Forestry Technician (Data Base Administrator)

This position is located at a Region 6 Forest Service Office. These positions provide technical resource information support with the integrated database systems, including the Forest Service Activity Tracking System (FACTS) and other localized databases. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Nathan Goodrich Nathan.Goodrich@usda.gov?

Use digital data to input, retrieve, create and maintain geospatial and tabular data to support a natural resources program.

Identify changes in data and communicate the difference to ensure correct and complete information exists in the Forest Service Activity Tracking System (FACTS) or related integrated database system.

Maintain data in databases to ensure consistency and integrity of geospatial data and products.

Apply knowledge of forestry practices and specific resource attributes and techniques to adapt and manipulate software and databases for providing users the information needed to accomplish work on the ground.

Provide maps and information from database systems to customers and program managers for natural resource/vegetation management project planning.

Create and update maps for contracts and contract modifications to accomplish forestry/natural resource work.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.