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OUTREACH NOTICERegion One, Idaho Panhandle National ForestsTitle, GS-Series-Grade:Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration) GS-0462-07/08/09/10Working Title: Timber Sale Administrator District/Unit:Coeur d’Alene River RD, Coeur d’ Alene, IdahoDate of Notice:July 1, 2015The Idaho Panhandle National Forests is currently recruiting to fill one Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration), GS-0462-07/08/09/10 on the Coeur D’Alene River Ranger District. The position will be located in, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. This position will serve as a Forest Timber Sale Administrator working out of the Coeur d’ Alene River Ranger District. This position will be supervised by the District’s Ecosystems Planning Staff. To express interest in the position, please complete the Outreach Response Form at the end of this document and return to Jeanne Pedro White at jlwhite@fs.fed.us by the close of business on August 5, 2015. For more information about this position, please contact Jeanne Pedro White at (208) 769-3022. This Outreach Notice is being released to let potential applicants know that the position will be filled USAJOBS. The vacancy announcement will be posted on the U.S. Government’s official website for employment opportunities at , likely in September 2015. Interested applicants, or those desiring further information, should contact the District Silviculturist listed below:More Information on the job contact:Jeanne Pedro White Phone Number:208-769-3022e-mail address:jlwhite@fs.fed.usA little bit about the position…………Introduction: This position will be working on the Coeur d’Alene River and St. Joe Ranger Districts. The position will be located on the Coeur d’Alene River Ranger District. Target position for this outreach is a fully qualified Sale Administrator and Contracting Officer Representative for service contracts at the GS-10 level. This position offers a challenging career opportunity for an individual seeking experience on a busy and complex zoned unit.About this Position:11430053975This is a career ladder position to the GS-10 target grade. The target position serves as a Timber Sale Administrator for timber sales located on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. This position is responsible for administering timber sales primary on the Central and South Zones of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The primarily responsibility is the implementation, administration and documentation of complex timber sale and stewardship contracts to ensure contract compliance. The position requires knowledge of various logging systems including helicopter, cable systems and mechanical harvesters, as well as the ability to resolve technical and related administrative problems encountered executing work in accordance with agency policy and practices. This position is expected to function with an exceptional level of independence while maintaining open communication with the Forest Service Representative and the Contracting Officer, the ID Team, associated with the sale and the line officer responsible for the sale. It is a challenging position on a large forest that implements projects at all scales from small log sales to landscape-scale projects. The Coeur d’ Alene River and St. Joe Ranger Districts South sustains an active timber sale program with a current target of 20 MMBF per year. NOTE: At the full performance grade level (GS-10) you will be required to 1) pass the written Timber Sale Administrator exam 2) Satisfactory completion of the region’s certification program. 3) Completion of Forest Protection Officer/formal timber theft prevention training, 4) Certify as a Level II COR (for Service Contracts) 5) complete final certification to become a certified Timber Sale Administrator. 00This is a career ladder position to the GS-10 target grade. The target position serves as a Timber Sale Administrator for timber sales located on the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. This position is responsible for administering timber sales primary on the Central and South Zones of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests. The primarily responsibility is the implementation, administration and documentation of complex timber sale and stewardship contracts to ensure contract compliance. The position requires knowledge of various logging systems including helicopter, cable systems and mechanical harvesters, as well as the ability to resolve technical and related administrative problems encountered executing work in accordance with agency policy and practices. This position is expected to function with an exceptional level of independence while maintaining open communication with the Forest Service Representative and the Contracting Officer, the ID Team, associated with the sale and the line officer responsible for the sale. It is a challenging position on a large forest that implements projects at all scales from small log sales to landscape-scale projects. The Coeur d’ Alene River and St. Joe Ranger Districts South sustains an active timber sale program with a current target of 20 MMBF per year. NOTE: At the full performance grade level (GS-10) you will be required to 1) pass the written Timber Sale Administrator exam 2) Satisfactory completion of the region’s certification program. 3) Completion of Forest Protection Officer/formal timber theft prevention training, 4) Certify as a Level II COR (for Service Contracts) 5) complete final certification to become a certified Timber Sale Administrator. ABOUT THE IDAHO PANHANDLE NATIONAL FORESTSThe Coeur d’ Alene River Ranger District is on Idaho Panhandle National Forests which comprise about 2.5 million acres of public lands, which lie within "the panhandle" of northern Idaho and extend into eastern Washington and western Montana. Northern Idaho is about 20 percent farmland and 80 percent forested. The IPNF administers approximately half of the total forested acres. Small woodland owners own One-fourth of the forested land; the remainder is owned by industries or other government entities.The Idaho Panhandle National Forests are an aggregation of the Coeur d'Alene and portions of the Kaniksu and St. Joe National Forests. Local points of contact include the Supervisor's Office, five district offices and the Coeur d'Alene Tree Nursery. The Forest is within nine counties in three states: Boundary, Bonner, Benewah, Kootenai, Shoshone, Latah, and Clearwater Counties in Idaho; Lincoln County in Montana; and Pend Oreille County in Washington.Check the Forest web site at: for more information.ABOUT THE COEUR D’ALENE COMMUNITYThe Coeur d’ Alene River Ranger Office is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, a full-service community of over 40,000 people. Approximately 130,000 people live in Kootenai County. Located on the northern shore of Lake Coeur d'Alene, the city is 100 miles south of the Canadian border, 33 miles east of Spokane, Washington, and an hour’s drive from the Montana state line. There are four distinct seasons, with summer average highs and lows of 82 degrees and 51 degrees; and average winter temperatures from 38 degrees and 26 degrees, with consistent amounts of snowfall.left38100Higher education opportunities are available. North Idaho College (NIC) is located in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and 30 miles to the west of Coeur d'Alene, in Spokane, Washington, several colleges provide higher education opportunities. Moscow, Idaho is 80 miles south of Coeur d'Alene, and is the home of the University of Idaho. Washington State University is located just eight miles west of Moscow in Pullman, Washington, and Gonzaga University is located 33 miles away in Spokane. NIC, U of I, and other universities offer adult education classes in Coeur d’Alene and Post Falls.Health care services include a full service hospital, physicians, dentist, chiropractors, optometrists, physical therapist, and mental health services at the Kootenai Medical Center. There is both an active professional and volunteer EMT program within the Coeur d'Alene communities. There are nursing homes and retirement centers within the community.There is a modern library with excellent reference and checkout books, and access to other libraries for patron-requested books. A local museum and historical society chronicle the area's history. There are several high schools within 5 miles of the office. There are many grade schools, middle schools and opportunities for private schooling exist in the area as well as in Spokane. Community day care and caregivers in private homes are readily available. Numerous banks as well as credit unions provide financial services to area residents. Professional and volunteer fire departments provide emergency services to the local communities.A county-owned airstrip for private, charter planes, and emergency medical transportation are located ten miles north of Coeur d'Alene in Hayden, Idaho. Spokane International Airport is located just 40 miles west of Coeur d'Alene. Many professional, service, and special interest organizations offer area residents opportunities for personal growth and community service.Numerous churches of many denominations serve the community.RECREATIONThis area is often called "lake country" and Lake Coeur d'Alene is a center for recreation, as are the readily available National Forest lands. Recreational opportunities are numerous, including summer activities of camping, hiking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, motorcycle riding, golfing, boating and water skiing, and fishing. During the winter months, hunting, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling are popular. There are four winter ski resorts within easy drive of Coeur d'Alene, Mt. Spokane, Schweitzer, Silver Mountain, and Lookout Pass. The area contains several hundred miles of fishable streams and numerous lakes. The city provides opportunities for organized youth sports such as Little League baseball and softball programs, soccer club, AAU basketball as well as City run recreational sports programs. A paved biking, jogging and walking trail runs along Coeur d'Alene Lake and extends 23 miles to Spokane, Washington. There are numerous theaters, bowling alleys, playhouses, and community sponsored events.HOUSING: The standard cost of living in the Coeur d'Alene area is moderate. The median sale price of a home in 2012 was $182,000. Rentals average around $500-$1100 per month.Applicants should clearly and thoroughly identify all of their work experiences and certifications. The application “resume” must contain enough information to clearly determine that you possess the necessary skills to qualify for this position. It is HIGHLY recommended that you reference the position information (see above) in this outreach when you respond to the KSAs.How to Apply: Click on the link (ctrl + click)To locate these announcements log on to USAJOBS by typing in the address . Then click on Search Jobs, then Agency Search and type in Forest Service (for Dept/Agency), select US (for locations), then type in the Series Number, then check Yes (if qualified federal employee) or No (for general public), and the click “search for job” tab to pull up the correct vacancy announcement. Then click on the link to open the vacancy announcement.On the vacancy announcement page click on the “How to Apply” tab in the upper right hand corner of the page. This will take you to a page with a brief description on how to apply. At the bottom of the paragraph on how to apply, click on the blue highlighted link that reads “To obtain information about the position and TO APPLY…” This link will take to the ERECRUIT website. To apply for this position online it is recommended that the applicant use a high speed web connection. High speed web connections are often available at public libraries, etc. on a first-come, first-served basis. Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administrator)Working Title: Timber Sale Administrator GS – 0462 – 07/08/09/10Idaho Panhandle National ForestsCoeur d’Alene River/St. Joe Ranger DistrictsDuty Location: Coeur d’Alene, ID NAME: FORMTEXT ?????E-MAIL ADDRESS: FORMTEXT ?????MAILING ADDRESS: FORMTEXT ?????STREET ADDRESS: FORMTEXT ?????CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE: FORMTEXT ?????TELEPHONE: FORMTEXT ?????Are you currently a Federal Employee? Yes FORMCHECKBOX No FORMCHECKBOX if you are a Federal Employee please fill in below:Agency: FORMCHECKBOX USFS FORMCHECKBOX BLM FORMCHECKBOX OtherType of Appointment: FORMCHECKBOX Permanent FORMCHECKBOX Temporary FORMCHECKBOX Term FORMCHECKBOX VRA FORMCHECKBOX PWD FORMCHECKBOX OtherCurrent Title/Series/Grade: FORMTEXT ?????Current Location (Region/ Forest/ District): FORMTEXT ?????Briefly describe why you will be a quality candidate for this position and please attach a resume: 285750-762000Thank you for your interest in our vacancy! Please return your completed form via email to Jeanne Pedro White by COB August 5, 2015Email: jlwhite@fs.fed.usSubject:Ecosystems Planning Staff -4762557785USDA Non-Discrimination Statement Revised 6/8/2005 “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.”00USDA Non-Discrimination Statement Revised 6/8/2005 “The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202)720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.” ................
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