OUTREACH NOTICE
Forestry Technician
Santa Fe National Forest, Jemez Springs Ranger District
GS-0462-04
The Santa Fe National Forest is outreaching for three (3) temporary (1039) forestry technicians GS-462-4 level to be located in Jemez Springs, New Mexico at the Jemez Ranger District office. This position serves as a crew member on the West Zone timber sale preparation crew. The job is listed at USA Jobs under the job announcement number: Interested applicants should update their USA Jobs materials and apply as soon as possible. Pull date will be within 2-3 months.
If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please complete and return the:
1) outreach response form located below and
2) your resume
Send these documents to David J Casey at or PO Box 130 Cuba, NM 87013 by close of business February 22nd, 2012. Your outreach response and resume must be received by this date!
Position Title: Forestry Technician GS-462-4 Outreach Open Date: January 11, 2013
Close Date: February 22nd, 2013
Tours of Duty: Temporary /1039 Work Schedule: Mon. to Thur. 0700-1730
Duty Station: Jemez Springs, New Mexico
Description of Duties: Incumbents primary duties are in sale preparation with duties in other areas as assigned. The incumbent independently applies silvicultural prescriptions and marking guides to designate timber for harvest, takes and records tree measurements, assesses quality and determines defect. Incumbent uses either GPS handheld units or compass and tape to traverse harvest unit boundaries, road locations and to determine area. Other duties include but are not limited to assisting in fire suppression assignments as qualified and required. Government housing may be available. Travel may be required for training or assignments. Transfer of station is not available.
Qualification Requirements: Those who are interested must meet the qualification requirements for the GS-0462, which is covered under the Technical and Medical Support positions standards. The OPM Qualification Standards Handbook is available for review at any federal personnel office OR on the Internet at
Six months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the federal service is required. Specialized experience is experience, which is directly related to the position to be filled, and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Education can be substituted for experience (two years of schooling above high school for GS-4. Details on minimum requirements can be found at
OUTREACH NOTICE FORM
Santa Fe National Forest
Jemez Springs Ranger District
Respond & Apply by: February 22nd, 2013
Position Title/Series/Grade: Forestry Technician GS 0462-4
Duty Station: Jemez Springs Ranger District, New Mexico
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Santa Fe National Forest Information: The Santa Fe National Forest is one of five national forests in New Mexico. Some of the finest mountain scenery in the Southwest is found in the 1.6 million acre Santa Fe National Forest. Elevations rise from 5,300 to 13,103 feet at the summit of Truchas Peak, located within the Pecos Wilderness.The Forest’s Headquarters is located in Santa Fe. The Forest has six Ranger Stations - Coyote, Cuba, Jemez, Pecos, Las Vegas, and Española, and two satellite offices in Los Alamos and in Jemez Pueblo—Walatowa Visitor Center.
Specific District and Community Information: Jemez Springs
Jemez Springs is small village nestled in the Jemez Mountians that is 55 miles north of Albuquerque. It has a Post Office, a school for grades K to 12, five churches, a library, two small grocery stores, one bank, one gas stations/convenience stores, several restaurants and a volunteer ambulance and fire department. Limited rental housing is available.
For more information on New Meadows or the surround towns please refer to the following website.
Recreation Opportunities
Numerous outdoor recreation opportunities can be found in North Centeral New Mexico. Popular pursuits include fishing, hunting, Nordic and alpine skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, whitewater kayaking, rafting, rock climbing hiking and relaxing in one of our many hot springs.
Prospective applicants must have their resume submitted in by the closing date listed above in order to be considered for the position.