OUTREACH NOTICE

Purchase Agent GS-1105-07 Tongass National Forest

Living in Southeast Alaska is an exceptional and never-to-be-forgotten adventure! You may see Orcas as well as eagles from your office window, learn from Alaska Native elders, and catch as many fish as you need, in addition to enjoying and participating in cultural activities. Living in Southeast Alaska is unique. Travel between communities and to the Outside (lower 48 states) generally means getting on an airplane (either jet or small float plane) or on a ferry. Between one’s sense of humor about the rain and the diverse array of activities offered in communities, most people who move here love it!

The Tongass National Forest is outreaching for a permanent full time Purchase Agent GS-1105-07 to be located in Ketchikan, Petersburg, or Sitka, Alaska. This position is within the Tongass National Forest Supervisor’s Office. If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please complete the outreach response form located below and send it to Rick Abt, Operations Staff Officer, at [email protected] by close of business April 5, 2013. For additional information on this position or location please contact Rick Abt at (907)228-6289, or in his absence Louise Jackson at (907)772-5819.

Position Title: Purchase Agent

Tours of Duty: Permanent FT

Duty Station: Ketchikan, Petersburg, or Sitka, Alaska

Description of Duties: This position is located on a Forest Service unit where the incumbent performs the more complex procurement transactions under the simplified acquisition threshold. The incumbent may serve as the Local Agency Program Coordinator for a unit or group of units (e.g., Zone, Service Area).

The supervisor of the position is Rick Abt, who may be reached at (907) 228-6289 or [email protected].

Qualification Requirements: Those who are interested must meet the qualification requirements for the GS-2005 as covered under the Technical Standards. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at any federal personnel office OR on the Internet at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.htm.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the federal service is required. Specialized experience is experience, which is directly related to the position to be filled, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

For information on the position: Contact Person(s): Rick Abt Phone Number: (907) 228-6289 Email address: [email protected]

If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the attached form and send it to [email protected] by close of business April 5, 2013.

Thank you for your interest in this position!

OUTREACH NOTICE FORM

Tongass National Forest Purchase Agent

Respond by: April 5, 2013

Position Title/Series/Grade: Purchase Agent GS-1105-7 Duty Station: Tongass National Forest Supervisor’s Office Ketchikan, Petersburg, or Sitka, AK

I am interested in this position and will check http://www.usajobs.opm.gov for the announcement. Please submit your application at www.avuedigitalservices.com to be considered.

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name: Date: Address: Phone: E-Mail:

Current title/series/grade/location: Duty Station Preference: Type of appointment you are currently under: (e.g., Career, Career-Conditional, Excepted-ANILCA, Excepted VRA, etc)

Are you currently a Federal employee: YES NO

Briefly describe why you will be a quality candidate for this position:

Tongass National Forest Information: The Tongass National Forest was established in 1902 and covers nearly 17 million acres in Southeast Alaska. It is the nation’s largest and most untouched National Forest. The Tongass stretches nearly 500 miles from its boundary with the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in the north, to the Canadian boundary in the south. It includes most of the islands of the Alexander Archipelago, and the mainland between these islands. The unique forest landscapes of the Tongass vary dramatically in topographic relief and include a mosaic of forest, peat lands, steep rocky areas, glaciated mountains and other non-forested lands.

Alaska’s magnificent scenery, vast forests, and abundant natural resources match the size of the forest. The Tongass makes up ninety percent of Southeast Alaska and is a land of glaciers, mountains, waterways and thousands of islands separated by straits and channels. The islands and mainland create 11,000 miles of shoreline where regal mountains rise from the tidewater to overlook a mostly undeveloped and isolated landscape. The geography of the Alexander Archipelago presents a transportation challenge and most of the Tongass is isolated from the continental road system. You will find yourself boating or flying in a floatplane to most field locations. Visitors arrive by cruise ship, ferry or commercial airplane.

The Forest has 175 public recreation cabins and shelters, nearly 600 miles of trails, approximately 11,000 miles of saltwater shoreline, 45,000 miles of stream, 20,000 lakes and ponds, and more than 1,000 islands. It includes Prince of Wales Island, the third largest island in United States. It also has two national monuments—Admiralty Island and Misty Fiords.

TNF website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r10/tongass/

Duty Station Information: (to access links below ‘unlock’ document via the forms toolbar)

Ketchikan: The community of Ketchikan is a close-knit community of about 15,000 and makes its living from the surrounding forest, from the abundant fish runs, from the thousands of visitors that flock north each year and other entrepreneurial ventures. Ketchikan has a large recreation center and a public pool located at the high school for public recreation. The community has numerous churches, several restaurants, and galleries and is home to several fine art festivals. There are several elementary schools in the area, a high school and college providing a wide range of educational opportunities.

Ketchikan is known as “The First City” as it’s the gateway to Alaska and is home of the Blueberry Arts Festival and other cultural events throughout the year. Misty Fiords National Monument Wilderness is only a short flight or boat ride from town and offers spectacular recreational opportunities. There are three campgrounds within a short ride from town and numerous hiking trail opportunities from saltwater to alpine areas.

For more information about Ketchikan click on the following links: http://www.visit-ketchikan.com/ http://www.ketchikan.com/

Petersburg: Petersburg is located on Mitkof Island, north of Ketchikan and south of Juneau in Southeast Alaska. Mitkof Island is approximately 24 miles long and 135,000 acres in size. The town population is approximately 3300 and is made up mostly of people employed in the fishing industry, logging, retail businesses, city, state, native, and federal agencies. Situated adjacent to Frederick Sound, Petersburg faces the Wrangell Narrow and Kupreanof Island. Petersburg Mountain, located on Kupreanof Island, acts as a visual landmark as well as a backdrop for a variety of waterfront activities. The Stikine-LeConte Wilderness Area and Petersburg Creek-Duncan Sale Chuck wilderness are nearby.

For more information about Petersburg click on the following links: http://www.petersburg.org/ http://www.petersburgalaska.com/

Sitka: With views of island-studded waters and stately spruce forests reaching to the water’s edge, Sitka is considered Alaska’s most beautiful seaside town. Sitka is located on the west coast of Baranof Island fronting the Pacific Ocean, on Sitka Sound. A dormant volcano, Mount Edgecumbe, rises 3,200 feet above the community. It is 95 air miles southwest of Juneau, and 185 miles northwest of Ketchikan. Seattle, Washington lies 862 air miles to the south. Sitka is located in the Sitka Ranger District. The area encompasses 2,874.0 sq. miles of land and 1,937.5 sq. miles of water. January temperatures range from 23 to 35; summers vary from 48 to 61. Average annual precipitation is 96 inches, including 39 inches of snowfall.

Sitka abounds with year-round wildlife viewing opportunities. There are also numerous opportunities for subsistence and recreational activities including hunting, fishing, hiking & kayaking. Sitka has a wide selection of professional services in their community and is home to the annual Alaska Day and Seafood Festivals.

For more information about Sitka click on the following links: http://www.sitka.com/ http://www.sitka.org/