This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the development and scheduling of annual work plans and the execution of field operations relating to the unit's Recreation program (developed & dispersed sites, OHV program, Forest Protection, trails, special uses, etc.).

Duties

Assist other resource personnel to develop long-range plans for managing recreation resources within management developed and dispersed recreation sites on the unit. Performs trail log, condition, and prescription surveys. Identifies potential problems arising from changing use patterns and new activities and recommends strategies to deal with them. Participate in the development of the units annual work plans. Assist in the development of plans for recreation area maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction projects in accordance with program management objectives and policies. Prepares detailed project work plans and schedules, including required personnel, equipment, and supplies for specific assignments. Monitors the scope of the approved operating plans. Recruits and trains volunteers. Recommends settings for a variety of proposed recreation facilities and provides information about the characteristics of each area. Works with contracting personnel to describe the job and develop specifications and a bid package. Assist in the implementation of recreation operation and maintenance plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites. Serves as COR determining when contracting is the best means to complete a project. Gathers, complies, and recommends improvements for developed and dispersed recreation sites on the unit. Serves as inspector and contracting officers representative on service contracts insuring work is completed properly. Is the point of contact with community organizations and interest groups to generate interest in and utilization of forest recreation facilities. May prepare for review by supervisor, environmental documents for OHV projects and special use events. Involves the community in program and activities, determines, and recommends possible public involvement. Coordinates group visits with operational personnel and communicates schedules and requirements for logistical support. Inspects recreation areas, areas of concentrated public use, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and management plans, public health regulations, and safety plans. As Collection Officer for recreation sites, collects fees, counts, reconciles money collected, and ensures deposits are made appropriately. Naturalizes sites where necessary in order to control use and prevent resource damage. Maintains developed sites e.g., roadside and/or backcountry dispersed sites. Makes repairs, removes, or replaces facilities, or closes areas of facilities when hazards cannot be promptly eliminated. Maintains District recreation facilities such as toilets, road closure gates, hand pumps, water systems, picnic tables, fire rings, barriers, dumpsters, and other miscellaneous structures. Where applicable, maintains and assists in the renovation of Recreation Rental Cabins. Prepare annual updates of work needed and cost to bring site conditions/operation up to full standard. Provides public information and interpretive services. Assists in the development and the accomplishment of the districts OHV program within the framework of existing planning documents. May prepare for review by supervisor, environmental documents for OHV projects and special use events. Patrols OHV use areas to ensure areas are operated, used, and maintained in accordance with the recreation plan and other appropriate planning documents. Monitors permittee compliance with special use permits. Monitors, inspects, and reports on contracted operations for compliance with contract provisions. Jointly prepares, administers, and inspects OHV outfitter guide permits. Implements trail, bridge construction and reconstruction projects. Operates and maintains, in safe working order, assigned vehicles, motorcycles and ATV and trail maintenance equipment and specialized equipment used. Educate OHV users on potential resource damage caused by illegal use. Enforces Title 36 CFR requirements, or comparable and related regulations. Provides supervision and training of all personnel in preparation for operation of equipment. Prepares annual trail operating plans. Assists with the enforcement of Off-Road-Vehicle (ORV) restrictions, including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs and enforcement of restrictions. Responsible for preparation and administration of recreation event special use permits.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• 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

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GS-06: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5). GS-06: there is no substitution of education for this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Planned and implemented the logistics required for completion of recreation projects, such as trail maintenance and reconstruction projects; performed site maintenance, including cleanup and naturalizing at widely dispersed sites; lead or coordinate a small crew of volunteers to accomplish recreation maintenance and construction projects; patrol forest areas to enforce federal regulations and assist with the enforcement of off-road vehicle restrictions. Worked as a Forest Protection Officer (FPO) or similar; writing incident reports or violation notices as needed; providing input for special recreation permits and on occasion monitoring special recreation events for compliance to permit stipulations; developing restoration projects; and participating in recreation plan development. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
• Name: HRM Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
• Email: [email protected]