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USDA Forest Service

Forestry Technician (Recreation), GS-0462-07/08

Announcement Number:	12-0922002-0258DP-RM(REL 2)	Application Deadline:	03/13/2012
Locations:	Gorham, New Hampshire	Open Date:	02/28/2012
Salary Range:	Min: 38790.0 - Max: 55844.0	Location Notes:	Gorham, NH
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	8
Number of Vacancies:	2	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Notes:

This is a re-advertisement of formerly advertised announcement 12-0922002-0258DP-RM which closed 12/27/11.

This position is located in the Eastern Region, White Mountain National Forest in Gorham, NH. Info on Forest Service Region 9 is at http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/

For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Jake Lubera (jlubera@fs.fed.us) or Chris Joosen (cjoosen@fs.fed.us) at 603-466-2713.

If you are claiming 10-point preference as a widow/widower of a certain deceased veteran, spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service connected disability, or the mother of a deceased or disabled veteran, you must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and all supporting documentation listed on the second page of the SF-15. If you fail to submit the supporting documentation with your application, you will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 866-339-0719, please include your name and the announcement number on all documents.

We expect to make a final job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications.

Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Resources Management at 1-877-372-7248.

Applications may be reviewed to verify qualifications and eligibility prior to issuing lists to a selecting official.
This is a re-advertisement of formerly advertised announcement 12-0922002-0258DP-RM which closed 12/27/11. This position is located in the Eastern Region, White Mountain National Forest in Gorham, NH. Info on Forest Service Region 9 is at http://www.fs.fed.us/r9/ For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Jake Lubera (jlubera@fs.fed.us) or Chris Joosen (cjoosen@fs.fed.us) at 603-466-2713. If you are claiming 10-point preference as a widow/widower of a certain deceased veteran, spouse of a veteran unable to work because of a service connected disability, or the mother of a deceased or disabled veteran, you must submit an SF-15 (Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference) and all supporting documentation listed on the second page of the SF-15. If you fail to submit the supporting documentation with your application, you will not be granted veterans preference. If you are not able to attach the forms to your application, you may fax to 866-339-0719, please include your name and the announcement number on all documents. We expect to make a final job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. Please read the vacancy announcement thoroughly and follow all instructions to ensure proper consideration. If you are unable to apply on-line or have questions about the meaning of items in the vacancy announcement, please contact Human Resources Management at 1-877-372-7248. Applications may be reviewed to verify qualifications and eligibility prior to issuing lists to a selecting official.

Duties:

This position works as part of a motivated and effective team that issues daily avalanche advisories, performs in Search and Rescue missions for the Forest Service as Lead Agency in command, and increases visitor knowledge through avalanche education programs.

The incumbent performs remote patrol duties in a dispersed recreation area to check for hazardous conditions that may include, but are not limited to avalanche hazards, icefall, crevices, and undermined snow. Determines current avalanche danger and forecasts future avalanche potential based on snow stability evaluations, weather and filed observations, and demonstrates knowledge and familiarity with mountain weather, snow metamorphism, snow physics, and the mechanics of avalanche release. Issues avalanche advisories for specific areas using field data as stated above.

Acts as incident commander for search and rescue events in a specified area when the Forest Service is responsible as the lead agency from Dec. 1st to June 1st when delegated by the Lead Snow Ranger.

Renders medical assistance to patients with injuries ranging from minor to life threatening using skills at the Emergency Medical Technician level.

Performs high angle snow and ice rescue functions in the area.

Responsible for the care and maintenance of a variety of winter mountaineering equipment such as ropes, ice-axes, climbing protection, etc.

Interacts with a wide variety of recreational users to inform them of area hazards.
This position works as part of a motivated and effective team that issues daily avalanche advisories, performs in Search and Rescue missions for the Forest Service as Lead Agency in command, and increases visitor knowledge through avalanche education programs. The incumbent performs remote patrol duties in a dispersed recreation area to check for hazardous conditions that may include, but are not limited to avalanche hazards, icefall, crevices, and undermined snow. Determines current avalanche danger and forecasts future avalanche potential based on snow stability evaluations, weather and filed observations, and demonstrates knowledge and familiarity with mountain weather, snow metamorphism, snow physics, and the mechanics of avalanche release. Issues avalanche advisories for specific areas using field data as stated above. Acts as incident commander for search and rescue events in a specified area when the Forest Service is responsible as the lead agency from Dec. 1st to June 1st when delegated by the Lead Snow Ranger. Renders medical assistance to patients with injuries ranging from minor to life threatening using skills at the Emergency Medical Technician level. Performs high angle snow and ice rescue functions in the area. Responsible for the care and maintenance of a variety of winter mountaineering equipment such as ropes, ice-axes, climbing protection, etc. Interacts with a wide variety of recreational users to inform them of area hazards.
Performs a variety of technical work in support of a wilderness management program.
Performs a variety of technical work in support of a wilderness management program.