safety.
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Infographic showing various Usda Forestry job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 69% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 89% In-person, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,544 per year, or $20 per hour.

Forestry Technician (Recreation)

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Laramie, WY

$19.52/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

USDA Forest Service rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 120 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

159th of 292 rated public sector bodies

Job description

This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to the unit recreation and snow ranger programs. As a Snow Ranger duties are to monitor winter recreation activities from December through April on National Forest Lands.Qualifications:In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.
GS-05: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-4 grade level; OR a bachelor's degree or 4 years of successfully completed education above high school (120 semester/180 quarter hours) with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or a subject-matter field directly related to the position, or that included at least 24 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, outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science (no more than 6 semester hours in mathematics is creditable); OR combinations of successfully completed post-high school education (in excess of the first 60 semester/90 quarter hours) and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university.
Examples of specialized experience include: Working as a Forest Protection Officer (FPO) or similar position writing incident reports or violation notices as needed; providing technical support to the recreation program on the unit performing winter patrols of wilderness boundaries to assure compliance with winter recreation regulations and winter travel plans; providing information on resource management practices and recreation regulations, opportunities, and restrictions; ensuring recreation areas and trails were maintained in accordance with standards; and performing crew-based forestry related support work, such as for recreation or trail maintenance projects.
Selective Placement Factors
  • Incumbent must meet the Minimum Level I American Avalanche Association or equivalent certification.
  • First Aid and CPR certification is required to perform duties.
  • A valid driver's license is required to drive motor vehicles.
  • Use of snowshoes, skis, ATV's, and snowmobiles is required, with the ability to safely move and reposition snowmobiles in deep snow, load/unload snowmobiles from trailers, etc.
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.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education:Employment Type: OTHER

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