OUTREACH NOTICE USDA- FOREST SERVICE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST REGION (REGION 5) 1323 CLUB DRIVE, VALLEJO, CA 94592 Updated SUPERVISORY CIVIL ENGINEER GS- 0810 12/13 The USDA Forest Service, R5-Pacific Southwest Region, is planning to fill four permanent positions for the Supervisory Civil Engineer, GS-0810 12/13 located on the Shasta Trinity National Forest, Inyo National Forest, El Dorado National Forest, Modoc National Forest and Sierra National Forest. A description of the duties, point of contact, and an outreach reply form for the position are provided. If you are interested in this opportunity, please let us know by returning the reply form by June 30, 2014. For further information on this position, please contact: Shasta Trinity NF: Contact Inyo NF Contact: Dave Myers Ed Armenta Forest Supervisor Forest Supervisor USDA Forest Service USDA Forest Service Shasta Trinity National Forest Inyo National Forest 3644 Avtech Parkway 351 Pacu Lane, Suite 200 Redding, CA 96002 Bishop, CA 93514 (530) 226-2522 (760) 873-2433 (530) 226-2475(fax) (760) 873-2486 (fax) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] El Dorado NF Contact: Modoc NF Contact: Laurence Crabtree Amanda McAdams Forest Supervisor Forest Supervisor USDA Forest Service USDA Forest Service El Dorado National Forest Modoc National Forest 100 Forni Road 225 West 8th Street Placerville, CA 95667 Alturas, CA 96101 (530) 621-5205 (530) 233-8700 (530) 621-5282(fax) (530) 233-8719 (fax) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Sierra National Forest Contact Dean Gould Forest Supervisor USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611 (559) 297-0706 x4801 (559) 294-4861 E-mail: [email protected] Page 1 of 8 Duties: Duties listed represent the full performance level of the position. Participates with the Forest Supervisor and the Forest Management Team in the formulation of Forest policies, objectives, work programs, and plans by providing authoritative input on Engineering activities of the National Forest including (1) the Forest transportation system of roads, trails, that will serve the resource needs on Federal lands; (2) restoration and rehabilitation activities including watershed restoration, and transportation system remediation and decommissioning; (3) construction and maintenance of Forest improvements that include administrative buildings, dwellings, warehouses, garages, bridges, lookouts, water systems, sewer systems, and treatment facilities; (4) cadastral and photogrammetric engineering; and (5) fleet equipment. Implements and executes project plans for the engineering program area with full responsibility for the quality, quantity, and coordination of all engineering work performed on the forest. Directs the activities of subordinate programs to ensure Forest plan requirements and goals are accomplished. Maintains awareness of new technological developments in the program area. Oversees study projects to develop guidelines, standards, and procedures for analyzing public needs, demands. Coordinates the assigned programs and plans with other resource management functions, monitors the accuracy of plans, policies, programs, and administration through the planning, design and direction, and management of field reviews of program and activity levels. Provides recommendations on development and execution of Forest Engineering programs to ensure their accomplishment within applicable guidelines and available manpower and funds. Is responsible for final evaluation reporting and recommendations on all administrative aspects of the assigned program of work. Proposes solutions to problems such as organization staffing, work assignments and delegations of responsibility and authority. Is responsible for the location, survey, plans, specifications, and analysis of engineering systems and facilities such as roads, trails, bridges, or structures that encompass interrelated elements that are difficult to accommodate, pose critical problems of performance requirements vs. costs, or that require designs and plans which must deal with factors of an undetermined or unprecedented nature. Directs or reviews the preparation of complete and detailed project plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects such as roads, trails, bridges, or other miscellaneous facilities and structures. Provides input into the interdisciplinary planning process for activities involving engineering projects. Participates on land management planning efforts by providing resource data information, advice and members of staff to help formulate long range plans for the functional areas of the program. Coordinates with other Staff Officers with respect to Land Management Planning to develop complete and comprehensive plans covering all Forest resource activities and programs. Participates in the development of strategic plans involving program, project, budget and organizational elements in a multi-year context to achieve resource management objectives as established in the Forest Land Management plan. These plans are fully coordinated with the other members of the Forest Leadership Team to ensure full integrated resource management. Participates in the development of new plans, schedules, or methods to accommodate changing program requirements in assigned program areas. Identifies objectives based on an analysis of interrelated issues of effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of forest and district programs. Page 2 of 8 Determines approaches to achieve objectives, identifies specific steps, and decides on meetings, information, and other input. Revises program operations for consistency with strategies and program emphasis. Participates in general management reviews. Conducts functional inspections for compliance with policies, plans, regulations, and work planning. Serves as a liaison between the Forest and Regional Office Directors on matters involving the scope of the program. Ensures timely communication and cooperation with Regional counterparts in carrying out direction at the Forest level and providing feedback and suggestions to the Regional level within areas of expertise. Represents the Forest Supervisor in establishing and maintaining contacts with local representatives of other governmental agencies (Federal, State, County and Municipal), civic organizations, and with key individuals. Provides information on Forest Service objectives and policies as they apply to local conditions, and on current programs of the Forest. Enlists their cooperation and assistance in the solution of local, county and state problems relative to Forest land management. Duty Location: This position is located on multiple National Forests, Southwest Region, USDA Forest Service Shasta Trinity National Forest, Inyo National Forest, El Dorado National Forest, Modoc National Forest and Sierra National Forest. Community Information: About Redding: The Headquarters for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest is located in Redding, California, a full service community of 90,000 people. Redding is located along Interstate 5 and has medical facilities, schools, restaurants, retail stores, museums and housing opportunities. Cultural and outdoor recreational activities include music, art, fishing, rafting, skiing, hiking, sailing, swimming and much more. The climate in the Redding area is generally moderate though summer temperatures can be very hot. http://ci.redding.ca.us/ http://www.redding.com/ About El Dorado National Forest The Eldorado National Forest is recognized 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 precipitation ranges from 40 to 70 inches, occurring primarily from October to April. There is significant snowfall above 3000 feet elevation. The Forest and surrounding communities offer a wide variety of recreational activities. There are lakes, reservoirs, several cross-country and downhill ski areas, two unique wilderness areas (Desolation and Mokelumne), 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, OHV travel, rock climbing, fishing, hunting and hiking. Local community theatres offer stage plays and a variety of musical entertainment. Although El Dorado County makes up the largest segment of the Forest, portions of Alpine, Amador and Placer counties lie within the Forest Boundary. In close proximity to the forest are the communities of South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, which offer additional recreational and cultural activities including professional and semi-professional sports. Rental houses and apartments generally range from $850-$1400 per month. Purchase prices for 2- 3 bedroom homes range from $180,000 to $450,000+. Land and/or lots are available as well. There are several elementary and high schools within El Dorado County. For more information on public schools in El Dorado County visit this website: http://www.edcoe.k12.ca.us. Community Page 3 of 8 colleges in the area include Folsom Lake College (El Dorado Center in Placerville), Sierra College In Rocklin, American River College and Sacramento City College in Sacramento and Lake Tahoe Community College in South Lake Tahoe. Four-year colleges and universities include California State University-Sacramento and University of California at Davis.