GS-0455

Range Technician

Performs technical rangeland work including range surveys, monitoring, and conservation support.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9📁0400

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0455

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Technical and Medical Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements for GS-0455:

Specialized Experience (GS-4 and above): Seasonal experience is creditable, defined as a minimum of 3 months continuous employment on a seasonal basis. Shorter periods may combine to reach 3 months total. One season qualifies for GS-2; two seasons for GS-3; and four seasons for GS-4.

Qualifying experience includes:

Work in the conservation, regulation, and use of public or Federally controlled lands for grazing
Range research activities
Livestock ranch operation or management comparable to public range
Range or forest fire control, prevention, or suppression work

Education and Training:

GS-3: Successful completion of 1 year of study that included at least 6 semester hours in a combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, or related fields
GS-4: Two years of study with minimum 12 semester hours in relevant fields (forestry, range management, conservation, etc.). Maximum 3 semester hours in mathematics credited.
GS-5: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study in forestry, range management, agriculture, or directly related field. Alternatively, at least 24 semester hours in applicable courses. Maximum 6 semester hours in mathematics credited.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level (Group Standard):

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months (or 1 season)	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months (or 2 seasons)	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	6 months (or 4 seasons)	6 months	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4-year bachelor's degree
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Graduate education if directly related

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📋Typical Duties

•Conduct range surveys and assessments
•Monitor vegetation and wildlife
•Collect field data
•Support grazing management
•Assist with conservation projects
•Prepare technical reports

🎯Key Competencies

Range Knowledge

Understanding of rangeland ecosystems.

Field Skills

Ability to conduct range surveys and inventories.

Data Collection

Skill in gathering and recording range data.

Equipment Operation

Proficiency with range monitoring tools.

Physical Ability

Capability to work in remote outdoor conditions.

Communication

Ability to work with ranchers and landowners.

🔑Resume Keywords

Assist with conservation projectsCollect field dataConduct range surveys and assessmentsMonitor vegetation and wildlifePrepare technical reportsRange TechnicianSupport grazing management

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