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Pike & San Isabel National Forests - Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

OUTREACH for Permanent Full-time – POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY

Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration) Timber Sale Administrator GS-462-8/9

The Pike and San Isabel National Forests, Cimarron and Comanche Grasslands, is currently seeking a candidate to fill a Forestry Technician or Forester engaging primarily in Timber Sale Administration and as a Contracting Officers Representative (COR) on stewardship and service contracts. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this opportunity.

To express interest in this position, please complete the attached voluntary Outreach Interest Form and return it by October 17, 2017 to:

• Jim Gerleman, Timber Program Manager, [email protected] 719-553-1513

DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE POSITION: The incumbent serves as Timber Sale Administrator on complex timber sale contracts and as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) on stewardship or service contracts duties as delegated across the PSICC. The position is responsible for providing input to presale contract packages and sale design, coordinates with other staff to ensure effective management of multiple contracts. The position ensures safety procedures are being adhered to including annual review of safety plans. The position coordinates with the District during administration of contract activities. Gives advice and counsel to prospective sale administrators and harvest inspectors. The position coordinates timber sale financial information with the Timber Sale Accounting Center within the South Timber Contracting Zone. This positon also serves as a COR in the administration of stewardship and service contracting across the Forest.

If not certified as a timber sale administrator, the incumbent would be expected to complete certification within two years of appointment. This position is an integral part in overseeing implementation of vegetation management activities across the Forest. The is heavily engaged in stewardship contracting, most of these sales that are part of the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project (CFLRP) program. Multiple stewardship contract are active at once, including sales that are part of a Long Term Stewardship Contact. Also the Pike is engaged in treating vegetation for high performance partnerships such as Water and Colorado Springs Utilities, and others. The San Isabel National Forest’s timber program is primarily a traditional one. The focus on the San Isabel currently is on salvaging spruce beetle affected areas and reducing future susceptibility in other forested areas. These sales are implemented mostly using regular timber sales, but there are some stewardship sale use. Forest wide yearly accomplishments are in the range of 15,000-20,000 CCF of timber volume sold, and 1,500-2,500 acres of products removed through regular timber and stewardship sales. The incumbent is also responsible for the coordination of the sale administration review of pre-sale contract packages.

This position is part of a team of timber sale administrators/COR that includes two other sale administrators (including a Forest Service Representative) and one engineering technician. This team reports directly to the Forest Timber Program Manager at the Supervisor’s Office.

DUTY STATION: The duty location will be at any one of the following locations: Pueblo, CO Salida, CO Woodland Park, CO

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible - Not Covered.

Program Highlights: • The implementation of 1,700 acres per year of restoration and fuels reduction through the Colorado Front Range Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Project on the Pike National Forest. • Forest wide annual completion of approximately 15,000 CCF volume sold and 2,500 acres of product removal through stewardship and regular timber sales, including over 2,000 acres of other stewardship activities. • Accomplishments of over 2,500 acres of vegetation management activities that are funded by high performance partnerships. • Both the Pike and San Isabel also have active special forest products programs with an emphasis on firewood and Christmas trees.

The ideal candidate for this position is: • A person who is extremely motivated, and gets things done. • Comfortable in a fast-changing environment. • Goal-driven, and wants to raise the bar every day. • A great communicator. • Someone keen to learn new things. • Extremely well organized.

For Information about the position contact: Jim Gerleman, Timber Program Manager at (719)553-1513 ABOUT THE PIKE AND SAN ISABEL NATIONAL FORESTS, CIMARRON AND COMANCHE NATION GRASSLANDS:

Cimarron

The Cimarron National Grassland is located in the southwest corner of , with the District office being located in Elkhart, KS. The Cimarron National Grassland covers just over 100,000 acres of public land that is managed for multiple resources use including range, minerals, wildlife, water, , developed and dispersed recreation. The historic goes through the Cimarron National Grassland.

Comanche National Grassland

The Comanche National Grassland is located in southeastern Colorado, with District offices in Springfield, CO and La Junta, CO. The Comanche National Grassland covers over 440,000 acres of public land that is managed for multiple resources use including range, minerals, wildlife, water, fire, developed and dispersed recreation. The Comanche National Grassland is home to the internationally known dinosaur trackway in Picketwire Canyon, and has abundant archeological sites throughout the area.

Leadville Ranger District

The Leadville Ranger District is located in the San Isabel National Forest and covers both Lake and Chaffee counties. Leadville serves as the headwaters of the . The Leadville Ranger District is the highest ranger district in the Forest Service System with elevations ranging from 8,000 to 14,400 feet. The majority of the 289,000 acre district is above 10,000 feet and located within inventoried roadless areas or Congressionally-designated Wilderness Areas.

Pikes Peak Ranger District

The Ranger District is located in with the District Office being located in Colorado Springs, the second largest city in Colorado. The District is located on the Pike National Forest and covers roughly 230,000 acres, which are managed for multiple resources use including range, minerals, wildlife, water, fire, developed and dispersed recreation. The Pikes Peak Ranger District is home to the Pike Interagency as well as a module.

Salida Ranger District

The Salida Ranger District covers 448,885 acres across five counties. Three wilderness areas are located on the District with a fourth area proposed on BLM land directly adjacent to National Forest and Browns Canyon. The Ranger District is located in the “Home of the Fourteeners” with fourteen thousand foot peaks towering over the western side of the valley.

San Carlos Ranger District

The San Carlos Ranger District encompasses the south portion of the San Isabel National Forest. The District extends over an area about 50 miles wide, by 110 miles long, including about 400,000 acres of National Forest System lands in Fremont, Custer, Huerfano, Pueblo, Las Animas & Costilla Counties. The District Office is located in Canon City, CO.

South Park Ranger District

The South Park Ranger District office is located in Fairplay, Colorado, and covers Park and Teller counties. The district is approximately 540,000 acres in size, including two Wilderness areas. Elevations range from 8,000 to over 14,000 feet. Fairplay lies within the geographic feature of “South Park.” South Park covers over 900 square miles and is surrounded by the Mosquito, Park, Platte River, Kenosha, and Tarryall mountain ranges.

South Platte Ranger District

The 460,000 acre South Platte Ranger District lies adjacent to southwest metropolitan Denver, outside the town limits of Morrison, CO. It lies due west of the in Jefferson, Park, Douglas, Teller, and Clear Creek Counties. The South Platte Ranger District houses the Region 2 Specialty Mule Packstring, as well as Devil’s Head Tower.

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Pike & San Isabel National Forests - Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

Pueblo, CO

Elevation: 4,662 feet

Population: Pueblo County 141,472; City of Pueblo 102,121; Rural Pueblo County 39,351

Diversity - Based on 2000 Census Information: 41.5% White; 38% Hispanic; 3.5% Multi-racial; 2% Black; 2% American Indian/Alaska; 13% Other (a catch-all category allowing people to list any race they preferred).

Nearest Large Town: Colorado Springs, 45 miles and Denver, 110 miles.

Climate: Very mild climate with moderate temperatures throughout the four seasons. AVERAGE ANNUAL RAINFALL: 11.91" AVERAGE ANNUAL SNOWFALL: 31" AVERAGE SUMMER HIGH TEMPERATURE: 91.1 AVERAGE WINTER LOW TEMPERATURE: 14.7 NORMAL SEASONAL TEMPERATURES: JANUARY 29.8; APRIL 51.8; JULY 77.1; OCTOBER 53.6.

Housing availability & approximate cost The average overall price of a home in Pueblo is $108,151. Within the City of Pueblo there are four major areas: North Side which has 4 subdivisions - Country Club with a median home price of $152,500; Eagleridge/Northridge with a median home price of $123,055; North Side with a median home price of $80,873; University Park with a median home price of $175,723. South Side has 8 subdivisions – Aberdeen with a median home price of $145,467; Beulah Heights with a median home price of $117,254; /Minnequa with a median home price of $69,091; El Camino/La Vista Highland Park with a median home price of $213,107; Regency Park with a median home price of $141,176; Sunset Park with a median home price of $112,346. East Side has 4 subdivisions – Belmont with a median home price of $113,517; Blende/St. Charles Mesa with a median home price of $124,057; East Side with a median home price of $55,885. West Side has 3 subdivisions – Fairmont Park with a median home price of $63,241; Hyde Park with a median home price of $63,241; and West Park with a median home price of $181,278. Eight miles to the west and outside the City of Pueblo is the community of Pueblo West with a population of approximately 20,000.

Medical and hospital facilities Virtually every medical specialty is represented among participating physicians in Pueblo. More than 200 medical and psychiatric doctors have their offices in the city or county.

Schools and/or colleges available The K-12 public school system is governed by two school districts with more than 22,500 students in 30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools and 6 high schools. School District No. 60 services students living in the city limits and School District No. 70 services students in Pueblo County. There is also and Colorado State University-Pueblo.

Day care Available in the area.

Churches Over 100 places of worship with major faiths and denominations represented.

Public transportation Air Service, Bus, City Bus, Cab Service. Recreation facilities Pueblo's park and recreation system offers activities for all ages with 110 parks, .

Remarks On September 26, 2000, the city of Pueblo was given a coveted "Most Liveable City" Award. The award was presented in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., by the Partners for Livable Communities. We suggest contacting the Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 697, Pueblo, CO 81002, for further information regarding the area dial 1-800-233-3446.

Related information to learn about the PSICC and/or Pueblo area: http://fsweb.psicc.r2.fs.fed.us, or call the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-233-3446.

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COMMUNITY INFORMATION: Salida is the county seat for Chaffee County with a population of around 5,500 in the city limits and a total of 15, 359 in the county. The elevation is 7,036 feet making growing seasons short but an abundant local agricultural movement has sprung up in recent years. Local growers support a Farmers Market on Saturdays through the summer and falls seasons. Summertime festivals and events occur nearly every weekend during the summer months. Salida is home to one of the largest historic districts in the State of Colorado and many of the historic buildings have been restored and revitalized into a thriving downtown area that sports art galleries, fine restaurants, breweries and recreation related shops. Buena Vista located 26 miles north of Salida is a smaller community but similar in many ways to Salida with a quaint historic downtown and a new sustainably built South Main area with retail and residential shops and homes. Poncha Springs is a bedroom community for Salida and it is located 5 miles west on Hwy 50.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Salida is home to the Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. The medical center was constructed in 2008. It offers 20 beds with a state-of-the-art birthing suite, emergency services, surgery including orthopedic and sports medicine specialties. Life flight services are provided and the hospital is rated as a top trauma center for central and southern Colorado. Nursing home facilities are available in both Salida and Buena Vista.

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES: Salida has a solid K-12th grade system with a new high school slated for construction in 2012, a nearly new middle school and a small elementary complex. Buena Vista has a high school, middle school and elementary facilities. Colorado Mountain College has campuses in Buena Vista and Leadville. Both communities have strong Boys and Girls Clubs for after school programming.

CHURCHES AND WORSHIP CENTERS: There are various denominations represented in the valley.

HOUSING: No government housing is available. Rentals typically range from $500/month for a one-bedroom apartment in downtown Salida to $700 to $1000 per/month for a three bedroom house. Rentals are difficult to find because of fluctuations in seasonal employments and economic factors. Realtors may have a list of properties that they manage as rentals. Home prices are relatively high compared to other areas in the West, ranging from $200,000 for a small 2 bedroom home to $350,000 for a larger 3 bedroom home. Local realtors can give a listing of recent home sale prices.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Commercial airlines fly out of Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Denver. Bus service via a shuttle is available for destinations in Denver and Pueblo. Small aircraft services are available at the Salida and Buena Vista airports.

Additional information may be obtained from the Chamber of Commerce, 406 West Rainbow Blvd., Salida, Colorado 81201. The phone number is (719) 539-2068 or web page is www.salidachamber.org

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Pike & San Isabel National Forests - Cimarron & Comanche National Grasslands

Woodland Park, CO

Elevation: 8,500 feet.

Population: 6,660. Woodland Park is located in Teller County, which has a population of approximately 21,660.

Nearest Large Towns: Colorado Springs is 18 miles east of Woodland Park on Hwy 24, with a population of 376,400 and is the second largest city in Colorado; Denver is located 60 miles North of Colorado Springs, and Pueblo is located 45 miles South of Colorado Springs. Other nearby towns in Teller County includes Cripple Creek and Divide.

Climate: Average annual precipitation is about 15 inches; average annual snowfall is about 40 inches a year. Average summer high temperature is about 85º; winter high temperature is about 40º.

Housing Availability: Government housing is not available. Rentals are available in Woodland Park as well as Colorado Springs ranging from $500 to $1,200. Houses are available in both Woodland Park and Colorado Springs as well. Houses usually start around $120,000 in Woodland Park and around 100,000 in Colorado Springs.

Medical and Hospital Facilities: Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is located in Woodland Park with an emergency room on site. There are also many Doctors and Dentists to choose from in both Woodland Park and Colorado Springs.

Schools/Colleges: There is one High School, one Middle School, and two Elementary Schools in Woodland Park. There are many areas to choose from in Colorado Springs with many different School districts as well as a few private schools. Pikes Peak Community College is located in Colorado Springs and there is one public university in Colorado Springs; The University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, as well as one private college; Colorado College.

Churches: Churches of various denominations are represented in the communities.

Public Transportation: Commercial airlines fly out of Denver, Pueblo and Colorado Springs. There is a public bus system in Colorado Springs as well as a public system that runs between Colorado Springs and Woodland Park. There is also a bus system that runs between Colorado Springs and Denver.

Recreation Facilities: Quality outdoor recreation opportunities exist on federal and state public lands, including lake and stream fishing, waterskiing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, both big and small game hunting, hiking, rock and mountain climbing, river rafting, mountain biking, and the viewing of fall colors. There are two Wilderness areas on the Pike National Forest; The Lost Creek and Mt. Evens. Both provide trails to hike on and backpack in on. Pikes Peak sits in the middle of the district and stands 14,110ft above sea level and offers extraordinary views of both the plains to the East and the mountains further to the West.

Remarks: We suggest contacting the Chamber of Commerce, The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 9022, Woodland Park, CO 80866 for further information regarding the area. The phone number is toll free (800) 551-7886 or local (719) 687-9885. The web page is www.woodlandparkchamber.com/. Also, The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce web site is www.coloradospringschamber.org. OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM Pike & San Isabel NFs and Cimarron & Comanche NGs

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Respond by October 17, 2017; Email to [email protected] Call: 719-553-1513

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