VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NOTICE Title

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NOTICE
Title, Series-Grade:
Recreation Assistant, GS-101/401/807-7/9 Social
Science Analyst/Natural Resources
Specialist/Landscape Architect
District/Unit: Flathead National Forest; Swan Lake Ranger
District
Date of Notice: February 19, 2015
The Flathead National Forest may be filling a Permanent Recreation Assistant on the Swan Lake Ranger
District. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity, to
determine interest in the position, and to determine what series to advertise this position.
FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES ON THE WORKFORCE REDUCTION AND PLACEMENT LIST WILL
RECEIVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION AND CTAP/ICTAP CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE THE
APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION.
Tour of Duty:
Full-time
Part-time
Part-time Hours Per Pay Period
Minimum Pay
Periods full-time
POSITION
DUTIES:
This position is located on a Forest Service unit and has responsibility for the development of
annual work plans and the execution and administration of short range plans relating to
recreation, wilderness trails, special uses, scenery management, interpretive design, and
wilderness activities.
POSITION
LOCATION:
Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake District Office, Bigfork, MT.
OTHER:
Travel to several Districts may be required. Overnight travel to the field (camping) is an
important aspect of managing the backcountry program.
Interested applicants, or those desiring further information, should contact the supervisor listed below:
Name of Supervisor:
D U E D A T E T O R E S P O N D:
Phone Number:
e-mail address:
Mailing address:
Joleen Dunham
February 19, 2015
406-837-7538
jdunham@fs.fed.us
200 Ranger Station Road, Bigfork, MT
59911
**OUTREACH RESPONSE**
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If you are interested in this position, please complete this Outreach Response Form and send it
(via hard copy or email) to the above supervisor by the due date.
Date:
FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST
OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM
Position Identification
Position Title:
District Recreation Assistant
Series/Grade:
GS-101/401/807-7/9 (Please indicate which job series for which you are interested in
applying.
Location: Flathead National Forest- Swan Lake Ranger District, 200 Ranger Station Road, Bigfork, MT
59911
Applicant Information
Name:
E-Mail Address:
Current Title, Series, Grade
Highest Grade Previously Held (if
same as current indicate “same”
Current Organization/Location:
Current Appointment:
Permanent
Temporary
Term
Not Current Employee
If you are NOT a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired
under any of the following authorities:
Reinstatement
Person With Disabilities
Disabled Veteran with 30% Compensable Disability
Former Peace Corps Volunteer
Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
Demonstration Project (external
Other
recruitment from the general public)
Position Interest
I would like to be considered for this position in the series identified.
Series currently identified and classified
Other appropriate series for which I am qualified:
I would like to be considered for this position at the grade level identified.
Target grade level currently identified.
Other grade level for which I am qualified (below target grade):
I wish to be considered for this position(s) as:
Permanent Assignment (lateral/promotion/change to lower grade)
Detail or Temporary Promotion Opportunity
Applicants May Use This Space to Identify Special Qualifications, Interests, Needs or Provide Other Information:
Please indicate which of the above job series interests you.
Please send this completed form to:
Supervisor’s EMAIL ADDRESS jdunham@fs.fed.us
or fax to 406-837-7538
Thank you for your interest in our vacancies
LOCATION/STATS:
Flathead National Forest Information
The Forest: The Flathead includes
2,300,000
acres in the Northern Continental Divide
Ecosystem. The spectacular glacial
mountains
feature majestic peaks, lush forests,
snowfields, lakes, and alpine terrain.
Waters of
the Forest flow from numerous mountain
streams
into the Swan, Stillwater, and Three Forks
of the
Flathead River downstream into Flathead
Lake largest freshwater lake west of the
Mississippi. World-class wild lands include
the Bob
Marshall Wilderness Complex, three
nationally
designated Wild & Scenic Rivers, and the
adjacent
Glacier National Park. As stewards of
portions
of both the BMWC and Northern
Continental Divide Ecosystem, the Forest
has a
responsibility to provide educational
opportunities to help sustain this incredible
landscape
for future generations.
Rivers and Lakes: Clear glacially fed
streams
offer a mix of white-water and quiet water
in rocky
and forested canyons with outstanding
mountain
views, and provide habitat for native Bull
Trout and
Westslope Cutthroat Trout. Although road
access is
nearby, floaters on the river often have a
sense of
solitude. Crystal clear mountain lakes have
scenic
backdrops offering solitude and places of
social
interaction.
The Bob Marshall Wilderness: It is part
of
BMWC, the largest contiguous wilderness
in the
lower 48 and includes wild segments of Wild and Scenic Rivers. This area is habitat for grizzly bear, wolves,
and large elk herds. Craggy peaks along the Continental Divide and vastness make this a remote and
challenging Wilderness. Turn of the century Forest Service heritage is represented in the Wilderness Historic
District.
Quiet Trails: Alpine lakes are nestled in steep, dense forest, with miles of hiking trails.
Backcountry: Less developed trails along North Fork, Swan Front, and Hungry Horse Reservoir offer
spectacular scenery & views, and a sense of remoteness.
Downhill Skiing: Whitefish Mountain and Blacktail Mountain ski areas are winter wonderlands offering
spectacular views of Glacier National Park.
Swan Mosaic: Grizzly bear travel corridors, link the bear populations in the Mission Mountains Wilderness and
Swan Ranges. Scenic vistas of these ranges are seen from the Swan Highway, a major travel corridor between
Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks, and part of the Northern Continental Divide Scenic Loop.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
The Bigfork Chamber of Commerce describes Bigfork as follows:
“Located at an altitude of 2,900 feet in the spectacular mountains of northwestern Montana,
the town of Bigfork hugs a sparkling blue bay where the swift waters of the Swan River flow
into Flathead Lake. The town of Bigfork is a picturesque and charming place. World class art
galleries, fine restaurants, a 27-hole golf course, live theatre, and unique shops can all be
found within a quaint Western setting. Located near-by, Glacier National Park, the Bob
Marshall and the Mission Mountains Wilderness areas are full of wildlife, and offer endless
recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts. Chosen as "One of the 50 Great Towns of
the West" and designated as "One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns of the Nation," Bigfork
offers you and your family a part of the West that you will never forget.”
Bigfork is a community of about 1,500 located about a 20 mile drive south of Kalispell in the
Flathead Valley. Approximately 100,000 people live in the Flathead Valley area. More
detailed information about the area is listed below.
KALISPELL AND THE FLATHEAD VALLEY
EDUCATION:
Public Schools: Elementary - 32
High schools - 5
Private schools: elementary - 16
Flathead Valley Community College
DAY CARE: 9 day care centers.
MEDICAL FACILITIES: 2 hospitals and 8-nursing homes, and several retirement and assisted living
facilities.
CHURCHES: Many churches, both denominational and non-denominational.
COMMUNITY/AREA AMENITIES:
Public Libraries - 6
Bus Services
Health Clubs
Commercial Airlines - 4 (Delta, Allegiant, Horizon, United)
Amtrak (service to Whitefish)
Live Theater - 2 summer playhouses
Movie theaters/complexes - 4
State, County, City Parks, Sports Park
Art Galleries
Ski Areas (alpine) - 2
Museums - 8
Golf Courses - 12
Glacier National Park
Flathead Lake nearby (largest freshwater natural lake west of the Mississippi)
For more information visit www.kalispellchamber.com or call the Flathead Visitors/Convention Center at 1800-543-3105.
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