Supervisor’s Office
OUTREACH NOTICE
Albuquerque, NM
Cibola National Forest
Forest Silviculturist, GS-0460-12
The Cibola National Forest Supervisor’s Office will soon be advertising a Forest Silviculturist, GS-0460-12. This position is a permanent full time position with a duty station of Albuquerque, NM. The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to inform the pool of potential applicants about this employment opportunity and determine interest in the position. A Region Three Silviculturist certification is required for the position, the successful applicant will be expected to work towards and obtain that certification within the first year of employment.
The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the U.S. Government’s official website for employment opportunities at www.usajobs.gov. Please respond by May 23, 2014, if you wish to receive notice of the vacancy announcement for 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.
Interested applicants, or those desiring further information, should return the attached interest form to:
Ian Fox, Acting Natural Resource, Budget and Planning staff Officer, Cibola NF, 2113 Osuna NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113
Or electronically to .
For questions please call Ian Fox at (505) 346-3814.
This position serves on a Forest Service unit as a program leader with resposibility for the development and/or review of silvicultural plans and programs including compartment prescription, reforestation, timber stand improvement, and tree improvement, as well as participation in NEPA planning for vegetation projects.
MAJOR DUTIES
Provides program leadership for the silviculture program on the forest. Drafts local policy and technical guides and standards for timber marking, reforestation, and timber stand improvement programs including site preparation, stand release, cleaning and weeding, pre-commercial thinning, elimination of undesirable species, pruning, species conversion, and prescribed burning.
Serves as the Forest budget coordinator for the silviculture program which includes coordinating with Regional staff on budget allocations; preparation of budget reports; preparation of project work plans; coordinating and monitoring of funding for partnership projects; monitoring expenditures across the Forest; and making adjustments to ensure the Forest silviculture program budget remains within its annual allocations. Keeps Forest Leadership Team informed of the status of the silviculture program and budget by making presentations at Forest Leadership Team meetings and by bringing issues or concerns to supervisor’s attention as they are encountered.
Prepares plans and technical specification for field projects designed to collect and analyze data related to timber stand classification, volume, and growth. Provides prescriptions and prescription certification and oversight for vegetation treatment projects, including stand thinning, timber harvest, and prescribed application of fire.
Assists in the development of long-range vegetation management plans and programs, including formulation of policies, objectives, and priorities, and the correlation and integration of timber plans into the overall land management plans.
Reviews and critiques short-range plans and annual working plans prepared by first level unit personnel for timber sale planning, reforestation, timber stand improvement, and pest management; reviews all compartment prescriptions for technical adequacy and compliance with policies and standards.
Evaluates adequacy and effectiveness of timber improvement programs through periodic on-the-ground inspections. Inspects for compliance with established policies, standards, program objectives and emphasis. Initiates corrective actions.
Serves as a consultant and advisor to line and staff officers and to district/SO personnel in all facets of reforestation and timber stand improvement techniques, their effect on other resource activities, and the effect of resource activities on silvicultural plans and programs. Plans and conducts studies on problems created by timber harvesting and other vegetative management activities such as methodology for regeneration of cut or burned areas, determination of best species for sites, and direct seeding and planting techniques.
Recognizes need for, organizes and conducts training in state-of-the art silvicultural practices and data collection and analysis techniques.
Coordinates insect, disease, and animal damage control programs as applied to silvicultural activities on the individual operating units.
Provides overall coordination and reviews accomplishments of the tree improvement programs.
Provides Forest-wide coordination advice and program direction in the development of prescriptions for treatment of vegetation.
Works closely with contractors and the Contracting Officer to accomplish the operational goals of the silviculture program.
Leads, oversees, and/or conducts project level NEPA in order to facilitate implementation of specific projects. Provides technical review and oversight of land management plan issues related to silviculture for purposes of amendments. Conducts annual monitoring and provides information to meet monitoring requirements of land management plans.
Cibola National Forest: The Forest contains over 1.9 million acres scattered eastward from west central New Mexico into northeastern New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles and western Oklahoma. The Forest also surrounds the Albuquerque metropolitan area.
The Cibola National Forest is part of the Southwestern Region. The Cibola Supervisor’s Office employs approximately 75 permanent full-time employees and a variety of seasonal employees. Our forest is comprised of four Ranger Districts and two National Grasslands:
Mt. Taylor Ranger District - Grants, NM
Magdalena Ranger District - Magdalena, NM
Mountainair Ranger District - Mountainair, NM
Sandia Ranger District - Tijeras, NM
Black Kettle and McClellan Creek National Grasslands - Cheyenne, OK
Kiowa and Rita Blanca National Grasslands - Clayton, NM
Like most of the National Forests located in the western states, the Cibola National Forest grew out of lands that originally were known as Forest Reserves. These reserves were first established in the late 1800s and early 1900s as a means of affording protection to natural resources, such as watersheds, trees, and soils. Cibola, pronounced “See’-bo-lah,” is thought to be the original Zuni Indian name for their group of pueblos or tribal lands. Later, the Spanish interpreted the word to mean “buffalo.”
Location: Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico; the metropolitan area has a population of approximately 880,000 people. The city is situated in the central Rio Grande River valley at an elevation of 5,300 feet at the base of the Sandia Mountains, with Sandia Peak having an elevation of over 10,000 feet. The city offers a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities, which stem from its rich cultural history and physical setting. Because of its outstanding climate and its close proximity to mountain, desert, river and alpine settings, the Albuquerque area has become a national center for year-round outdoor recreation and known for offering opportunities to downhill ski in the morning and play golf or tennis in the afternoon during the winter months. Albuquerque is known internationally for its annual Balloon Fiesta that hosts over 800 hot air balloons.
Climate: Albuquerque is known for having one of the best year-round climates in the United States--with four distinct seasons, 300 sunny days per year, warm summer days and cool evenings. The summer temperatures average 42 to 91°F, with some warmer days. Spring and fall temperatures average 43-70°F, and the winters are mild, with temperatures averaging 23 to 49°F, with a few colder days. Snow is anticipated in the city only 5-10 days per year, usually clearing off by mid morning. Albuquerque is high altitude (5,000 to 7,000 elevation) semi-arid with only 8-10 inches of precipitation a year, most coming as rain during July and August.
Cultural & Recreation Opportunities: Albuquerque offers hundreds of city parks, six public golf courses, 31 parks with public tennis courts, 13 public swimming pools, 14 community centers, 18 libraries, and six Senior Citizen Centers and over 200 miles of biking routes and trails. Cultural opportunities include the Albuquerque Zoological Park, Maxwell Museum of Anthropology, All Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, Albuquerque Museum, New Mexico Museum of Natural History, Albuquerque Aquarium and Botanical Garden, Rio Grande Nature Center, Explora Science Center and Childrens’ Museum, National Atomic Museum, and numerous art galleries throughout the city. Performing arts include the New Mexico Philharmonic, the Albuquerque Youth Symphony, the New Mexico Ballet Company, Albuquerque Little Theatre, and the Albuquerque Civic Light Opera. Off Broadway shows perform regularly at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico Campus.
Medical: Area residents have many hospitals serving them. They include: Presbyterian Hospital, University of New Mexico Medical Center, Lovelace Medical Center, Heart Hospital of NM, and New Mexico VA hospital. This is in addition to the many medical clinics, private physicians and other health care professionals. There are also several retirement communities and nursing homes serving the area.
Schools: The Albuquerque Public School System serves nearly 90,000 students. There are 11 High Schools, six Alternative High Schools, 33 Middle Schools, and 77 Elementary Schools. The school district offers many programs for students with special needs. Other education offerings include private schools, the University of New Mexico, and the Central New Mexico Community College. There is also an active Continuing Education Program offered by the University of New Mexico.
Employment: Forbes Magazine in an annual survey ranked Albuquerque #1 of 200 cities for “Best Place for Business and Careers.” The presence of employers such as Intel, General Mills, Eclipse Aviation, Sandia National Labs, and Kirtland Airforce Base has made Albuquerque one of the leading technology centers in the country. Recently, Albuquerque was named one of America’s top 10 “Family Friendly Cities” and the “Best Multicultural Mecca” by a national family magazine.
Housing: In 2011, the median price for a single family home in the Albuquerque area was $179,000. Average commute time in the Albuquerque area is less than 30 minutes each way, which is below the national average.
Transportation: Airports include the Albuquerque International Airport, and the Double Eagle airport. Amtrak and bus lines also serve Albuquerque. There is a city bus system, which also provides transportation for those with special needs. The Albuquerque “Rail Runner” train provides commuter service for Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Santa Fe and Belen.
Contacts: For additional information, visit the following web sites:
City of Albuquerque / www.cabq.govAlbuquerque Visitor and Convention Bureau / www.abqcvb.org
Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce / www.gacc.org
Albuquerque Hispano Chamber of Commerce / www.ahcnm.org
Albuquerque Convention and Visitor Bureau: / www.abqcvb.org.
Albuquerque Public Schools / www.aps.edu
New Mexico community information / www.nmsitesearch.com
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