Anyone interested in working for the Forest Service can view available positions by visiting the USAJOBS. Even if a potential applicant has already developed a resume in USAJOBS, it will still be necessary to complete the Forest Service application process through the Avue online application system.
If you have still have questions regarding employment opportunities for any National Forest, you may call the Albuquerque Service Center - Human Capital Management at 877-372-7248 and choose "Option 2".
Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation), GS-0462-03/04/05
The Coconino National Forest is now advertising for a Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation) GS-06/07 located in Happy Jack, Arizona. This position is being advertised until Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Grade level depends on the individual qualifications of those selected. Those interested should apply through the avuecentral website at https://www.avuecentral.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu, under the following announcements:
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OCRT-462-3-GEN-DT - Forestry Aid GS-0462-3
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OCRT-462-4-TSP-DT - Forestry Technician - Timber Sales Prep GS-0462-4
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OCRT-462-5-TSP-DT - Forestry Technician Timber Sales Prep GS-462-5
Applicants must choose Happy Jack, AZ as the Preferred Location. These are temporary seasonal positions located in Happy Jack, AZ on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District, Coconino National Forest. These positions will be based out of the Blue Ridge Ranger Station with primary responsibilities in Timber Sale Preparation. Housing may be avialable.
DUTIES:
Functioning as part of a crew, members will utilize silvicultural prescriptions and marking guidelines, aerial photography, maps, and environmental analysis reports to designate (mark) timber in a variety of forest types and stand conditions. Traverse and layout harvest unit boundaries, road locations, and determine unit area. Serve as a Qualified Timber Cruiser or Cruiser’s Aid to perform routine timber cruising and sample surveys to determine quantity (volume) of timber in a given area by species, type, and quality. Utilize tools such as relaskop, clinometers, diameter tape, compass, prism, GPS, laser range-finder, and data recorders to accomplish timber duties.
For additional information on these positions, please contact Shawn Martin at 928-477-5003, or Kristine Murphy at 928-477-5059.
Forestry Technician (Recreation) GS-0465
The Red Rock Ranger District is outreaching for up to six GS-0462-5 seasonal Forestry Technician (Recreation) positions. Those interested should apply through the avuecentral website at AVUE CENTRAL, under the following announcement:
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OCRT-462-5-Rec-DT - Forestry Technician Recreation GS-0462-5
Applicants must choose Sedona, AZ as the Preferred Location. These are temporary seasonal positions located in Sedona, AZ on the Red Rock Ranger District, Coconino National Forest. These positions will be based out of the Red Rock Ranger Station in the Village of Oak Creek with primary responsibilities in Recreation. Housing may be available.
DUTIES:
Functioning as part of a crew, members will provide district recreation support primarily within the Fossil Creek Wild and Scenic River area. This area receives over 90,000 visitors during the summer season. Work includes visitor contacts, trash cleanup, volunteer coordination, resource protection, sign and fence installation, and trail and road patrol in a hot desert environment.We're looking for motivated people with demonstrated interpersonal skills as well as being, or the ability to become, a Forest Protection Officer. Competitive candidates would be someone with strong interpersonal communication skills since the incumbent will work with a variety of different user groups, stakeholders, youth crews, and volunteers to accomplish work in this heavily visited area.
Referral List will be requested on March 12th 2012