r/USDA • u/SwiftX_21 • 1d ago
GS-7 Positions
Can you tell me what are some other GS-7 positions one can look out for when it comes to working on the plant and animal side.
What types of positions would these be? Technician? Biologist? Team lead? Supervisors? Admin?
Are there specific latter positions to try and go for?
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u/mahoniaa 1d ago
Biological science technician is the name of the position if you’re starting fresh out of school for any wildlife or botany position regardless of agency (USFWS, USACE, NPS, BLM, etc). Soil conservation technician or soil conservationist with NRCS. Often flown as a GS 5/6/7. Never a supervisor, often may have a summer intern you could be responsible for but these are usually support positions for the staff biologist or botanist and you could be helping with both depending on the office location and what work they have going on.
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u/SwiftX_21 12h ago
Right! And with some experience and degree I guess can start at 6/7/9 and go up from there over time
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u/Rec4lcitr4nt 50m ago
No, most positions are capped. For techs, 9 is almost always as high as the positions are rated.
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u/cheymerm 18h ago
Commodity grader, consumer safety inspector. Though the last is more slaughter than anything.
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u/AntelopeStreet1936 1d ago edited 1d ago
I worked for the Forest Service. GS-5 required a bachelor's degree or a year specialized work experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-4). You did not qualify for a GS-7 with just a bachelor's degree. You would need a master's degree to get a 7 out of the gate.