Job Details:
Title:	Forester (Silviculturist)	Annual Salary:
Series:	460	Respond By Date:	03/22/10
Grade:	GS-9 GS-11
Duties:	The incumbent serves as a silviculturist with primary responsibility for development, planning, and application of silvicultural methods and practices. Provides technical direction in all phases of reforestation and timber stand improvement on the forest. Reviews silviculture prescriptions to ensure that plans, treatment, and harvesting techniques are compatible with long-range land management plans. Inspects all phases of reforestation and stand improvement projects and appraises the degree of conformance with policies, procedures, and silviculture plans. Plans, coordinates, and administers the technical phases of forest area control of animals, insects, or diseases. Plans, coordinates, and conducts training on silviculture principles and practices. Provides advice, technical support, and evaluation of proposed and ongoing timber sale programs to prevent loss of timber productivity and damage to the environment. Reviews and approves project plans for special administrative studies of silvicultural methods and techniques in planting, seeding, site preparation, timber stand improvement, and tree and shrub improvement projects. Serves as a full member of the unit management team and shares in setting unit goals and objectives and developing overall unit plans. Participates in preparation and review of environmental analysis reports and environmental impact statements. Maintains liaison with employees of Federal and State governments, local officials, and private organizations or landowners who are affected by, or have a shared interest in, the Forest land management practices and problems in the forest area; provides technical assistance on mutual reforestation problems.
Job Location:
Forest:	Six Rivers
District:	Lower Trinity RD
Location Other:	Stretching in a narrow 140-mile band from the Oregon border south, the Six Rivers National Forest offers nearly a million acres to discover and enjoy. It offers outstanding water recreation opportunities, special areas such as the Smith River NRA – the nation’s premiere example of a wild and scenic watershed, cultural heritage riches and legacies, and is one of Northern California’s best kept secrets offering uncrowded backcountry with lots of solitude. Its namesake major rivers - Smith, Klamath, Trinity, Eel, Van Duzen, and Mad - are among the 1500 miles of waterways popular with anglers, kayakers, rafters, and sunbathers. The landscape is composed of extensive stands of conifers in a rugged mountain setting; elevations range from sea level to just under 7,000 feet. The forest also includes three national scenic byways, six botanical areas, four wildernesses, 365 miles of wild and scenic rivers, several lakes, outstanding 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps architecture, historic mining and logging, nationally-recognized Passport-in-Time projects, sixteen family campgrounds, numerous rustic camps, historic Bear Basin Butte Lookout and Pierson Rental Cabin, 2500 miles of roads, and 250 miles of trails. River fishing for trout, steelhead, and salmon is popular; opportunities for canoeing, rafting, kayaking, and swimming are abundant. The landscapes and waterscapes are truly spectacular, the life-styles and culture diverse, and the pace of living relaxed in the Northcoast area. The culture of the area is rich and diverse with an inordinately high number of artists, writers, and musicians who are attracted to the unique beauty of the region. The Northcoast is strongly oriented to outdoor recreation with many activities focused on the ocean, numerous river systems, redwood cathedrals located in adjacent state and national parks, and other public lands. Outside Magazine in 2001 ranked the Northcoast area as one of the top 10 places in the nation to live, work, and play because of its outdoor recreation opportunities and outstanding scenic and lifestyle values. The Lower Trinity Ranger District is bisected by State Highway 299, the main travel route in Northwestern California to reach the Northcoast. Willow Creek is Approximately 100 miles west of Redding and 45 miles east of Eureka/Arcata. At one time, a major timber producing area, Willow Creek no longer supports a major manufacturing industry. Willow Creek however, is a recreation destination for sport fishing, including salmon and steelhead, kyakers, and river rafters who heavily use the Main Stem and South Fork of the Trinity River most of the year. The area is also famous for bigfoot, achieving notoriety through the years as a hub for sightings. Hunting also is a big draw to the area with large deer and bear populations. Salyer is located 5 miles east of Willow Creek. The primary feature of Salyer is the Forest Service Guard Station, built in the 1930’s, and provides a unique worksite with tiered landscaping. An un-incorporated city, the greater area of Willow Creek/Salyer has a population of approximately 2000 year-round residents. An elementary school is located in Willow Creek with the high school for the area located on the Hoopa Valley Indian Reservation. Approximately 450 students from Orleans, Hoopa and the Willow Creek/Salyer area attend the high school. Willow Creek has most of the amenities of a larger community, gas stations, medical clinics, churches, grocery store, dentist, auto parts, hardware stores, restaurants, golf course and several other small businesses that provide most of the shopping needs of local residents. Residents will generally travel to McKinleyville/Blue Lake (38 miles), Eureka (45-50 miles west), Weaverville (45-50 miles east) or Redding (100-105 miles east) for greater shopping opportunities. Because of the mild climate, the Willow Creek/Salyer area is viewed as a desirable retirement location with housing sometimes at a premium. Average housing costs are around $200,000 though housing is available both above and below that mark. Rentals can be difficult to find and range around $550 to $800 monthly. Government housing may be available at the Salyer Work Center. Many key district staff commute from the coast. If you have any questions on the community or position contact District Ranger Bill Rice at the phone number below.
City/State/Zip:	, CA
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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