OUTREACH NOTICE 2017 SUMMER JOBS
Sawtooth National Forest The Sawtooth National Forest will soon be filling Temporary Seasonal (1039hrs) positions for the 2017 Summer Field Season. We are looking for talented applicants to join our professional and diverse workforce for the 2017 field season. If you are looking for a rewarding job connecting you to our public lands and the people who enjoy them than this is an opportunity for you.
If you have further questions please contact any of our Outreach and Recruitment Coordinators at: 208-774- 3019 or 208-737-3248 or visit the Sawtooth National Forest website at: http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/sawtooth/about-forest/jobs How to Apply You can apply for any of these positions electronically through usajobs.gov. You must complete the application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. To be considered for certain position locations, it must be among the locations you have selected. Questions about a specific position or Duty Location should be directed to the contact listed for the position. Government housing may be available. Step1 – Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.usajobs.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application. Step 2 - Create a Resume with USAJOBS or upload a Resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. See “The Federal Resume Guide” https://www.archives.gov/files/careers/jobs/forms/resume-guide.pdf for resume advice. In addition, your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement). Step 3 – Search for job by announcements by typing in the complete Announcement Number in the keyword search section under on the home page. Step 4 - Click "Apply Online" and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select "Update Application” to continue. Fire Management Supervisors Office: Sawtooth Interagency Hotshot Crew; Twin Falls, ID Minidoka Ranger District: Type 4 Engines (2), Type 6 Engines, Prevention, Fuels; Burley, ID Fairfield Ranger District: Type 6 Engine, Prevention, Fuels; Fairfield, ID 10 Person IA Crew, Prevention; Featherville, ID Ketchum Ranger District: Type 6 Engine, Type 3 Helicopter Module, Prevention, Fuels; Ketchum, ID Sawtooth National Recreation Area: Type 6 Engine, IA Module, Prevention; Stanley, ID
Position Title Grade Announcement # Application Period Duty Station Contact Burley, ID Matt Ginder: 208-677-8301 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] Forestry Aid Featherville, ID GS-03 17-TEMPF-R4-0462-3FIRE-DT January 20-24, 2017 (Suppression) Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Twin Falls, ID Andrew Addey: 208-737-3281 [email protected] Burley, ID Matt Ginder: 208-677-8301 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] Forestry Technician Featherville, ID GS-04 17-TEMPF-R4-0462-4FIRE-DT January 6-10, 2017 (Suppression) Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Twin Falls, ID Andrew Addey: 208-737-3281 [email protected] Burley, ID Matt Ginder: 208-677-8301 [email protected] Forestry Technician Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] GS-05 17-TEMPF-R4-462-5FEO-DT January 3-9, 2017 (Engine) Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Burley, ID Matt Ginder: 208-677-8301 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-04 17-TEMPF-R4-462-4FUELS-DT January 11-17, 2017 Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] (Fuels) Ketchum, ID Michelle Erdie: 208-727-5036 [email protected] Burley, ID Matt Ginder: 208-677-8301 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-05 17-TEMPF-R4-462-5FUELS-DT January 4-10, 2017 Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] (Fuels) Ketchum, ID Michelle Erdie: 208-727-5036 [email protected] Burley, ID Matt Ginder: 208-677-8301 [email protected] Forestry Technician Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] GS-04 17-TEMPF-R4-0462-4PREV-DT January 11-17, 2017 Featherville, ID (Prevention) Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Burley, ID Matt Ginder: 208-677-8301 [email protected] Forestry Technician Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] GS-05 17-TEMPF-R4-0462-5FTP-DT January 5-11, 2017 Featherville, ID (Prevention) Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID
Fire Management Cont.
Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] Featherville, ID Forestry Technician GS-05 17-TEMPF-R4-462-5HSHC-DT January 4-10, 2017 Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] (Hotshot/Handcrew) Stanley, ID Twin Falls, ID Andrew Addey: 208-737-3281 [email protected] Forestry Technician Twin Falls, ID Andrew Addey: 208-737-3281 [email protected] GS-04 17-TEMPF-R4-0462-4FTHOT-DT January 11-17, 2017 (Hotshot) (Sawtooth IHC) Forestry Technician Ketchum, ID Matt Filbert: 208-622-0084 [email protected] GS-04 17-TEMPF-R4-462-4HELI-DT January 6-12, 2017 (Helitack) Forestry Technician Ketchum, ID Matt Filbert: 208-622-0084 [email protected] GS-05 17-TEMPF-R4-462-5HELI-DT January 3-9, 2017 (Helitack)
Wildlife/Fisheries
Position Title Grade Announcement # Application Period Duty Station Contact
Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Biological Science Fairfield, ID David Skinner: 208-764-3475 [email protected] GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0404-4WLD-DT February 10-16, 2017 Technician (Wildlife) Ketchum, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Biological Science Fairfield, ID David Skinner: 208-764-3475 [email protected] GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-0404-5BSTWL-DT February 7-13, 2017 Technician (Wildlife) Ketchum, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Biological Science Fairfield, ID David Skinner: 208-764-3475 [email protected] GS-06 17-TEMP-R4-0404-BIOW-DT February 3-9, 2017 Technician (Wildlife) Ketchum, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Biological Science GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0404-4FISH-DT February 7-13, 2017 Fairfield, ID Erika Phillips: 208-622-0094 [email protected] Technician (FISH) Biological Science Fairfield, ID Erika Phillips: 208-622-0094 [email protected] GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-0404-5BSTF-DT February 3-9, 2017 Technician (FISH) Stanley, ID Scott Vuono: 208-727-5034 [email protected]
Facilities Maintenance
Laborer WG-03 17-TEMP-R4-3502-3LBR-DT January 20-26, 2017 Stanley, ID George Tanner: 208-727-5016 [email protected]
Recreation/Trails/Wilderness
Position Title Grade Announcement # Application Period Duty Station Contact
Forestry Technician GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-0462-5FTRRV-DT January 11-17, 2017 Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] (Recreation) River Ranger Forestry Technician GS-06 17-TEMP-R4-0462-6FTWIL-DT January 17-23, 2017 Stanley, ID Liese Dean: 208-727-5023 [email protected] (Wilderness/Trails) Forestry Technician January 31 - GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-462-4WILD-DT Stanley, ID Liese Dean: 208-727-5023 [email protected] (Wilderness/Trails) February 6, 2017 Forestry Technician GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0462-4REC-DT January 18-24, 2017 Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] (Recreation) River Ranger Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Forestry Technician Fairfield, ID Jennifer Hulme: 208-764-3471 [email protected] GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-0462-5FTTRA-DT January 18-24, 2017 (Trails) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0069 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jay Dorr: 208-727-5011 [email protected] Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Forestry Technician Fairfield, ID Jennifer Hulme: 208-764-3471 [email protected] GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-462-5REC-DT January 24-30, 2017 (Recreation) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0069 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0462-4FTTRA-DT January 24-30, 2017 Fairfield, ID Jennifer Hulme: 208-764-3471 [email protected] (Trails) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0069 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jay Dorr: 208-727-5011 [email protected] Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Jennifer Hulme: 208-764-3471 [email protected] Forestry Tech January 27 - GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0462-4RECA-DT Featherville, ID (Recreation) Developed February 2, 2017 Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0069 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] Forestry Technician January 27 - GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-0462-5FTWIL-DT Stanley, ID Liese Dean: 208-727-5023 [email protected] (Wilderness/Trails) February 2, 2017 Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Jennifer Hulme: 208-764-3471 [email protected] Forestry Aid 17-TEMP-R4-0462-3REC-DT January 31 - Featherville, ID GS-03 (Recreation/Trails) February 6, 2017 Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0069 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jay Dorr: 208-727-5011 [email protected]
Recreation/Trails/Wilderness Cont.
Forestry Technician GS-06 17-TEMP-S4-0462-6WTRL-DT January 20-25, 2017 Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0069 [email protected] (Wilderness/Trails) Forestry Technician GS-06 17-TEMP-S4-0462-6RCTR-DT January 24-30, 2017 Fairfield, ID Jennifer Hulme: 208-764-3471 [email protected] (Recreation/Trails) January 31 - Animal Packer GS-05 17-TEMP-S4-5001-5APLD-DT Stanley, ID Jay Dorr: 208-727-5011 [email protected] February 6, 2017
Rangeland Management
Position Title Grade Announcement # Application Period Duty Station Contact
17-TEMP-R4-0455-3RNG-DT January 26 - Ketchum, ID Range Aid GS-03 Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] February 1, 2017 Stanley, ID 17-TEMP-R4-0455-3RNGA-DT February 24-March 2, Burley, ID Peter Gula: 208-677-8290 [email protected] Range Aid GS-03 2017 Fairfield, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Burley, ID Peter Gula: 208-677-8290 [email protected] Ketchum, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Range Technician GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0455-4RNGT-DT January 25-31, 2017 Stanley, ID Fairfield, ID Burley, ID Peter Gula: 208-677-8290 [email protected] Ketchum, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Range Technician GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-0455-5RTCH-DT January 24-30, 2017 Stanley, ID Fairfield, ID Burley, ID Peter Gula: 208-677-8290 [email protected] Ketchum, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Range Technician GS-06 17-TEMP-R4-0455-6RTCH-DT January 18-24, 2017 Stanley, ID Fairfield, ID Burley, ID Peter Gula: 208-677-8290 [email protected] Ketchum, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Range Technician GS-07 17-TEMP-R4-0455-7RTCH-DT January 17-24, 2017 Stanley, ID Fairfield, ID
Hydrology Hydrological Technician GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-1316-5HYD-DT February 3-9, 2017 Burley, ID Mark Dallon: 208-677-8291 [email protected]
Archeology
Archeology Technician GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0102-4ARCH-DT January 17-23, 2017 Twin Falls, ID John Dysart: 208-737-3275 [email protected]
Archeology Technician GS-05 17-TEMP-R4-0102-5ARCH-DT January 12-18, 2017 Twin Falls, ID John Dysart: 208-737-3275 [email protected]
Archeology Technician GS-07 17-TEMP-R4-0102-7ARCH-DT January 3-9, 2017 Twin Falls, ID John Dysart: 208-737-3275 [email protected]
Timber
Forestry Technician January 31 – GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0462-4FTTSP-DT Burley, ID Karl Fuelling: 208-677-8307 [email protected] (Timber Sale Prep) February 6, 2017
Office Clerk/Customer Service
Customer Service Ketchum, ID Susan Kranz: 208-727-5018 [email protected] GS-03 17-TEMP-R4-0303-3CSR-DT January 19-25, 2017 Representative Stanley, ID Celina Moreno: 208-774-3033 [email protected] Ketchum, ID Susan Kranz: 208-727-5018 [email protected] Customer Service GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0303-4CSREP-DT January 13-19,2017 Ketchum, ID Sarah Stalker: 208-622-0081 [email protected] Representative Stanley, ID Celina Moreno: 208-774-3033 [email protected] Burley, ID Cara Schenk: 208-677-8300 [email protected] Office Automation Clerk GS-04 17-TEMP-R4-0326-4OAC-DT January 13-19,2017 Ketchum, ID Sarah Stalker: 208-622-0081 [email protected] Stanley, ID Celina Moreno: 208-774-3033 [email protected]
Equipment Operator
Engineering Equipment WG-08 17-TEMP-R4-5716-8CDL-DT January 20-26, 2017 Ketchum, ID Scott Erickson: 208-622-5676 [email protected] Operator Engineering Equipment WG-08 17-TEMP-R4-5716-8EEOP-DT January 12-18, 2017 Ketchum, ID Scott Erickson: 208-622-5676 [email protected] Operator Engineering Equipment WG-10 17-TEMP-R4-5716-10EEQO-DT January 13-19, 2017 Ketchum, ID Scott Erickson: 208-622-5676 [email protected] Operator The Sawtooth National Forest: The Sawtooth National Forest is 2.1 million acres and divided into four management units. Elevations range from 4,513 to 12,009 feet above sea level offering a great variety of topography and vegetation. The Forest extends from northern Utah to the Salmon River country in Idaho. The Forest contains four downhill ski areas, including the world-premiere Bald Mountain Ski Area at Sun Valley. At 217,088 acres, the Sawtooth Wilderness offers 250 miles of trails, 42 major peaks over 10,000 feet and 300 lakes.
Community Information: Burley, Idaho The population of Burley is approximately 10,000 and is a full service community. Population within the immediate vicinity approaches 20,000. Numerous schools, churches and shopping opportunities exist within the Mini-Cassia (Minidoka and Cassia County) area, along with Cassia Regional Medical Center and Minidoka Memorial Hospital. Housing in Burley is very reasonable and would be considered cheap compared to other areas of the west. Burley is located just 35 miles from Twin Falls, which has a regional airport and most major shopping outlets. Situated along the Snake River the City of Burley provides access to the 20 miles of the most approachable shoreline of the entire river. Located on both the south and north sides of the river, this access offers many opportunities for water sports and fishing. The city also has numerous parks and recreational facilities, including two golf courses. Burley serves as the major shopping center for the Mini-Cassia area. A temperate climate, beautiful scenery, numerous recreations opportunities that can be enjoyed without the large crowds typical of larger urban areas make this a desirable place to live.
Stanley, Idaho Stanley is a remote rural community with a base population of 100, located at the foothills of the awesome Sawtooth Mountains. It is known for its excellent recreation opportunities; hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, hunting, white water rafting and kayaking, snowmobiling, snowshoe adventures, and cross country skiing. The climate can be extreme. Snow may extend from November through mid-May with temperatures dropping to -20(F) degrees for a week or so in January. The area has a year round Medical Clinic staffed with an on-call physician’s assistance. Major medical services are available 60 miles south in Ketchum, Idaho, or 120 miles southwest in Boise. The same distances apply for shopping for other than basic grocery items. There are several sporting goods shops and good restaurants open in the summer months. Ketchum, Idaho Ketchum is a 4 season resort community located in the heart of the Wood River Valley. The communities of Hailey, Bellevue and Sun Valley lie within close commuting distance to the city of Ketchum. The Wood River Valley is a full service area, with an excellent school system serving grades K-12. Medical services exist in both Hailey and Ketchum, in addition to one hospital and numerous medical clinics offering many types of specialized physicians. Shopping exist for all necessary goods, and can be done locally. In addition to the resort atmosphere at Sun Valley, the local area provides many cultural events including top musical artists, sporting events and art/music festivals. World Class outdoor recreation opportunities exist generally within 30-45 minutes of anyone living in the valley and include; alpine skiing and snowboarding on the legendary Sun Valley Resort “Bald Mountain”, over 160 kilometers of Nordic ski trails, thousands of acres of snowmobiling opportunities, hundreds of miles of single track mountain biking, hiking and motorcycle trails, incredible fishing opportunities in the Salmon River, Big Wood, Big Lost and world famous Silver Creek and excellent bird and big game hunting opportunities.. Fairfield, Idaho The Fairfield Ranger District is approximately 400,000 acres with lots of back country opportunities. The District maintains over 400 miles of trails (hiking, horseback and motorized), numerous campgrounds and plenty of recreational opportunities. Winter recreation is also very popular, we have over 50 miles of groomed snowmobile trails with endless backcountry opportunities and Soldier Mountain ski hill is located 12 miles north of town. Fairfield is located on a high prairie and experiences all four seasons. Summers are warm, with highs in the 90’s and very little rainfall, great for camping and getting into the back country. Fairfield is a quiet rural Idaho town with a population of approximately 450. As in any small town, amenities are scarce but we do have a store, a bank, and numerous restaurants. The full service communities of Boise and Twin Falls are within 100 miles of Fairfield, while Ketchum and Sun Valley are 50 miles away. Fairfield does have a public school system for grades K-12 and has an enrollment of approximately 175 students. Featherville, Idaho Featherville is a remote duty location located on the Fairfield Ranger District. If you like living in the woods this is a great spot with many recreational opportunities right out your front door.