Job Details:
Title:	Recreation Staff Officer - Sierra NF, BLRD	Annual Salary:	$56,411 – 73,329 per year
Series:	401	Respond By Date:	03/10/10
Grade:	GS-11
Duties:	The incumbent will serve as the Recreation Staff Officer, reporting to the District Ranger. The staff areas include developed recreation facilities, recreation enhancement act projects, winter recreation, dispersed recreation, trails, off highway vehicle management, grant applications, NEPA coordination for recreation projects, liaison with community tourism groups, and budget and program administration and visitor information services. Candidates should possess interdisciplinary team skills and a willingness to work in a collaborative manner with many partners, internally and externally. This position supervises permanent and seasonal positions.
Job Location:
Forest:	Sierra
District:	Not Applicable
Location Other:	THE BASS LAKE RANGER DISTRICT: North Fork is a community of approximately 3,600 area residents located in the Sierra Nevada mountains adjacent to the Sierra National Forest, about 30 miles south of Yosemite National Park, and 50 miles north of the cities of Fresno and Clovis. A range of housing, schools, churches, retail, and other services are available in and around this and nearby communities. Government housing or barracks may be available. Nestled in a small valley at 2,600 feet, North Fork is located at the exact center of California. The weather in North Fork is nearly ideal. At 2,600 feet, the town is above the fog which affects the San Joaquin Valley during the winter, but just below the snowline. Summer temperatures usually range from 5-10 degrees cooler than in Fresno. By California standards, the cost of living is reasonable. North Fork is gateway to the historic Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, a road that offers stunning panoramic views of the central Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nearby recreation opportunities include boating, swimming, and fishing at Bass Lake; off-highway vehicle, mountain biking, horseback riding, and hiking trails; and local music and history festivals. Community and Surrounding Area: The Sierra National Forest lies in Central California, on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This 1.3 million acre National Forest is bounded on the south by the Sequoia Kings National Park and on the north by the Yosemite National Park. The region offers endless opportunities for the outdoors enthusiast. Camping, fishing, swimming, sailing, boating, water skiing, whitewater rafting and kayaking, off highway vehicle travel, downhill and cross-country skiing, hiking, backpacking, hunting, and horseback riding are among the many activities which can be enjoyed on the Sierra. Temperatures are typical of the San Joaquin Valley but generally out of the winter fog. Average precipitation is 24 inches. Local community services include: 2 doctors, 2 dentists, 2 elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. The population of Clovis is approximately 95,000. It is midway between San Francisco and Los Angeles tucked inside the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley. It is easy to find located adjacent to Fresno. There are 36 churches in Clovis of various denominations. The Clovis Unified School District, one of the highest rated school districts in the State, offers 25 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools. The median cost of a 3-bedroom home in Clovis is $250,000. Apartments can be rented from $550 to $1,800 per month. Temperatures in the winter usually range from a low of 36 to a high of 54, though few nights can get down below freezing. In the summer, temperatures range from 64 to 97, with several days over 100 degrees. Web-pages for the Clovis Chamber of Commerce and City of Clovis are: http://www.clovischamber.com/ and http://www.ci.clovis.ca.us . Fresno is adjacent to Clovis. The population is around 500,000, with a variety of amenities. The average cost of a home is $225,000. Rental rates range from $500 to $1,800 a month for 3-bedroom homes and from $500 to $1,700 for 2-bedrom apartments. Its symphony, local theatre companies, music and dance productions distinguish Fresno as a city with access to a wide variety of cultural events. For more information about the North Fork area, check these websites: http://www.fresnochamber.com/chamber/ http://www.north-fork-chamber.com/index.html http://www.oakhurstchamber.com/ If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the attached response form and return it to amset@fs.fed.us via email, fax (559)855-2666 or hard copy mail to: AMSET Pamela Pellegrini 34849 Maxon Road Sanger, CA 93657 Respondents will be notified when vacancy announcement is open. If you have questions about this position, please feel free to contact David Martin, District Ranger at (559) 877-2218 ext. 3100 or email to: dmartin05@fs.fed.us.
City/State/Zip:	Clovis, CA  93643
Location:	The Angeles National Forest is 640,000 acres in size located primarily in Los Angeles county in southern California. Predominate vegetation is chamise chaparral, mixed chaparral, coastal-sage scrub and mixed conifer. The Forest has a tremendous recreation, law enforcement, fire and watershed management workload and a complex urban/wildland interface. Annual wildfire acres average over 17,000 acres per year. Annual law enforcement incidents average about 2500. The Forest Emergency Operation Coordination Center (EOCC) provides Dispatching Services for the Angeles National Forest and the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. The supports over 5500 incidents per year. The EOCC is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per year. Shift work will be required. Healthy and stable watersheds are extremely important to the over 12 million residents of the Los Angeles basin. The Forest maintains a high level of cooperation with over 20 fire agencies including the Los Angeles County Fire Department Los Angeles City Fire Department and many local municipal departments. The Forest also maintains high levels of cooperations with many Law Enforcement Agencies such as the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, the Department of Game and Fish, and the California Highway Patrol. The duty station is located in Lancaster, California. Lancaster is located in the Antelope Valley and enjoys a true High Desert climate. High temperatures in the summer average over 100 degrees and low temperatures in the mid-seventies. Temperatures in the winter range from the mid-seventies to the low thirties with occasional snow. Lancaster is centrally located at about equal distance to the beach and the Eastern Sierra Mountains. Housing cost in the Antelope Valley ranges from $70,000 to $200,000. Lancaster and nearby Palmdale are full service communities and offer a full range of entertainment, recreational and educational opportunities LOS ANGELES RIVER AND SAN GABRIEL RIVER RANGER DISTRICTS The Los Angeles River Ranger District represents the recent consolidation of the Tujunga and Arroyo Seco Districts of the Angeles National Forest. The LA River Ranger District makes up approximately one third of the land mass on the Angeles and adjoins the communities of the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys just north of the city Los Angeles. The San Gabriel District is located on the eastern end of the forest and is comprised of extensive wilderness along with significant urban interface issues. The two districts represent an extremely complex and challenging fire management work load. The program includes pre-suppression, suppression, fuels management, fire prevention, and facilities. The Angeles National Forest has an average in excess of 200+ fires annually and one of the most complex fuel and topography conditions of any national forest. Initial attacks can involve several jurisdictional agencies with numerous resources. The encumbant will be responsible for the supervision of a variety of suppression resources. This position also requires a knowledge of fuels management planning and execution. The Los Angeles basin provides an outstanding variety of activities for forest employees. World class beaches with scuba diving, sailing and surfing opportunities are less than one hour from the forest. Major league sporting events, live theater, museums and amusement parks all offer recreational activities for people of all interests. Educational opportunities abound near the forest. Local community colleges and state universities provide a broad spectrum of affordable upper division education. Local school systems, both public and private, provide parents with many choices for their children, while continuing education is available from private providers, as well as local community colleges. No government housing is available. Local housing costs range from $120,000 in the Antelope Valley to in excess of $200,000 in some San Fernando/San Gabriel Valley locations. Rentals can be found in all local communities and average between $800 and $1,100, for a three bedroom apartment.
For Further Information Please Contact:
Name:	Mary McDonough
Phone:	(559) 297-0706 x4880
Fax:	(559) 294-4809
TTY:	(559) 322-0425
Address 1:	Sierra NF
Address 2:	1600 Tollhouse Road
City/State/Zip:	Clovis CA 93611
Email:	mmcdonough@fs.fed.us
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