Forestry Technician (Recreation)

U.S. Forest Service; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 54,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Forest Service seeks personnel to support winter recreation and snow ranger programs within a National Forest. Responsibilities include patrolling wilderness boundaries, planning and executing daily recreation operations, and maintaining winter trails and facilities.

The role involves collecting avalanche data, providing reports to the Avalanche Center, and assisting in public winter education. Some duties may include first aid/CPR and support to search and rescue operations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs winter patrols of wilderness boundaries and crucial winter wildlife closures by snowmobile, skis, ATV, or snow shoes to ensure compliance with winter recreation regulations.
• Plans, schedules, and accomplishes the day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks for recreation activities in general forest areas, trails, and in designated wilderness according to approved plans.
• Provides daily user counts and maintains data base of information to be included in year-end reports.
• Monitors use and user impacts, and reports findings.
• Monitors the condition and use of trails and oversees the construction and maintenance of winter trails.
• May perform law enforcement/Forest Protection Officer responsibilities using all terrain vehicles (ATV’s), and snowmobiles to patrol unit roads and trails.
• Provides and supports Forest Law Enforcement efforts in enforcing rules and regulations.
• Issues violations for misdemeanor or infraction of code of federal regulations.
• Documents, reports, and files incident reports.
• Collects, compiles, and summarizes avalanche data and observations.
• Provides reports to the Avalanche Center.
• Provides assistance in presenting the education program for employees and the public about avalanches.
• As requested, provides support to search and rescue operations.
• Search and rescue operations may be for incidents such as avalanches, lost public, snowmobile accidents/fatalities, occurring on National Forest Lands.
• Incumbent may be required to administer first aid or CPR.
• Provides recreation opportunity, resource management practice, and current condition information to Forest visitors.
• Explains Forest Service rules and regulations. Provides specific information and winter education to the public for winter time activities on the unit.

Job description

Summary

This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to the unit recreation and snow ranger programs.

Major Duties

Performs winter patrols of wilderness boundaries and crucial winter wildlife closures by snowmobile, skis, ATV, or snow shoes to ensure compliance with winter recreation regulations.Plans, schedules, and accomplishes the day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks for recreation activities in general forest areas, trails, and in designated wilderness according to approved plans.Provides daily user counts and maintains data base of information to be included in year-end reports. Monitors use and user impacts, and reports findings.Monitors the condition and use of trails and oversees the construction and maintenance of winter trails.May perform law enforcement/Forest Protection Officer responsibilities using all terrain vehicles (ATV’s), and snowmobiles to patrol unit roads and trails.Provides and supports Forest Law Enforcement efforts in enforcing rules and regulations. Issues violations for misdemeanor or infraction of code of federal regulations. Documents, reports, and files incident reports.Collects, compiles, and summarizes avalanche data and observations. Provides reports to the Avalanche Center. Provides assistance in presenting the education program for employees and the public about avalanches.As requested, provides support to search and rescue operations. Search and rescue operations may be for incidents such as avalanches, lost public, snowmobile accidents/fatalities, occurring on National Forest Lands.Incumbent may be required to administer first aid or CPR.Provides recreation opportunity, resource management practice, and current condition information to Forest visitors.Explains Forest Service rules and regulations. Provides specific information and winter education to the public for winter time activities on the unit.

Requirements

You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing. Must be 18 years of age. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify.gov. Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable). Incumbent must meet the Minimum Level I American Avalanche Association or equivalent certification. First Aid and CPR certification is required to perform duties. A valid driver's license is required to drive motor vehicles. Use of snowshoes, skis, ATV's, and snowmobiles is required, with the ability to safely move and reposition snowmobiles in deep snow, load/unload snowmobiles from trailers, etc.

Evaluations

A Direct-Hire Authority under the USDA Demonstration Project will be used to fill this position. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, including any applicable selective placement factor(s), will be referred to the selecting official. Before a certificate is issued to the selecting official, the application documents are reviewed to ensure that you meet all the qualification requirements. A rating will not be used; veteran's preference does not apply due to the existence of the Direct Hire authority for this position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be referred to the selecting official. Note: If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may be found ineligible. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect whether you are considered. Providing inaccurate information on Federal documents could be grounds for non-selection or disciplinary action up to including removal from the Federal service.

Other Information

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is being used to fill positions for FY2027 Temporary Employment Hiring season. The expected start date for this position will be between April 18, 2027 to June 13, 2027. By selecting the "Location Negotiable" option during the application process, implies your willingness to be considered for any official duty location listed on this announcement and/or those duty locations not listed for this Regional announcement. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary shown is for the Rest of the U.S. See OPM.gov for additional information on pay rates. This position is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, however an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or lack of funds. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other groups within the Region who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in any of the geographic location(s) listed on the announcement. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website for additional information on pay rates. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligible must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay. This position is not eligible for telework. Availability of government housing and federal day care facilities will vary by location. Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE.