This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform on-the-ground management of the OHV program and assists with administration of a variety of special use permits.

Duties

Assists in the development and the accomplishment of the district’s OHV program within the framework of existing planning documents. Patrols OHV use areas to ensure areas are operated, used and maintained in accordance with the appropriate planning documents. Prepares for review by supervisor, environmental documents for OHV projects, and special use events. Coordinates and develops recreation plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites. Plans are for recreation and wilderness area maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction projects in accordance with program management goals. Implements and manages the unit’s year round OHV recreation program (Incudes OHV as well as over the snow vehicle management), including but not limited to, identifying and conducting maintenance and reconstruction of OHV routes. Works with others in the development of budget data for the new and developed recreation sites, areas and trails for OHVs, including applying for and managing grants. Monitors, inspects, and reports on contracted operations for compliance with contract provisions. Jointly prepares, administers and inspects outfitter guide permits and recreation events. Issues notices of field violations when violations of regulations are encountered. Conducts investigation, collects evidence, and prepares case reports on violations. Serves as a Forest Protection Officer (FPO). Operates and maintains, in safe working order, assigned vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and ATV and trail maintenance equipment and specialized equipment used. Enforces Title 36 CFR requirements, or comparable and related regulations. Assist with the enforcement of Off-Road-Vehicle (ORV) restrictions, including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs/enforcement of restrictions. Monitor, inspect, and report on contracted operations for compliance with contract provisions. Assures that recreation fees are collected for all fee areas and that the funds are accounted for and transmitted to the appropriate unit. Enforces all regulations and rules of law. May appear before third party at hearings. Provides public information and interpretive services, including detailed information concerning recreational opportunities. Educate OHV users on potential resource damage caused by illegal use. Serves as liaison with community organizations and interest groups to stimulate interest in and utilization of forest recreation facilities. Responsible for preparation and administration of recreation event special use permits. Monitors permittee compliance with special use permits. Requests immediate corrective action where public health and safety are involved. Confers with supervisor before, soliciting volunteers for recreation activities, services, or events. Provides general information to volunteers prior to their acceptance, during training, and while they perform their duties. Leads employees in the performance of their duties. Implements and manages recreation operation and maintenance plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites. Responsible for taking action to correct any deficiencies within the approved operating plan. Implements corrective measures or recommendations to improve the administration of recreation programs. Responsible for gathering the necessary information for project proposals, reports, surveys, and other needs by making on-the-ground field inventories, use counts, time studies, etc. for the development of new recreation sites. Gathers necessary data and recommends a course of action or placement of facilities. Monitors and assess recreation facilities and the condition of the facilities and sites. Annually applies for, manages, and tracks numerous grants and agreements that are vital to the districts OHV and Winter Recreation program.

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-7: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-6); OR one year of graduate level education (18 semester/27 quarter hours) courses are forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 3 semester hours in mathematics is creditable.; OR combinations of graduate level education that is directly related to the position and specialized experience. The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting in the development of an Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) program. Patrolling OHV use areas to ensure areas are operated, used, and maintained in accordance with the recreation plan. Assisting specialist in the management of the unit's OHV recreation program. Identifying and conducting maintenance of OHV routes. 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]