White River National Forest
2014 Temporary Employment Opportunities
The White River National Forest anticipates hiring temporary, seasonal (1039 hr.) positions for the 2014 field season, through the USAJOBS hiring system (https://www.usajobs.gov ). The following provides a brief description of the types of positions that may be available on the Forest, as well as contact information for supervisors who anticipate hiring for the 2014 season. Please Contact Hiring Managers for Announcement Numbers, Dates to apply, and the Number of Positions Available.
These positions include:
Supervisor’s Office, Glenwood Springs, CO:
Job Title / Pay Plan-Series-Grade / Hiring ManagerEngineering Equipment Operator: Road Crew / WG-5716-05
WG-5716-08 / Jim McBreen: 970-945-3251
Blanco Ranger District, Meeker, CO:
Job Title / Pay Plan-Series-Grade / Hiring ManagerRange/Weeds Technician / GS-0455-4/5 / Troy Osborn: 970-878-6014
OHV Trails Crew Member / GS-0462-4 / Patty Wyatt: 970-878-6016
Trail Crew Member / GS-0462-4 / Kasey Cox: 970-878-6013
Rifle Ranger District, Rifle, CO:
Job Title / Pay Plan-Series-Grade / Hiring ManagerVisitor Information / GS-0101-3 / Jason Pooler: 970-625-6848
OHV Trails Crew Member / GS-0462-4 / Patty Wyatt: 970-878-6016
Timber Crew Member / GS-0462-4 / Steve Goodson: 970-625-6849
Aspen-Sopris Ranger Districts, Aspen and Carbondale, CO:
Job Title / Pay Plan-Series-Grade / Hiring ManagerWildlife Integrated Resource Crew Member / GS-0404-6 / Phil Nyland: 970-963-2266
Trail Crew Member / GS-0462-4/5/6 / Jon Thompson: 970-963-2266
Visitor Information Services / GS-0462-4 / Martha Moran: 970-963-2266
Range Technician / GS-0455-4 / Wayne Ives: 970-963-2266
Wilderness Crew Member / GS-0462-4/5 / Andrew Larson: 970-9920-1664
Lands Resource Clerk / GS-0817-4 / Jim Kirschvink: 970-945-3313
Maroon Bells Recreation Crew / GS-0462-3/4/5/6 / Martha Moran: 970-963-2266
Recreation Technician / GS-0462-0462-4 / Martha Moran: 970-963-2266
Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger Districts, Eagle and Minturn, CO:
Job Title / Pay Plan-Series-Grade / Hiring ManagerWildlife Integrated Resource Crew Member / GS-0404-5/4 / Lara Duran: 970-328-5899
Trail Crew Member / GS-0462-4/5 / Sam Massman: 970-827-5162
Wilderness Ranger / GS-0462-4/5 / Sam Massman: 970-827-5162
Visitor Information Services / GS-1001-4 / Corey Myers: 970-827-5156
Dispatcher / GS-0303-4 / Lynn Espersen: 970-827-5155
Range/Weeds Technician / GS-0404-4/5/6 / Jessica Pettee: 970-827-5163
Fisheries Technician / GS-0404-3/4/5/6 / Matt Grove: 970-827-5166
Recreation Technician / GS-0462-0462-4/5 / Paula Peterson: 970-827-5159
Facilities / GS-0462-4/5 / Paula Peterson: 970-827-5159
Recreation Special Uses / GS-0462-5 / Paula Peterson: 970-827-5159
River Ranger / GS-0462-3/4/5 / Paula Peterson: 970-827-5159
OHV Crew / GS-0462-5 / Paula Peterson: 970-827-5159
Dillon Ranger Districts, Silverthorne, CO:
Job Title / Pay Plan-Series-Grade / Hiring ManagerWildlife Crew Member / GS-0404-5 / Ashley Nettles: 970-262-3457
Trail Crew Member / GS-0462-5 / Cindy Ebbert: 970-262-3458
Wilderness Ranger / GS-0462-5 / Cindy Ebbert: 970-262-3458
Travel Management Implementation Crew / GS-0462-5 / Cindy Ebbert: 970-262-3458
Visitor Information Services / GS-1001-5 / Karen Koons: 970-262-3444
Dispatcher / GS-0303-3 / Karen Koons: 970-262-3444
OHV Crew / GS-0462-5 / Ken Waugh: 970-262-3446
Timber Crew Member / GS-0462-4/5/6 / Sarah Pearson: 970-262-3498
Recreation Technician / GS-0462-0462-3/45 / Howard Scott: 970-262-3442
Many of these positions require physical exertion, in rough terrain, in a full range of weather conditions. Work week schedules vary depending on the position. Forest Service housing may be available. Many positions and project work require camping out for extended periods. Contact the supervisors identified to learn more specific information for each position.
For more information about the White River National Forest, visit the following website: http://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver
About the White River National Forest: The White River National Forest is 2.3 million acres in central Colorado. The Supervisor's Office is located in Glenwood Springs with District offices in Meeker, Rifle, Carbondale, Aspen, Eagle, Minturn, and Silverthorne. Currently, the White River employs approximately 150 permanent employees and 150 temporary employees. The White River National Forest is one of the crown jewels of the National Forest System. It hosts nearly 10 million visitors per year. With 12 ski resorts, the White River is the premier place for winter recreation and is a destination for people from around the globe. The Forest has a full complement of resource challenges and opportunities including recreation, wilderness, travel management, oil and gas development, grazing, forest health and fuels and fire mitigation.
White River National Forest Vision: We are a 21st century organization, leading the nation in innovative landscape conservation, connecting citizens to the land through world-class recreation, restoring and enhancing resilient ecosystems, and contributing to sustainable economies. We share our story and take care of each other as we continue our legacy of meeting incredible challenges with passion, creativity and collaboration.
White River Core Values: Respect, Trust, Service, Excellence, Safety and Tradition.
HOW TO APPLY:
CONTACT the work supervisor identified on the previous page to get more information about the job and work location.
COMPLETE the Outreach Form on the next page and Email it to the appropriate supervisor to let them know you are interested in their position, so they can watch for your name on the applicant list and email updates on the positions.
APPLY ONLINE at www.USAJOBS.gov
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not already have one) at www.USAJOBS.gov. It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a resume with USAJOBS or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. You may want to customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have attained that are directly related to this position, so your application will meet required qualifications. (Ensure you provide exact dates of employment so your qualifications are accurately documented: e.g. May 1, 2010 to Oct 29, 2010 will be calculated as 5 months of experience; listing May 2010 to Oct 2010 may be calculated as only 3 months of experience, assuming a start date in late May and an end date at the beginning of Oct).
Step 3: Search for the job announcement number. You may need to use the advance search option with the job title to find the correct job announcement number. Read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin. Click “Apply Online” and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required. Make sure you select a potential duty station that includes the town where the ranger station for your target job is located.
You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Simply log into your USAJOBS account and click on “Application Status”. Click on the position title and then select “Update Application” to continue.
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White River National Forest
2014 Temporary Hiring Outreach
Please respond by January 15, 2014
Response is voluntary
Interested applicants still need to apply to the identified OCR for position of interest.
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