Job Details:
Title:	Forester	Annual Salary:
Series:	460	Respond By Date:	08/05/10
Grade:	GS-9
Duties:	Reviews and analyzes the project sale folder information and conducts a preliminary field reconnaissance. Identifies the land status and environmental constraints affecting layout of the proposed project on the ground. Determines sale and payment unit boundaries, proper location of logging roads, acceptable marking and cutting methods. Determines type and intensity of cruise needed. Assists in overseeing of cruising and marking of timber (both contract marking and Forest Service marking). Assembles the timber sales contract package, which includes: the preparation of detailed maps through the use of GIS, determination of stumpage prices by doing timber sale appraisals, sample contract preparation, prospectus, advertisements, and the timber sale report. Ensures mitigation compliance from NEPA document to contract. Interviews prospective purchasers and explains contract clauses, road development and cutting practices. Compiles and analyzes field data and assists in completion of environmental assessments or environmental impact statements. Conducts examinations of timber compartments and stands using Common Stand Exam in order to evaluate conditions and recommend basic land management decisions. Recommends silviculture prescriptions and action plans for timber stand improvement and reforestation development using aerial photos and on-the-ground observation and measurement. May assists in the administration or supervision of reforestation, site preparation, herbicide, stand examination or timber improvement contracts. Prepares KV Plans and Narratives in the FACTS database. Prepare KV and planting contract maps through GIS. Coordinates with others to ensure integration of the timber management plans with other resources and recommends basic land management decisions. Performs harvest inspector work as needed. Reviews logging plans with operator to ensure understanding of contract requirements. Inspects logging operations for compliance with specific contract provisions, to ensure fulfillment of silvicultural objectives, protection of watershed, recreational, aesthetics, and wildlife values.
Job Location:
Forest:	Six Rivers
District:	Smith River National Recreational Area
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 non-wilderness 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. The Northcoast area is one of the top places in the nation to live, work, and play because of its outdoor recreation opportunities and outstanding scenic values.
City/State/Zip:	, CA  95543
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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