Job Details:
Title:	Forester	Annual Salary:
Series:	460	Respond By Date:	03/22/10
Grade:	GS-9 GS-11
Duties:	The position will be responsible for the implementation of the District\\\'s vegetation management program, which includes timber sales, timber stand improvement, and reforestation. The selected candidate will oversee the timber sale preparation program that includes logging feasibility, layout and design of timber sales, marking and cruising of timber, and the preparation of appraisal packets with assistance from various specialists. The selectee will coordinate with the Forest vegetation management coordinator in developing annual program of work, preparing project work plans, and developing long- and short-term budget needs. The selectee will also participate in project planning efforts as an interdisciplinary team member to ensure protection of natural resource values and compliance with higher order plans and other laws, regulation, and policy.
Job Location:
Forest:	Six Rivers
District:	Mad River RD
Location Other:	The Mad River Ranger District is located on Highway 36 approximately 50 miles east of Highway 101 and the Eureka/Arcata area and 95 miles west of Interstate 5 and the cities of Redding and Red Bluff. Traveling south for 20-30 miles on county roads brings you to the communities of Ruth and Zenia. The Mad River Ranger District has many different recreational opportunities, and is particularly noted for it’s excellent dispersed camping, off-highway vehicle opportunities, and excellent hunting and fishing. There are three campgrounds and over 40 dispersed camping sites. The Van Duzen and Mad River\\\'s provide excellent fishing opportunities. Ruth Lake, a reservoir developed in 1962 on the Mad River, provides 1200 acres of surface for boating, skiing, swimming, fishing and other water-related sports. The North Fork Wilderness, 8100 acres in size, is located within the North Fork of the Eel River watershed. The Eel River is designated wild and scenic, one of the few rivers in the United States to have this classification. The terrain within the wilderness area is steep and rugged, providing a challenge to backpackers. Also bordering the southern part of the district is the Yolla Bolly Wilderness Area, one of the least used wilderness areas in the nation. Because of its remoteness and steep terrain, a person has the opportunity to truly experience solitude, often going for days without seeing another person. Horseback riding is a popular mode of transportation in the wilderness. There are several small fishable mountain lakes. Government housing is often available on the district. In addition, there is generally housing available in the community for both rental and purchase; knowledgeable realtors reside in the area who can provide assistance. Also located in Mad River is the Van Duzen Elementary School and Southern Trinity High School with a class size of between 10 to 14 students, allowing the teachers to provide a great amount of individualized attention. The Zenia-Hoaglin School, in the southern part of the district, averages 30 students in grades K through 8th. The high school offers extracurricular activities including: cross country, volleyball, basketball, track, 4-H, rodeo, as well as some college prep classes. The community supports two volunteer fire departments. There are two non-denominational churches in the area as well as a Catholic Church. The Community Center is the focal point of Southern Trinity community organizations. Community organizations, which provide and sponsor many activities for the area, include the Lions Club, Six Rivers Senior Citizens, Humboldt-Trinity Recreation Alliance, Ruth Lake Summer Festival Committee, Van Duzen Booster Club, and the Ruth Lake Community Services District.
City/State/Zip:	, CA  95501
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:	Kathy Allen
Phone:	707-441-3557
Fax:	707-441-3674
TTY:	707-442-1721
Address 1:	1330 Bayshore Way
Address 2:
City/State/Zip:	CA 95501
Email:	kmallen@fs.fed.us
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