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OUTREACH NOTICE 2018 SUMMER JOBS

Sawtooth National Forest The will soon be filling Temporary Seasonal (1039hrs) positions for the 2018 Summer Field Season. We are looking for talented applicants to join our professional and diverse workforce for the 2018 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 one of our Outreach and Recruitment Coordinators at: 208-737-3281 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.

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 : Type 6 Engine, IA Module, Prevention; Stanley, ID Fire Management Position Title Grade Announcement # Application Duty Station Contact Period Burley, ID Lance Robinson: 208-677-8294 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] Forestry Aid GS-03 18-TEMPF-R4-FAFS-3DT-ME January 10-16, 2018 Featherville, ID Matt Ganguet:208-764-3479 [email protected] (Suppression) Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 Twin Falls, ID Kyle West: 208-737-3220 [email protected] Burley, ID Lance Robinson: 208-677-8294 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-04 18-TEMPF-R4-FTFS-4DT-ME January 4-10, 2018 Featherville, ID Matt Ganguet:208-764-3479 [email protected] (Suppression) Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 Twin Falls, ID Kyle West: 208-737-3220 [email protected] Burley, ID Lance Robinson: 208-677-8294 [email protected] Forestry Technician Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] GS-05 18-TEMPF-R4-FTFEO-5DT-ME January 2-8, 2018 (Engine) Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 Forestry Technician Burley, ID Lance Robinson: 208-677-8294 [email protected] GS-04 18-TEMPF-R4-FTFLS-4DT-ME January 4-10, 2018 (Fuels) Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] Forestry Technician Burley, ID Lance Robinson: 208-677-8294 [email protected] GS-05 18-TEMPF-R4-FTFLS-5DT-ME January 2-8, 2018 (Fuels) Fairfield, ID Josh Brinkley: 208-764-3462 [email protected] Burley, ID Lance Robinson: 208-677-8294 [email protected]

Fairfield, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] Forestry Technician Featherville, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 (Prevention) GS-04 18-TEMPF-R4-FTPRV-4DT-ME January 4-10, 2018

Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 Burley, ID Lance Robinson: 208-677-8294 [email protected] Forestry Technician Fairfield, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] GS-05 18-TEMPF-R4-FTFPRV-5DT-ME January 2-8, 2018 (Prevention) Featherville, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 Ketchum, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Stanley, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031

Fire Management Cont.

Forestry Technician Twin Falls, ID GS-04 18-TEMPF-R4-FTHSHC-4DT-ME January 4-10, 2018 Kyle West: 208-737-3220 [email protected] (Hotshot) (Sawtooth IHC) Fairfield, ID Matt Ganguet:208-764-3479 [email protected] Forestry Technician Featherville, ID Matt Ganguet:208-764-3479 GS-05 18-TEMPF-R4-FTHSHC-5DT-ME January 2-8, 2018 (Hotshot/Handcrew) Stanley, ID Nick Yturri: 208-774-3031 [email protected] Twin Falls, ID Kyle West: 208-737-3220 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-04 18-TEMPF-R4-FTHLK-4DT-ME January 4-10, 2018 Ketchum, ID Ryder Bennett:208-720-5157 [email protected] () Forestry Technician GS-05 18-TEMPF-R4-FTHLTK-5DT-ME January 2-8, 2018 Ketchum, ID Ryder Bennett:208-720-5157 [email protected] (Helitack)

Wildlife/

Position Title Grade Announcement # Application Duty Station Contact Period Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Biological Science Fairfield, ID David Skinner: 208-764-3475 [email protected] GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-BSTW-4DT-ME Jan 26-Feb 1, 2018 Technician (Wildlife) Ketchum, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Biological Science Fairfield, ID David Skinner: 208-764-3475 [email protected] GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-BSTW-5DT-ME January 23-28, 2018 Technician (Wildlife) Ketchum, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 Biological Science GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-BSTW-S5DT-ME January 4-10,2018 Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Technician (Wildlife) Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Biological Science Fairfield, ID David Skinner: 208-764-3475 [email protected] GS-06 18-TEMP-R4-BSTW-6DT-ME January 22-29, 2018 Technician (Wildlife) Ketchum, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Robin Garwood: 208-727-5014 Biological Science GS-06 18-TEMP-R4-BSTW-S6DT-ME January 4-10,2018 Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Technician (Wildlife) Fairfield, ID Erika Phillips: 208-622-0094 [email protected] Biological Science Aid GS-03 18-TEMP-R4-BSA-3DT-ME Jan 31-Feb 6, 2018 Stanley, ID Scott Vuono: 208-727-5034 [email protected] Biological Science Fairfield, ID Erika Phillips: 208-622-0094 [email protected] GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-BSTF-5DT-ME January 23-28, 2018 Technician (FISH) Stanley, ID Scott Vuono: 208-727-5034 [email protected] Facilities Maintenance

Maintenance Worker WG-05 18-TEMP-R4-MWF-5DT-ME January 11-19, 2018 Stanley, ID George Tanner: 208-727-5016 [email protected] (Facilities)

Recreation/Trails/Wilderness

Position Title Grade Announcement # Application Duty Station Contact Period Forestry Technician GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-FTRRVR-4DT-ME January 10-16, 2018 Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] (Recreation) River Ranger Forestry Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-FTRRV-5DT-ME January 3-9, 2018 Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] (Recreation) River Ranger Forestry Aid Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin:208-622-0096 [email protected] GS-03 18-TEMP-R4-FAID-3DT-ME January 19-25, 2018 (Wilderness/Trails) Stanley, ID Susan James: 208-774-3037 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-FTWT-4DT-ME January 18-24, 2018 Stanley, ID Susan James: 208-774-3037 [email protected] (Wilderness/Trails) Forestry Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-FTWT-5DT-ME January 17-23, 2018 Stanley, ID Susan James: 208-774-3037 [email protected] (Wilderness/Trails) Forestry Technician Stanley, ID Susan James: 208-774-3037 [email protected] GS-06 18-TEMP-R4-FTWT-6DT-ME January 10-16, 2018 (Wilderness/Trails) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0096 [email protected] Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Forestry Aid Fairfield, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] GS-03 18-TEMP-R4-FAID-3DT-ME January 19-25, 2018 (Trails) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0096 [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 Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-FTTR-4DT-ME January 12-18, 2018 (Trails) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0096 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jay Dorr: 208-727-5011 [email protected] Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-FTTR-5DT-ME January 10-16, 2018 Featherville, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 (Trails) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0096 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jay Dorr: 208-727-5011 [email protected] Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Forestry Aid Fairfield, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] GS-03 18-TEMP-R4-FAID-3DT-ME January 19-25, 2018 (Recreation) Featherville, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0096 [email protected]

Recreation/Trails/Wilderness Cont.

Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-FTREC-4DT-ME January 17 - 23, 2018 Featherville, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 (Recreation) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0096 [email protected] Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] Burley, ID Darlene Bridges: 208-677-8304 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-FTREC-5DT-ME January 12-19, 2018 Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0096 [email protected] (Recreation) Stanley, ID Jerry Cowan: 208-774-3021 [email protected] Featherville, ID Jennifer Stevens: 208-764-3471 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-06 18-TEMP-R4-FTECR-6DT-ME January 10 - 16, 2018 (Recreation) Ketchum, ID Renee Catherin: 208-622-0096 [email protected] Work Leader WL-05 18-TEMP-R4-APL-5DT-ME January 16 - 22, 2018 Stanley, ID Jay Dorr: 208-727-5011 [email protected] (Animal Packer)

Rangeland Management

Position Title Grade Announcement # Application Duty Station Contact Period Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected] Range Aid GS-03 18-TEMP-R4-RNGA-3DT-ME Jan 31 - Feb 6, 2018 Fairfield, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected]

Fairfield, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Range Technician GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-RNGT-4DT-ME Jan 26-Feb 1 2018 Ketchum, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 Ketchum, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 [email protected] Biological Science GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-BSTIP-4DT-ME January 16-22, 2018 Fairfield, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Technician (Invasive Plants) Stanley, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 [email protected] Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected]

Fairfield, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Range Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-RTEC-5DT-ME January 12-19, 2018 Ketchum, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected]

Fairfield, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Range Technician GS-06 18-TEMP-R4-RTEC-6DT-ME January 10-16, 2018 Ketchum, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 Burley, ID Scott Soletti: 208-677-8292 [email protected]

Fairfield, ID Renee Kehler: 208-764-3474 [email protected] Range Technician GS-07 18-TEMP-R4-RTEC-7DT-ME January 5-11, 2018 Ketchum, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014 [email protected] Stanley, ID Andrea Cox: 208-774-3014

Hydrology/Minerals

Hydrological Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-HYDT-5DT-ME January 23-28, 2018 Burley, ID Mark Dallon: 208-677-8291 [email protected] Minerals Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-PSTM-5DT-ME January 16-22, 2018 Fairfield, ID Heidi Torrealday: 208-677-8295 [email protected] Forestry Aid GS-03 18-TEMP-R4-FAID-3DT-ME January 19-25, 2018 Malta, ID Jeff Gabardi: 208-737-3205 [email protected] Engineering Technician GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-ETC-4DT-ME Jan 29-Feb 5, 2018 Malta, ID Jeff Gabardi: 208-737-3205 [email protected] (Civil)

Archeology

Archeology Technician GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-ARCT-4DT-ME January 10-16, 2018 Twin Falls, ID John Dysart: 208-737-3275 [email protected] Archeology Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-ARCT-5DT-ME January 5-11, 2018 Twin Falls, ID John Dysart: 208-737-3275 [email protected] Archeology Technician GS-07 18-TEMP-R4-ARCT-7DT-ME January 3-9, 2018 Twin Falls, ID John Dysart: 208-737-3275 [email protected]

Timber

Burley, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] Forestry Aid GS-03 18-TEMP-R4-FAID-3DT-ME January 19-25, 2018 Fairfield, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] (Timber Sale Prep) Stanley, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] Burley, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-FTTSP-4DT-ME January 18-24, 2018 Fairfield, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] (Timber Sale Prep) Stanley, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-05 18-TEMP-R4-FTTSP-5DT-ME January 17-23, 2018 Stanley, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] (Timber Sale Prep) Burley, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] Fairfield, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] Forestry Technician GS-06 18-TEMP-R4-FTTSP-6DT-ME January 11-19, 2018 Stanley, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected] (Timber Sale Prep) Burley, ID Robert Albano: 208-677-8306 [email protected]

Office Clerk/Customer Service

Customer Service Ketchum, ID Susan Kranz: 208-727-5018 [email protected] GS-03 18-TEMP-R4-CSR-3DT-ME January 11-19, 2018

Representative Stanley, ID Debra Peters: 208-727-5024 [email protected] Customer Service Ketchum, ID Susan Kranz: 208-727-5018 [email protected] GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-CSR-4DT-ME January 10-16,2018 Representative Stanley, ID Debra Peters: 208-727-5024 [email protected] Burley, ID Brooke Reardon: 208-678-0430 [email protected] Office Automation Clerk GS-04 18-TEMP-R4-OAC-4DT-ME January 10-16,2018 Ketchum, ID Sarah Stalker: 208-622-0081 [email protected] Stanley, ID Debra Peters: 208-727-5024 [email protected]

Equipment Operator

Engineering Equipment WG-08 18-TEMP-R4-EEOCR-8DT-ME January 10-16, 2018 Ketchum, ID Scott Erickson: 208-622-5676 [email protected] Operator(CDL Required) Engineering Equipment WG-08 18-TEMP-R4-EEO-8DT-ME January 10-16, 2018 Ketchum, ID Scott Erickson: 208-622-5676 [email protected] Operator Engineering Equipment WG-10 18-TEMP-R4-EEOCR-10DT-ME January 11-17, 2018 Ketchum, ID Scott Erickson: 208-622-5676 [email protected] Operator(CDL Required)

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 to the country in . The Forest contains four downhill ski areas, including the world-premiere Ski Area at Sun . At 217,088 acres, the offers 250 miles of trails, 42 major peaks over 10,000 feet and 300 lakes. 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 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; , , fishing, , , white water rafting and kayaking, snowmobiling, 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 . 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; 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 encompasses approximately 400,000 acres with an abundance of backcountry opportunities and over 400 miles of hiking, horseback and motorized trails. The District also maintains numerous campgrounds and provides plenty of recreational opportunities. Located on a high elevation prairie, we experience all four seasons. Summers are warm, with highs in the 90’s and very little rainfall, great for camping and exploring the high alpine meadows and pristine mountain lakes of the back country. Winter recreation on the District is also very popular and includes snowmobiling, skiing and snowshoeing. We enjoy over 50 miles of groomed trails with endless backcountry opportunities. Ski Area, situated 12 miles north of Fairfield, boasts nearly 1200 skiable acres on the mountain and hundreds more in their phenomenal cat skiing area. Fairfield is a quiet rural Idaho town with a population of approximately 450. As with any small town, amenities are limited but there is a store, gas station, bank and a number of restaurants & “watering holes”. The full service communities of Boise and Twin Falls are within 100 miles of Fairfield, while the Wood River Valley, which includes Hailey, Ketchum & Sun Valley are a short drive (40-50 miles) away. Fairfield does have a public school system for grades K-12 and has an enrollment of approximately 175 students. Local attractions include blue ribbon fisheries, miles of mountain bike trails and even more motorized single-track trails, open spaces, trophy and hunting areas as well as the lowest population density in Idaho. Some Southern Idaho attractions include Craters of the Moon National Monument, Falls, The Herrett Center & Planetarium at the College of Southern Idaho, B.A.S.E. jumping from the Perrine Bridge over the Snake River Canyon in Twin Falls and multiple 4-Star golf courses, just to name a few. For more information, visit www.fairfieldidaho.us and https://visitsouthidaho.com/. Featherville, Idaho Featherville is a remote duty location located on the beautiful Fairfield Ranger District. This historic station is set in large ponderosa along the South Fork of the , with generator power and satellite internet this is a great place to disconnect and get back to the great outdoors. Recreational opportunities include single track motorized and non-motorized trails, river and reservoir fishing, high mountain lakes with incredible vistas and several hot springs all in the immediate area.