2014 Summer Season

Temporary Employment Opportunities

 

US Forest Service, Eastern Region

Ottawa National Forest

 

Positions available at the following locations:

Ironwood, MI (Bessemer RD)

Kenton, MI (Kenton RD)

Ontonagon, MI (Ontonagon RD)

Watersmeet, MI (Iron River and Watersmeet RD’s)

 

The Ottawa National Forest is seeking qualified applicants to fill up to 6 temporary full-time positions for the 2014 summer season.  For additional information on the Ottawa National Forest and employment opportunities please call any of our offices.

 

Temporary Positions:  Temporary positions will be advertised on the USAJobs website (www.usajobs.gov).  To receive information on how to apply for any of the positions identified, please call the Point of Contact identified on the next page. Individuals that wish to be considered for any position must apply to the appropriate vacancy announcement by the closing date. Please specify only those locations for which you wish to be considered.  All applicants who have applied to announcements on or before the closing date and are found to be qualified will be referred for consideration.  Length of season and number of positions will depend upon budget. Seasonal housing may be available for employees in Watersmeet or Kenton only.

 

How to apply:  Apply online at www.USAJobs.gov.  This online application process allows applicants to submit employment information, which can be printed for personal use and/or edited on the website for future use.  If you do not have a USAJobs account, the system will help you establish one.  Your account can be used for all federal job vacancies.

 

 

POSITIONS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON THE OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST

 

YCC Crew Leader,  GS-0186-05 – As the YCC Crew leader this position directs the work of 7 YCC enrollees in the accomplishment of conservation work projects.  Incumbent is responsible for ensuring that crew members are properly equipped for work duties and submits requests for supplies and equipment as appropriate to accomplish assigned tasks. The crew leader plans, coordinates, and schedules the daily activities of all crew members, including the development of lesson plans for programmed work projects.  The incumbent is responsible for maintaining crew records and completing required reports. Incumbent drives the crew to and from the work sites daily; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.   Contact: Melissa Simpson, 906-358-4017 or mdsimpson@fs.fed.us

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 14-TEMP110907-035800JT-DT

 

 

Biological Science Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-05– Applicant provides support to the Forest’s Wildlife staff.  Duties include: conducting Forest Plan implementation monitoring surveys, habitat management using hand tools and power equipment, and potentially assisting with aquatic passage projects, stream surveys, riparian planting inspections, electro-shocking, etc.  Applicants need to have a valid driver’s license.  The work can be physically demanding and usually consists of a 40 hour work week, Monday-Friday.  Applicant must be able to work independently as well as part of a team.  Contact: Lee Humberg, 906-852-3500, ext. 19 or lahumberg@fs.fed.us

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 14-TEMP110907-037467JT-DT

 

 

Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation) GS-0462-05 — Applicants will serve as part of the Forests’ timber sale preparation programs.  Duties include: stand layout; timber cruising and marking; mapping and aerial photography interpretation and production; and, other forestry work.  The work is performed primarily in a field environment. Field work often requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion, including walking, bending, and climbing, in rugged terrain under adverse conditions for long periods of time. Locations: Ironwood, Watersmeet, Ontonagon, and/or Kenton, Michigan.  Contact: Trevor Hahka, 906-358-4038 or thahka@fs.fed.us

 

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 14-TEMP110907-036353JT-DT

 

 

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

FOR A TEMPORARY POSITION

The vacancy announcements for positions identified are available at:  www.usajobs.gov.  Applicants must submit their application through www.usajobs.gov.  Candidates can select from any of the following duty stations:  Ironwood, MI; Watersmeet, MI; Ontonagon, MI; or Kenton, MI.   Opening and closing dates will vary.  Positions will be open no sooner than 04/15/2014 and close no later than 05/15/2014.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and PAY ESTIMATES

 

 

 

 

 

Example of Minimum Qualification Requirements for GS-3, GS-4 and GS-5 Forestry Technicians

 

Grade 03: Qualifying experience for the GS-3 level includes six months general experience that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to perform the work of the position or that provided familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the occupation.

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements may be met by successful completion of one (1) academic year of post high school education which included at least 6 semester/9 quarter hours in any combination of courses such as range management or conservation, agriculture, forestry, wildlife management, engineering, biology, mathematics, or other natural or physical sciences.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

 

Grade 04: Qualifying experience for the GS-04 level includes six months general experience that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to perform the work of the position or that provided familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the occupation AND six months specialized experience at the GS-03 level that is directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements may be met by successful completion of two (2) academic years of post-high school education which included at least 12 semester/18 quarter hours in any combination of courses such as 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.

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade 05:  Qualifying experiences includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

 

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements may be met by successful completion of a four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelors’ degree or the equivalent. Education must include at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in any combination of courses such as 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 6 semester/9 quarter hours in mathematics is creditable.

 

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements.