Forestry Technician (Recreation)

Forest Service • Kooskia, ID

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within a National Forest and provides technical support to the unit recreation and snow ranger programs. The incumbent carries out recreation operations and maintenance, winter patrols, monitoring, visitor information, avalanche-related work, and support for law enforcement and search-and-rescue activities.

The position is temporary and may be filled for up to six months or, as a not-to-exceed appointment, up to one year. An extension may be possible without further competition; the appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds. The expected start date is between April 18, 2027, and June 13, 2027. This position is not eligible for telework, and the incumbent must be willing to live and work in remote, volatile or unpredictable locations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements if a male born after December 31, 1959, unless exempt.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check and satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Must be willing to live and work in remote locations that may be volatile or unpredictable.
• Must hold at least a Minimum Level I American Avalanche Association certification or equivalent.
• First Aid and CPR certification are required to perform duties.
• A valid driver's license is required to drive motor vehicles.
• Must be able to use snowshoes, skis, ATVs, and snowmobiles, and safely move and reposition snowmobiles in deep snow and load and unload them from trailers.
• For GS-05, must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-04; or qualifying education (a bachelor's degree or four years of successfully completed post-high-school education in a related field, or qualifying coursework); or an allowed combination of education and experience.
• Qualifying specialized experience may include Forest Protection Officer or similar work writing incident reports or violation notices; winter recreation patrols; providing information on resource management practices, recreation regulations, opportunities, and restrictions; maintaining recreation areas and trails to standards; or crew-based forestry support such as recreation or trail maintenance.
• Application and resume must clearly document qualifying experience; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education. Education must be from an accredited college or university.
• Must meet qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct winter patrols of wilderness boundaries and crucial winter wildlife closures using snowmobiles, skis, ATVs, or snowshoes to ensure compliance with winter recreation regulations.
• Plan, schedule, and carry out day-to-day operations and maintenance for recreation activities in general forest areas, trails, and designated wilderness according to approved plans.
• Collect daily user counts and maintain a database for year-end reports.
• Monitor recreation use, user impacts, and trail conditions, and report findings.
• Oversee construction and maintenance of winter trails.
• When assigned Forest Protection Officer or law-enforcement responsibilities, patrol unit roads and trails, support enforcement of rules and regulations, issue notices for misdemeanor or infraction violations of the Code of Federal Regulations, and document, report, and file incident reports.
• Collect, compile, and summarize avalanche data and observations, and provide reports to the Avalanche Center.
• Assist with avalanche education for employees and the public.
• Provide support to search-and-rescue operations when requested, including incidents involving avalanches, lost members of the public, and snowmobile accidents or fatalities on National Forest lands.
• Provide first aid or CPR when required.
• Provide Forest visitors with information about recreation opportunities, resource management practices, and current conditions; explain Forest Service rules and regulations and provide winter activity information and education.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with access to benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level