USDA FOREST SERVICE INTERMOUNTAIN REGION, R4 DUCHESNE RANGER DISTRICT 435-738-2482

The Duchesne Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest is currently advertising temporary (three to six month) employment opportunities for the 2012 field season. A variety of jobs are available in range, recreation, trails, wildlife etc. The final number and types of positions filled will depend on staffing needs and budget. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible, as hiring will begin in March. Government housing is not available for these positions.

The Duty station will be Duchesne, UT. Up to 13 temporary positions may be filled. These positions will be seasonal, not to exceed 1039 hours. Up to six of these positions may be filled under STEP (Student Temporary Employment Program) hiring authority. In order to participate in the STEP program, the student must be a student in good standing and accepted or enrolled in a degree seeking program. If you feel you would qualify to work under the STEP program, contact the supervisor to discuss your qualifications and to make arrangements to provide transcripts/resume. For more information on the STEP program go to http://www.fs.fed.us/fsjobs/step.html. Otherwise, follow the instructions listed below and apply for positions online through AVUE.

The following positions will be advertised under the Nationwide Open Continuous Recruitment (OCR) announcements that can be found at www.avuedigitalservices.com. These are temporary seasonal positions. All positions are located on the Duchesne Ranger District of the Ashley National Forest. In order to be considered for any of these jobs you MUST select Duchesne, UT as an AVUE location.

Job: Forestry Tech/Wilderness Job: Biological Tech/Fisheries Job: Biological Tech/Wildlife Series: GS-0462-04 Series: GS-0404-04 Series: GS-0404-04 Announcement #: OCRT-462-4- Announcement #: OCRT-404-4- Announcement #: OCRT-404-4- WLDN -DT FISH-DT WLDLF-DT Job: Forestry Tech/Wilderness Job: Biological Aid/Fisheries Job: Biological Tech/Wildlife Series: GS-0462-05 Series: GS-0404-03 Series: GS-0404-05 Announcement #: OCRT-462-5- Announcement #: OCRT-404-3- Announcement #: OCRT-404-5- WLDN-DT GENERAL-DT WLDLF Job: Forestry Technician/Trails Job: Range Aid/Weeds Job: Biological Aid/Wildlife Series: GS-0462-04 Series: GS-0455-03 Series: GS-0404-03 Announcement #: OCRT-462-4- Announcement #: OCRT-455-3- Announcement #: OCRT-404-3- TRAIL-DT RANGE -DT GENERAL-DT Job: Forestry Technician/Trails Job: Forestry Tech/Recreation Job: Forestry Aid/Recreation Series: GS-0462-05 Series: GS-0462-04 Series: GS-0462-03 Announcement #: OCRT-462-5- Announcement #: OCRT-462-4- Announcement #: OCRT-462-3- TRAIL-DT REC-DT GEN-DT Job: Forestry Aid/Trails Job: Forestry Tech/Recreation Series: GS-0462-03 Series: GS-0462-05 Announcement #: OCRT-462-3- Announcement #: OCRT-462-5- GEN -DT REC-DT

About the Positions:

Trails / Wilderness Positions: GS‐3‐5 These are SEASONAL Temporary Wilderness Trails or Wilderness Ranger positions. The anticipated start date is early June 2012 with an expected end of season date of September 2012. The selected individuals will serve as crewmembers on a four person wilderness trail crew or as one of four wilderness rangers. The crews work in the backcountry for eight consecutive days followed by 6 days off. Travel is usually on foot carrying a backpack that contains personal as well as work supplies and tools. Sixty to 70 pound loads would be considered average. Overnight stays involve camping in a tent. Some work will involve the use of stock (horses and mules) so familiarity with the use of riding and pack stock is preferred. Most of the work will be in the , but may occur in non‐Wilderness backcountry settings.

Trail crew members are expected to work as a close‐knit team while wilderness rangers need the skills and confidence to work alone in a Wilderness environment on multi‐day assignments. Rangers work in remote settings so a focus on personal as well a co‐worker safety is essential. Individuals working on the wilderness trail crew or as wilderness rangers can expect to perform daily arduous manual labor in a variety of weather conditions ranging from intense heat and sun to extreme cold with rain and snow at elevations ranging from 9000 to 13000 ft. Some gear such as tents, stoves, and water filters will be provided but crew members must have their own high quality outdoor gear such as hiking boots, rain gear, etc.

Recreation GS 3‐5 These are SEASONAL Temporary recreation technician positions. The anticipated start date is mid ‐ late May 2012 with an expected end of season date of September 2012. Position entails campground maintenance ‐ including cleaning fire rings, hauling garbage, painting picnic tables, cleaning restrooms etc. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and must have the ability to deal with the recreating public. The position is typically a 40 hour work week to include weekends/holidays.

Wildlife GS 3‐5 This is a SEASONAL Temporary biological technician position in wildlife. Only one position will be filled at the 3, 4, or 5 level. This position may be filled with a STEP candidate. The anticipated start date is late May 2012 with an expected end of season date of September 2012. This position will entail conducting wildlife species and habitat surveys. Surveys will require hiking/working outdoors independently and/or accompanied by the District Wildlife Biologist. Access to survey locations will be by four‐wheel drive truck and backpacking. Several trips of 4‐5 days into the High Uintas Wilderness to access high elevation basins for surveys will require backpacking. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to backpack up to 12 miles per day carrying a 30‐40 lb. backpack.

Fisheries GS 3 or GS 4 These are SEASONAL Temporary biological technician positions in fisheries. Positions will be filled at the 3 or 4 level. One of these positions may be filled with a STEP candidate. The anticipated start date is early June 2012 with an expected end of season date of August 2012. These positions will entail conducting aquatic species and habitat surveys. This will include surveys for amphibians, fish, and aquatic macroinvertebrates beginning in early June and continuing through August. Many survey locations will be accessed by hiking mountain trails to access high elevation basins within the High Uintas Wilderness. Surveys will require wading in streams and wetland areas to sample aquatic species and collect field data. Field work will typically be conducted with a crew of two technicians and/or the District Fisheries Biologist. Limited time working alone may be required. Access to survey locations will be by four-wheel drive truck and backpacking. Several trips of 4 – 5 days into the High Uintas Wilderness to access high elevation basins for surveys will require backpacking. Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be able to hike up to 12 miles per day in rugged terrain carrying a 30 – 40 lb. backpack.

Weeds GS 3 This is a SEASONAL Temporary range aid position in weeds. Only one position will be filled at the 3 level. This position may be filled with a STEP candidate. The anticipated start date is late May 2012 with an expected end of season date of September 2012. This position entails spraying noxious weeds in remote locations in the Uinta Mountains – access is by four‐wheel drive truck, ATV, or horseback – involves proper training/safe use of pesticides. The position is typically a 40 hour work week to include weekends/holidays. Previous certification to spray weeds is a plus.

CONTACTS FOR POSITIONS Recreation: Robert Jessen‐ [email protected] or Shannon Giles [email protected] Biological Aid/Tech: (Fisheries) Ron Brunson – [email protected] or (Wildlife) Bob Christensen – [email protected] Range: Amber Helmus – [email protected] Trails/Wilderness: Sandy Kaminski – [email protected]

About the Forest

Ashley National Forest has its headquarters in Vernal, , it comprises 1.3 million acres located in the northeastern portion of Utah and southwestern portion of Wyoming. National Forest System lands are located in three major areas: the northern and southern slopes of the Uinta Mountains, the Wyoming Basin, and the Tavaputs Plateau.

The Ashley National Forest is bordered by the Uintah and Ouray Ute Indian Reservation, the Uinta and Wasatch‐Cache National Forests, private property, and lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and State of Utah. Dinosaur National Monument is located approximately 10 miles east of the Forest. The Ashley National Forest was established by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1908. Its forest and range lands are protected and managed to ensure timber, grazing, minerals, water, and outdoor recreation for the American people.

The vast Uinta Mountains watershed within the Forest boundary provides vital water supplies for power, industry, farm, and city use in Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, and California. Sheep, cattle, and horses graze under permit on over a half million acres of the Forest each season. Timber is managed in harmony with other resources to insure a continuing supply and a quality environment. Over 2.5 million visitors come to the Forest each year to participate in outstanding outdoor recreation activities, such as boating, fishing, camping, hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, cross‐country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Forest landscape ranges from high desert country to high mountain areas. The elevation varies from a low of 6,000 feet to a high of 13,528 feet above sea level at the summit of Kings Peak.

Topographical diversity and intensive land management has served to protect the visual quality on the Forest. The existing vegetation patterns and the geological formations further add to the aesthetic value. The Forest boundaries include places such as the Sheep Creek Geological Area, the High Uinta Wilderness area, the Green River, and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area.

About Duchesne, Utah

Duchesne is the gateway to the Uintah Basin. It is a fast growing community with a high quality of life. Duchesne is located about two and half hours East of Salt Lake City, Utah. Duchesne is shadowed by the beautiful Uintah Mountains. Starvation State Park/Reservoir is located just outside of the city limits.

Duchesne is the county seat and there is a new Justice Center, which houses the Sheriff’s Department and Court personnel. Other county agencies operate out of Duchesne.

The main street in Duchesne is U.S. Highway 40, which is one of the main routes between Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah. Main Street was recently renovated to include, brick sidewalks, unique gas lamp style lighting, park benches and shrubbery.

Schools Elementary School – Kindergarten through 6th Grade.

High School – Grades 7 through 12.

Utah State University‐Uintah Basin (Vernal and Roosevelt) offers 13 complete bachelor degree programs and 7 complete masters degree programs. Uintah Basin Applied Technology College offers Certificates of Competency for technical, entry‐level work.

Health Care Duchesne has a small local clinic. In Roosevelt, 29 miles to the east, there is a fully staffed hospital and clinic with many doctors who specialize in all fields of medicine. There are also many dentists in Roosevelt. Duchesne has local EMT’s, a Fire Department, and 911 services.

Housing There is no Government housing available in Duchesne. There are a few homes for sale and rent. For current realty information, contact local real estate agencies.

Recreation Duchesne has its share of parks that include tennis courts, baseball fields and picnic areas. There is a swimming pool and a bowling center. Duchesne offers a full range of spring, summer, fall and winter activities. There is an old‐fashioned County Fair and Rodeo each summer. A new 9‐18 hole golf course is now in the planning stages and will be located on the outskirts of Duchesne below Starvation Reservoir. There is boating, fishing and an annual Walleye Fishing Tournament at Starvation Reservoir 5‐10 minutes northwest of town. Hunting includes deer, elk, moose, antelope, bear, pheasant and doves.

Churches Churches that provide services in Duchesne:

Catholic Baptist Latter Day Saint

Business/Shopping Clothing store; Restaurants; Fast Food/Convenience Stores; Grocery Stores; Automotive Repair; Service Stations; Hardware Stores; Motels

Economic Base Agriculture ‐ Ranching and Farming Oil Industry Tourism

Climate Spring, summer, and fall are mild and beautiful, with temperatures reaching 90‐95 degrees in July and August. Winter temperatures may go to 20 below zero in December and January.