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Society of Range Management Convention
We also attended the Society of Range Management convention in Boise, Idaho from February 12 to 16, 2023. You don't have to attend the convention to apply.
- Boise Center-Room 440
850 W Front ST
Boise, ID 83702
Job Opportunities
Some of the jobs we are hiring for include the following. Check back to this webpage in February for a full list of opportunities.
Rangeland Management Specialists
Intern
Recent Graduate
- Rangeland Management Specialist (Recent Graduate): GS-0454-05/07 with promotion potential to GS-09.
- Rangeland Management Specialist (Recent Graduate): GS-0454-07/09 with promotion potential to GS-11.
Merit
- Rangeland Management Specialist: GS-0454-05/07 with promotion potential to GS-09.
- Rangeland Management Specialist: GS-0454-07/09 with promotion potential to GS-11.
- Rangeland Manager Developmental Program: GS-0401-07 with promotion potential to GS-09.
Rangeland management specialists manage range vegetation on National Forest lands for a variety of uses, including grazing by livestock and forage for wildlife. They also work closely with livestock producers while managing permits which allows grazing on National Forest lands. They also analyze ecosystem health and maintain diversity of plant and grass communities in grazing areas.
Soil Scientists
Recent Graduate
Merit
Soils scientists spend time outdoors collecting soil samples in order to determine physical, chemical, and morphological characteristics in different areas of a watershed. Soils scientists describe and classify soil properties according to the National Cooperative Soil Survey standards and determine how suitable an area is for management. They write watershed restoration plans, erosion control plans, soil resources improvement plans, soil management reports, soil survey reports, and special project reports for management. Soil scientists take care of the soil.
Hydrologists
Recent Graduate
Merit
Hydrologists work indoors and outdoors conducting inventories of water sources, such as streams, lakes and springs using various techniques. They look at the health of water bodies and how they might be impacted by Forest management or other disturbances, by analyzing flow patterns, temperature, use, quantity and quality in order to come up with management recommendations. Hydrologists closely work with other specialists, such as engineers, fish biologists, and soils scientists.
Archeologists
Intern
Recent Graduate
Merit
Archeologists may spend their time working outdoors or in an office conducting studies of culture resources in areas where Forest Service projects are proposed to start. Archeologists investigate government records, maps, aerial photographs, and interview people concerning project sites. They serve on surveying crews to help locate and verify archeological sites, as well as helping excavated and salvage archeological sites. Archeologists protect culture resources while allowing for present land use needs.
Geologists
Recent Graduate
Merit
Geologists collect data, take samples, make observations, prepare reports of their findings to properly identify geologic environments, and evaluate mineral resources . Geologists assess potential impacts of geological resources on forest management, as well as the impacts of forest management on geological resources.
Civil Engineers
Demonstration Project
Civil Engineers conduct surveys and site investigations to obtain baseline and field data on soils, typography, drainage, existing structures and utilities, and practical layouts of proposed roads, facilities or structures in relation to terrain. They make design calculations and prepare specifications for portions of project for forest development facilities, which include roads, trails, water and wastewater facilities, buildings, bridges, culverts, and other engineering facilities.
Range Technician
Recent Graduate
Merit
Range technicians assist in planning rangeland management support projects by applying a wide variety of range management practices, methods, and procedures to assess range conditions, range improvements and maintenance needs, and user compliance. Range technicians work in the conservation, regulation, and use of public or Federally controlled lands for livestock grazing, recreational opportunities, healthy watersheds, and wildlife habitat.
Student Trainee (Physical Sciences)
Intern
Physical sciences student trainee positions will offer on the job training in the physical sciences field that could lead to a permanent professional or technical position. Physical science programs covered in this position include but are not limited to hydrology, geology, land surveying, and cartography. Interns may gain experience in one or multiple programs depending on the needs of their assigned Forest Service unit.
Student Trainee (Biology)
Intern
Biology and natural resources student trainee positions will offer on the job training in the natural resources and biological sciences program that could lead to a permanent professional or technical position. Programs covered in this position include but are not limited to forestry, wildlife biology, range management, botany, recreation, and fish biology. Interns may gain experience in one or multiple programs depending on the needs of their assigned Forest Service unit.
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