Forestry Technician
Salmon/Scott River Ranger District Fort Jones, CA
Klamath National Forest
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Anticipated to be open from 2/20 thru 3/2
Forestry Technician (Recreation and Timber) GS-0462-05
Temporary Seasonal NTE 1039 PAY IS $19.52hr
Are you interested in working in the woods in the Klamath Mountains?
Would you like to learn how to run a chainsaw or a crosscut-saw? We would love to hear from you!
The Klamath National Forest is currently seeking candidates for 3 Forestry Technicians for Timber/Silviculture and 2 Forestry Technicians for Wilderness/ Developed Recreation based out of the Salmon/ Scott River Ranger District in Fort Jones, CA. Government housing may be available. See below for position descriptions. Must be over 18 by your first day of work.
If you have questions or would like assistance regarding USAJOBS or resumes, please contact us. To express interest or inquire for more details for this opportunity for Timber/Silviculture related positions please contact Malia Ayres at [email protected] or 530-643-9539. If you are interested in Recreation related positions, please contact Sarah Borman at [email protected] or 707-951-0893.
See page 2 for position descriptions
Position Descriptions:
This position performs a variety of routine and frequently complex tasks involving techniques and practices relating to natural resources management programs, (i.e., timber and silviculture, recreation, wildlife, and/or range). Successful accomplishment of the assignments supports field projects and program planning activities for the unit. Incumbent may perform any or a combination of the following duties:
Timber: Selects and marks individual trees for harvest using well defined marking guidelines, silvicultural prescriptions, and specific instruction. For timber cruising, serves as tally person and may operate electronic field data recorders. Assists in the measure of limiting distances, tree diameter, tree height, estimation of defect and quality, and related fundamental timber cruising procedures. Traverses harvest units, processes information and produces maps. Collects, summarizes, and prepares requested timber reports and maps which provide information in timber sale units. Assists with harvest inspections on active timber sales.
Silviculture: Inspects contracts for reforestation, timber stand improvement, or genetic tree improvement work such as planting, thinning, fertilizing, release, stand exam, cone collection, site preparation, and animal damage control. Examines sapling and larger stands to collect and record data on stocking, density, condition, insects, disease, site index, and ground vegetation. Examines plantations to assess numbers of tree seedlings present, condition, and growth and survival rates, and evidence of animal, insect or disease damage. Selects prospective parent seed trees using established procedures to determine which trees have superior growth characteristics. Determines the relative abundance and species of seed cones by observing the developing cone and pollen buds. Operates chainsaws and other power equipment to implement thinning, planting, pruning, fire suppression and other silvicultural projects. Follows silvicultural prescriptions and directs work to accomplish timber stand objectives. Performs maintenance and cleaning of power equipment and hand tools.
Recreation: May perform any or combination of the following wilderness support duties: Assures wilderness work projects are completed safely and utilizes minimal tool concept. Performs Wilderness trail work/maintenance utilizing traditional, minimal impact tools such as crosscuts, shovels, pick mattocks etc. Assures wilderness areas and trails are maintained to established trail standards.
Interacts with a variety of user groups such as backpackers, stock users, commercial hunting outfitters, and youth groups. Makes safety checks of wilderness camp areas, outfitter areas and records data monitoring. Inspects assigned areas to determine compliance with regulations or specifications and cleans up campfire rings and campsites. Contacts user groups to provide wilderness philosophy, regulations, and current camp or fire restrictions. Provides standard information on resource management and stock use practices in wilderness areas. Provides specific information concerning camping or swimming and other area regulations such as fire, safety, and sanitation. Explains use regulations according to Wilderness Act. Administers outfitter use, prepares reports on conditions of outfitter camps and facilities. Maintains visitors use records and prepares visitors use information for data processing. Conducts education programs addressing Leave No Trace camping, wilderness philosophy and minimal stock impacts