Job Details:
Title:	Natural Resources Specialist (Assistant Recreation Officer)	Annual Salary:
Series:	0401	Respond By Date:	08/06/10
Grade:	GS-5 GS-7 GS-9
Duties:	• Position will require working weekends and involves field work • Prepares recreation plans, implements recreation plan objectives, and inspects a full range of recreation uses. Recreation uses include special use permit administration, motorized and non-motorized trails and recreation facility maintenance. The recreation program oversees a ski area, 660+ recreation residences, several outfitter/guide climbing permits, several organization camps, five campgrounds (concession operated and Forest Service operated) and numerous recreation special use permits throughout the year. • Prepares and executes project work plans for the annual trail operations maintenance and related recreation programs. The district has completed the Travel Management Analysis, has issued a Motor Vehicle Use Map. Position will include writing and applying for grants from the CA Off Highway Vehicle Division. • At the target GS-9 level supervises two recreation staff (trails program manager and OHV Manager) and active volunteers on the district. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Including assisting OHV manager with motorcycle and snowmobile patrol duties and support. • Performs Forest Protection Officer duties and insures transmittal of violation notices to the US Magistrate. • Coordinates recreation project scoping with District Forest resource specialists and prepares appropriate NEPA documentation, as required. • Serves as inspector for recreation area cleanup and/or maintenance contracts. Serves as a Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) in construction and maintenance contracts and ensures compliance with terms, conditions and specifications of the contract. • Serves as a Collection Officer for Recreation Enhancement Act facilities including ordering supplies with Purchase card duties. • Inspects recreation areas and trails for compliance with management plans, public health, and safety. Recommends measures to improve recreation and land use administration. Resolves a full range of irregular or problem situations encountered when performing a wide variety of highly interrelated, nonstandard assignments pertaining to district recreation program. • Contacts visitors to provide information about recreation regulations, opportunities, and current restrictions. Provides information on resource management practices in the area. Ensures that recreation areas and trails are maintained in accordance with standards
Job Location:
Forest:	El Dorado
District:	Placerville RD
Location Other:	The Eldorado National Forest is widely regarded as a desirable place to work. Elevations range from 2000 ft in the foothills to more than 10,000 along the Sierra Crest. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the Forest, with warm, dry summers, and cold, wet winters. Average precipitation ranges from 40 to 70 inches, occurring mainly from October to April. There is significant snowfall above 3000 feet elevation. The Eldorado NF and surrounding communities offer a variety of recreation activities. There are dozens of lakes and major reservoirs, cross-country and downhill ski areas, two unique wilderness areas, over 40 developed campgrounds, and several resort areas. Whitewater rafting on the American River is a popular recreation activity available just outside of Placerville. There are several elementary and high schools within El Dorado County. El Dorado High School in Placerville has received one of the highest academic ratings by the State. There is a 2 year college in the area as well as two 4 year colleges in Sacramento. Rental houses and apartments generally range from $1000-$1500 per month. Purchase prices for 2-3 bedroom homes range from $180,000 to $450,000+. Marshall Hospital, located in Placerville is the closest well-equipped medical center. There are several major hospitals in the Sacramento area including a Kaiser Hospital. For more information check the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.eldoradocounty.org or the Eldorado National Forest website at http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/eldorado
City/State/Zip:	Camino, CA  95709
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:	Cathy Bounds
Phone:	530 647-5304
Fax:
TTY:
Address 1:	4260 Eight Mile Road
Address 2:
City/State/Zip:	Camino CA 95709
Email:	cbounds@fs.fed.us
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