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APPENDIX 4: PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT PLAN - POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 



RANGE TECHNICIAN 

 GS-4 



I. SCOPE OF WORK 



This position is designated for Indian Preference in 

 Hiring and involves range-related duties in conjunction 

 with a range and wildlife enhancement project on the 

 Cheyenne River Reservation. 



II. MAJOR DUTIES 



A. Assists Range Conservationist in implementing 

 federal and tribal grazing regulations and codes. 



B. Collects, compiles, and records field data 

 regarding rangeland utilization surveys and permit 

 compliance. 



C. Makes regular compliance checks, reports 

 violations, and investigates complaints and problems. 



D. Delineates on maps, plats and/or aerial 

 photographs, land-ownership and range unit boundaries. 



E. Observes and records general rangeland conditions. 



F. Assists Range Conservationist with ADP data 

 compilation, modification and application. 



III. RANKING FACTORS 



A. General knowledge of BIA and Tribal grazing codes. 



B. Knowledge of aerial photos and interpretation, 

 topographic maps, legal descriptions, plat books and permit 

 contracts. 



C. Basic knowledge of proper range use. 



D. Knowledge of land descriptions and land status 

 legends. 



E. Ability to read livestock brands. 



F. Basic knowledge of ADP system. 



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