The USDA Service has implemented an application program for nationwide cen- tralized recruitment notices. Applications are submitted through on-line vacancy an- nouncements. To submit applications for temporary positions, use the website www.usajobs.gov. Announcements will soon be posted on the federal jobs data- base, USAJobs (www.usajobs.gov). At this time not all of the vacancy announcements are available in USAJobs. They are ex- pected to be open soon. We are providing this outreach brochure to inform interested applicants about what may be open and can begin working on their resume through USAJobs. Additionally, this will give candi- dates the opportunity to talk with the peo- ple listed as Outreach Contacts about the Seasonal Temporary various positions. When the announce- Employment ments become available in USAJobs, this information will be distributed and vacan- Gila National Forest cies will be listed in USAJobs website as Quemado Ranger Open Continuous Announcement (OCR’s). For More Information: District.  Resource Crew contact: Monte Topmiller ([email protected]) Amanda Gehrt ([email protected]) Timothy Hendricks ([email protected])  contact: Nate Nozie ([email protected]) Thad Marcoe ([email protected]) 2013 QUEMADO RANGER DISTRICT GILA NATIONAL FOREST #1 Forest Service Circle PO Box 159 Quemado, New 87829 Phone: 575-773-4678 Fax: 575-773-4114 The Quemado Ranger District may soon be fill- Lookout: Serves as a lookout in the de- Physical/Mailing Address: ing seasonal employment for wildland fire and tection of wildland . Assists with the fire resource crew positions for the upcoming 2013 dispatch through operation of radios, tele- Physical Address: season. The positions will be for seasonal non- phones, and other necessary equipment to permanent positions with the duty stations locat- exchange information for fire weather and Quemado Ranger District ed in Quemado and/or Luna N.M. This notifica- other forest suppression activities. Gives #1 Forest Service Circle tion is being circulated to inform prospective and fire reports by location, estimated size, applicants of this upcoming opportunity. The and other pertinent information. Read simple Quemado, New Mexico 87829 incumbents will serve as Engine or Hand Crew weather instruments and report wind direc- Members, Lookout, or Resource Crew depend- tion, wind speed, temperature, humidity, and Mailing Address: ing on which vacancy announcement individuals fire behavior information. Keep dispatchers Quemado Ranger District apply. Interested applicants will need to apply and fire officials informed of current condi- through www.usajobs.gov tions. PO Box 159 Quemado, New Mexico 87829

Resources Crew: RANGE/WATERSHED/WILDLIFE/ROADS: Em- ployees will assist in the gathering of data which will be used for the administration of Firefighting: Seasonal jobs in wildland fire- grazing permits, implement range improve- ment projects such as fence construction and fighting include working on a local unit engine pipeline installation. Crew will also be doing a crew or hand crew, you will be assisting in fire variety of wildlife surveys that will require hik- suppression, prevention, and aid in natural disas- ing, GPS use, Data recording and wildlife pro- ters. Remember these are tough jobs usually per- Caption describing picture or graphic. ject maintenance and crew will also be check- formed in primitive, backcountry conditions. In ing accuracy of location and repairing forest addition to specific requirements for each kind of service road signs. Need to have a working job, it is essential that be in top physi- knowledge of GPS units. Will also have the cal condition for this demanding work. Employ- opportunity to work in other staff area. ees and prospective applicants must pass the Work Capacity Test (WCT) annually before RECREATION: Employees will assist in clean- working on the fireline. The Forest Service will ing and maintaining recreation facilities at provide you Personal Protective Equipment campgrounds on the district. Additional pro- Smokey Wants You! (PPE) clothing, hardhat and , but you ject assignments such as carpentry, stone work, must provide your own vibram lug soled, leather machinery operation, landscaping, etc, are eight-inch topped boots. The Forest Service also available based on individual skill levels.