The Eldorado National Forest is planning to fill a permanent, full-time Forester located on the Amador Ranger District in Pioneer, CA. This is for one position being outreached and flown as a Pathways, Recent Graduate and also a Merit position.
The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to determine the potential applicant pool for this position and to establish the appropriate recruitment method, e.g. merit and Pathways; use of special hiring authorities such as veteran hiring authorities and persons with disabilities authorities; and area of consideration for the advertisement.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please complete the Outreach Contact Form below and return it to Wytosha S Coney at [email protected] by
About The Position Utilizing on-the-ground inventory of sample plots and stands, maps, aerial photography, and computer reports, the forester develops and recommends unit timber plans to implement the approved timber sale program.
Reviews and appraises the timber resource to determine the area's capacity to meet allowable cut/public demand.
The employee is responsible for the oversight of site preparation, seeding, planting, stocking surveys, release, pre-commercial thinning, animal control, pruning and fertilization
The employee is responsible for the oversight of site preparation, seeding, planting, stocking surveys, release, pre-commercial thinning, animal control, pruning and fertilization
Coordinates information to ensure integration of the timber management plans with other resources and activities and with the approved land management plans.
Prepares or participates in the preparation of draft environmental impact statements or environmental analysis reports.
Prepares and assembles the timber sales contract package.
Timber Sales Administration: Conducts joint review of logging plans with the operator to ensure understanding of contract requirements. Budget Planning: Determines financial needs of the resource program and prepares recommendations for equipment, material and personnel needs; documents work progress and accountability of the timber resource program. Assists in budget planning for District or zone programs.
Supervisory Requirements: Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.
If you have further questions about the position please contact the Amador District Timber Management Officer, Robert Broderick at 209-295-5922, or by email at [email protected].
About the Forest
The Eldorado National Forest is widely regarded as a desirable place to work. Elevations range from 2000 ft. in the foothills to more than 10,000 along the Sierra Crest. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the Forest, with warm, dry summers, and cold, wet winters. Average
Page 2 of 5 precipitation ranges from 40 to 70 inches, occurring mainly from October to April. There is significant snowfall above 3000 feet elevation.
The Eldorado N.F. and surrounding communities offer a wide variety of recreation activities. There are lakes, reservoirs, several cross-country and downhill ski areas, two unique wilderness areas, over 40 developed campgrounds, several resort areas, golf courses, and outstanding local wineries and fruit orchards. Opportunities abound for water skiing, white water sports (Class II to Class V), mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, hunting and hiking. Local community theatres offer stage plays and a variety of musical entertainment. In close proximity to the forest are the communities of South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, which offer additional recreational and cultural activities.
Community Information
The community of Pioneer is located on Highway 88 which is a trans-Sierra route between the Sacramento/Stockton and the Lake Tahoe/Minden areas. Sacramento is approximately 1 ½ hour drive, Folsom approximately 1 hour and the smaller but full service community of Jackson a 20 minute drive from Pioneer. The community of Pioneer is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada at an elevation of approximately 3,000 feet. Pioneer, Pine Grove and Volcano are small communities but do provide basic necessities including groceries, restaurants, banks, doctors, dentists, Post Offices, churches, and schools, etc. Additional community information can be found at http://www.amadorcountychamber.com/
Climate
The Eldorado ranges in elevation from 2,000 ft. in the foothills to more than 10,000 along the Sierra Crest. A Mediterranean climate extends over most of the Forest, with warm, dry summers and cold, wet winters. Average precipitation ranges from 40 to 70 inches, occurring mainly from October to April. There is significant snowfall at the higher elevations.
Education
There are several Elementary Schools within the Pioneer and Pine Grove Communities. Middle and High Schools are located in Jackson, Ione, and Sutter Creek.
Housing
Housing, although expensive, is available in the local communities. Rentals generally range from $800-$1500 per month. Purchase prices for a 2 or 3 bedroom house ranges start around $200,000. Land and or lots are available as well.
Health Care
Page 3 of 5 Sutter Amador Hospital, located in Jackson, is the closest well equipped medical center. There are local doctors’ and dentists’ offices in the communities of Pioneer and Pine Grove.
OPTIONAL -- OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM
Pacific Southwest Region, USDA Forest Service Eldorado National Forest
GS-0460-05/07/09 Forester Duty Location: Pioneer, CA
Page 4 of 5 If you are interested in position, please let us know by returning the reply form no later than March 15, 2015. Send your notice to:
Wytosha S. Coney, Acting Forest Civil Rights Officer Phone: (530) 621-5203 Email: [email protected]
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