Job Description

Summary

This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is responsible for assisting in the development and scheduling of annual work plans and the execution of field operations relating to the unit\'s Recreation program (developed & dispersed sites, OHV program, Forest Protection, trails, special uses, etc.).

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

06/29/2023 to 07/12/2023

Salary

$20.14 - $20.14 per hour

Pay scale & grade

GS 6

Locations

MANY vacancies in the following locations:

Location Negotiable After Selection,

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Temporary -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Announcement number

24-TEMP1-R5-0024-6DT-EW

Control number

734214000

This job is open to

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Duties

• Assist other resource personnel to develop long-range plans for managing recreation resources within management developed and dispersed recreation sites on the unit. Monitors the scope of the approved operating plans.
• Identifies potential problems arising from changing use patterns and new activities and recommends strategies to deal with them. Participate in the development of the units annual work plans.
• Assist in the development of plans for recreation area maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction projects in accordance with program management objectives and policies.
• Prepares detailed project work plans and schedules, including required personnel, equipment, and supplies for specific assignments. Prepare annual updates of work needed and cost to bring site conditions and operation up to full standard.
• Recommends settings for a variety of proposed recreation facilities and provides information about the characteristics of each area. Prepares annual trail operating plans. Trains crews in construction and revegetation techniques.
• Assist in the implementation of recreation operation and maintenance plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites. Serves as inspector and contracting officers representative on service contracts insuring work is completed properly.
• Gathers, complies, and recommends improvements for developed and dispersed recreation sites on the unit. Recruits and trains volunteers. Maintains developed sites e.g., roadside and/or backcountry dispersed sites.
• Is the point of contact with community organizations and interest groups to generate interest in and utilization of forest recreation facilities. Naturalizes sites where necessary in order to control use and prevent resource damage.
• Involves the community in program and activities, determines, and recommends possible public involvement. Coordinates group visits with operational personnel and communicates schedules and requirements for logistical support.
• Serves as COR determining when contracting is the best means to complete a project. Works with contracting personnel to describe the job and develop specifications and a bid package. Performs trail log, condition, and prescription surveys.
• Inspects recreation areas, areas of concentrated public use, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and management plans, public health regulations, and safety plans. Keeps records of visitor use levels, types, and patterns.
• As Collection Officer for recreation sites, collects fees, counts, reconciles money collected, and ensures deposits are made appropriately. Responsible for preparation and administration of recreation event special use permits.
• Makes repairs, removes, or replaces facilities, or closes areas of facilities when hazards cannot be promptly eliminated. Where applicable, maintains and assists in the renovation of Recreation Rental Cabins.
• Maintains District recreation facilities such as toilets, road closure gates, hand pumps, water systems, picnic tables, fire rings, barriers, dumpsters, and other miscellaneous structures. Updates database by collecting and entering data.
• Assists in the development and the accomplishment of the districts OHV program within the framework of existing planning documents. May prepare for review by supervisor, environmental documents for OHV projects and special use events.
• Patrols OHV use areas to ensure areas are operated, used, and maintained in accordance with the recreation plan and other appropriate planning documents. Monitors permittee compliance with special use permits.
• Monitors, inspects, and reports on contracted operations for compliance with contract provisions. Jointly prepares, administers, and inspects OHV outfitter guide permits. Implements trail, bridge construction and reconstruction projects.
• Operates and maintains, in safe working order, assigned vehicles, motorcycles and ATV and trail maintenance equipment and specialized equipment used. Enforces Title 36 CFR requirements, or comparable and related regulations.
• Provides supervision and training of all personnel in preparation for operation of equipment. Assists with the enforcement of Off-Road-Vehicle (ORV) restrictions, including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs and enforcement of restrictions.
• Provides public information and interpretive services, including detailed information concerning recreational opportunities. Educate OHV users on potential resource damage caused by illegal use.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
• Must be 18 years of age
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-Verify

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the and requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

GS-06: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5).

GS-06: there is no substitution of education for this position.

Examples of specialized experience include: Planned and implemented the logistics required for completion of recreation projects, such as trail maintenance and reconstruction projects; performed site maintenance, including cleanup and naturalizing at widely dispersed sites; lead or coordinate a small crew of volunteers to accomplish recreation maintenance and construction projects; patrol forest areas to enforce federal regulations and assist with the enforcement of off-road vehicle restrictions. Worked as a Forest Protection Officer (FPO) or similar; writing incident reports or violation notices as needed; providing input for special recreation permits and on occasion monitoring special recreation events for compliance to permit stipulations; developing restoration projects; and participating in recreation plan development.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional information

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is being used to fill positions for FY2024 Temporary Employment Hiring season. The expected start date for this position will be between October 8, 2023 and December 30, 2023.

By selecting the "Location Negotiable" option during the application process, implies your willingness to be considered for any official duty location listed on this announcement and/or those duty locations not listed for this Regional announcement. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary shown is for the Rest of the U.S. See for additional information on pay rates.

This position is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, however an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or lack of funds.

Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other groups within the Region who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in any of the geographic location(s) listed on the announcement. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration.

The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the for additional information on pay rates.

The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.

: To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligible must meet the agency\'s definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered.

If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay.

This position is not eligible for telework.

Availability of government housing and federal day care facilities will vary by location.

Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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