Geoscience Careers with the USDA Forest Service # WorkForNature Caring for the land and serving people
Land Management Agencies Department of Agriculture Agency Management Primary Resources Managed Forest Service Forest products, domestic Multiple Use grazing, fish and wildlife 193 million acres habitat Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Domestic grazing, mining, Multiple Use timber, energy extraction, fish 264 million surface acres and and wildlife habitat 560 million subsurface acres National Park Service Land, wildlife, and historical Dominant Use 83.6 million acres conservation Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife and habitat Dominant Use conservation, wildlife-related 96 million acres recreation 2
National Forests and Grasslands 3
Forest Service Research Stations 4
The Forest Service Mission The mission of the USDA Forest Service is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. 5
What We Manage Forests • Plants • Rangelands • Recreation • Restoration • Water • Wildlife and Fish • Minerals and • Geology 6
Minerals - Leasable Fluid minerals: oil, natural gas and geothermal Solid minerals: coal, phosphates, sodium and others 7
Minerals - Locatable Silver Tin Copper Gold Mineral materials: sand, gravel, stone, pumice, cinders, clay, petrified wood, peat, and other low value material 8
Geologic Resources Groundwater Caves & Karst Paleontology 9
Geologic Hazards Alpine Tsunami! 10
National Monuments
Geologic Special Interest Areas
Geologic Points of Interest
National Natural Landmarks
Research Natural Areas
Wild & Scenic Rivers
“Other Special Areas”
What Does a FS Geologist Do? Administers mineral leasing activities on National Forest system lands. Conducts geologic studies and investigations on a variety of projects where geology and mineral activities have an effect on development and/or management of forest resources. Applies geologic principles to methods of prospecting, exploration, development, and mining and their related impacts. 18
More Duties Investigates and determines the geologic limitations and capacities of projects in a specific geographical area. Examines forest land and makes assessment of mineral potential in order to develop, evaluate, and administer minerals management activities. Participates on interdisciplinary teams for evaluating the impact of Forest Service and non-Forest Service activities on Forest lands. 19
Still More Duties Conducts comprehensive investigations, evaluations, and reports on ground water conditions for water well sites, geologic hazards, and unique geologic resources, such as paleontological sites. Conducts validity examinations to determine and make recommendations about the lack of a mineral discovery or to reaffirm that a mineral discovery has been made. Serves as expert witness providing testimony in validity determination cases. 20
Other Agencies that Hire Geoscientists Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Park Service (NPS) US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) United States Geological Survey (USGS) US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Departments of Army, Navy and Air Force 21
Job Series for Geoscientists Series Name (# in FS*) Series Number Geology (104) 1350 Hydrology (254) 1315 Hydrology Technician (62) 1316 General Physical Science (2000) 1301 Physical Science Technician (28) 1311 General Biological Science (2059) 0401 Mining Engineering (2) 0880 Petroleum Engineering (3) 0881 *As of 4/3/2020, may not include seasonal employees 22
Grade Levels Grade Education* Level Field v. Office 5 B.S. District Field 7 B.S.+ District Field 9 M.S. District Field 11 Ph.D. District-Forest Field 12 Forest-Region Field/Office 13+ Region-WO Office *…or 1 year equivalent to at least previous grade 23
Coursework, Skills & Licensures A geology degree with six semester hours each of physics and calculus will generally qualify you for the hydrology series Programs that qualify you for multiple series (Southern Illinois University – Master of Forestry: Hydrology and Soil Science Program) Geographic Information System (GIS) Programming (Python, C++, Java, R) No licensure required for geology or hydrology 24
Don’t Be Discouraged May 2012: Graduated April 2013: “Additional experience with National Environmental • Policy Act, and working on interdisciplinary teams related to forest management would help augment your present qualifications for future applications.” Not a 2013 PMF Finalist • April 2014: PMF Finalist April/May 2014: Interviewed with BSEE, EPA & USFS May 2014: Hired by the US Forest Service as a PMF & NEPA Coordinator March 2016: Converted into current position 25
Preparing Yourself 26
An Opportunity for Everyone 27
Pathways Programs 28
Pathways Programs ( continued ) Internship Students in high school, college, trade school or other Program qualifying educational institution may be eligible. Must be in good academic standing (defined by the academic institution) and enrolled at least full or half-time (defined by the institution). This program offers paid opportunities to work in federal agencies and explore federal careers while completing your education. Recent For those who have graduated, within the past 2 years, Graduates from a qualifying educational institution or certificate Program program. This graduate program offers career development with training and mentorship. You must apply within 2 years of getting your degree or certificate (veterans have up to 6 years to apply due to their military service obligation). Presidential For recent graduates with an advanced degree — either a Management professional or graduate degree such as a master’s, Fellows (PMF) Ph.D. or J.D. Program 29
Presidential Management Fellows Program Karen Vyverberg, PMF 2018 Ph.D., Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 2017 B.S., Geological Sciences, University of Florida, 2013 Field Camp 2012 Undergrad research in Archean crustal evolution PhD research in Pleistocene climate and coastal hydrology Field work using a GSA Southeastern Section Hired by USDA Forest Service for Grant 2017 vegetation management planning and partnership coordination in South Lake Tahoe, California Currently acting Water Resources Program Manager for the USDA Forest Service Rocky Mountain Region in Denver, Colorado 4/22/2020 30
Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program The Opportunity for Applicants 2021 www.PMF.gov 31
Opening Disclaimer As a PMF Ambassador, I do not speak on behalf of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the PMF Program Office, or any other agency, rather, I speak in my own personal capacity as a Presidential Management Fellow (PMF), and I’m here to: • Outline the basics of the program, • Share how it can serve as a catalyst for leadership in the federal government, and • Talk about the overall value of a career in public service • Encourage you to apply! www.PMF.gov 32
The PMF Program Has a Rich History of Presidential Leadership and Commitment Celebrating a 40+ year legacy of developing high potential graduate degree holders into visionary leaders who transform government EO 12364 (1982) EO 12008 (1977) EO 13318 (2003) EO 13562 (2010) • Maximum of 200 • Changed name to • Presidential • Placed PMF within PMIs selected yearly Presidential Management Intern Pathways Programs Management Fellows (PMI) Program • Colleges and • Schedule D (PMF) Program universities • Attract exceptional Appointing Authority nominate management • Expanded training • Extended eligibility to and development potential • Opened to non- include recent requirements public policy • Public graduates students management/policy • Eliminated backgrounds EO 12645 (1988) nomination process • Maximum of 400 PMIs selected yearly www.PMF.gov 33
PMFs Make a Positive Impact on Our Nation Sean O’Keefe Sue Suh Bonnie Jenkins Derek Kan • PMI at OMB • PMI at Department • • PMF at Office of Mgmt. PMI at Department of Defense and State and Budget of Defense • Secretary of the Department • Board member of Amtrak • Chief Talent Officer Navy • Former Ambassador, • General Manager of Lyft Special Envoy and at the Rockefeller • Administrator of • Advisor at Elliott Coordinator for Threat Foundation NASA Reduction Programs Management Corp. • Current Chief • Founder of Women of • Under Secretary of • CEO of Airbus Color Advancing Peace Transportation for Policy People Officer at • Current Professor and Security and at DOT Time Magazine Conflict Transformation Syracuse • Current Executive (WCAPS) Associate Director at University • Current Non-resident White House Office of Senior Fellow at Mgmt. and Budget Brookings www.PMF.gov 4
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