About the Position:
The incumbent serves as the timber program manager in the Vegetation Management/Natural Resources staff area. The timber program manager has responsibility for development and review of integrated vegetation management plans and programs associated with timber sale preparation and special forest products. Manages the overall timber program and budget, which includes regular appropriations, timber sale retained receipts, and the salvage sale trust fund. Responsible for integrated resource restoration program coordination within and between staff areas for the forests.
Outreach Response:
If you are interested in this position, please respond using the OUTREACH DATABASE, additionally you will need to email a copy of your resume and the completed OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM to Tim Lieske at tim.lieske@usda.gov before the “Reply By” date above.
Individuals with non-competitive hiring authority should also provide supporting documentation.
INDIVIDUALS WITH NON-COMPETITIVE HIRING AUTHORITY ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO RESPOND TO THIS OUTREACH. POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED OUTSIDE OF A USAJOBS VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
For additional information or questions related to Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities contact Donald Rakes at donald.rakes@usda.gov
About the Forest:
The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest comprises 1.7 million acres of land extending 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to Mt. Rainer National Park. The Forest covers portions of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King and Pierce Counties. Together, these counties contain over 55 percent of the state’s total population. Nearly five million people live in or near the Puget Sound metropolitan area. Another two million people live in southwest British Columbia and make frequent use of the Forest. This coupled with the fact that four major mountain passes cross the Cascades through the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, makes this one of the most visited National Forests in the country.
For additional information on the area check the following link:
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest webpage: http://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs
Everett, Washington
The Forest Supervisor’s Office is located in Everett, Washington. Everett is located along Interstate 5, approximately 20 miles north of Seattle, and home to 110,000 people. The city offers full services and the surrounding suburbs of offer the amenities of a large metro area, often mixed with the benefits of rural settings. Recreational opportunities are plentiful, including hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, hunting and fishing. The cost of living in the area is high; however employees with a duty location of Washington receive a locality pay adjustment (29.57) and there is no state income tax in the State of Washington.
Snoqualmie Ranger District
The District has two offices, one located in North Bend and the other in Enumclaw.
North Bend has a population of 6,300 and is a small town located off of Interstate 90 nestled in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains. North Bend is about a 30 minute drive from downtown Seattle.
Enumclaw is a little larger than North Bend (population around 10,000) and is located on Highway 410 which is one of the main arteries into Mt. Rainier National Park. The region is probably best known for its recreation opportunities, including Mt. Rainier, Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Snoqualmie Pass Ski Area and Alpine Lakes Wilderness and numerous opportunities for back country hiking and camping. Within commute distance are a variety of diverse and world renowned academic, athletic, intercultural and social facilities/amenities/opportunities not commonly enjoyed in other Forest Service duty stations.
The District manages and/or has over 102,000 acres of wilderness, 38 multi-user type trailheads (wilderness and non-wilderness settings), 7 campgrounds (concessionaire & force account operated), 6 picnic areas, 2 ski resorts (Crystal Mountain & Summit At Snoqualmie) and approximately 400 dispersed oriented recreation sites entirely on National Forest System lands. We have a robust and growing front country and backcountry volunteer programs that continues to grow with this demand and exceeds 10,000 hours annually.
The District also supports vegetation management (timber), wildlife and fisheries programs that covers National Forest lands from Snoqualmie Pass all the way down to the border of Mt. Rainier National Park. The South Zone Fire and Engineering organizations are based out of North Bend as well.
Skykomish Ranger District
Within a 1½ hour drive from the Puget Sound Metropolitan area, the Skykomish Ranger District is a very active recreation area. Hiking, camping, mountaineering, kayaking, hunting, fishing, and backpacking are among popular recreational activities in the Puget Sound area and the Skykomish Ranger District is one of the largest suppliers of these opportunities. The district includes 219,000 acres of in three different wilderness areas, approximately 220 miles of trail - including a segment of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, the Stevens Pass Greenway (US Highway 2), Stevens Pass Ski Area, five developed campgrounds, and two historic fire lookouts
The duty station is located at Skykomish, Washington, population 198, which is located on US Highway 2, approximately 15 miles west of Stevens Pass and 75 miles northeast of Seattle. The small town offers limited services and a K-12 school. Recreational opportunities are plentiful, including hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, hunting and fishing. Monroe, which is a full service community, is located west of Skykomish about 35 miles. It offers a hospital, a variety of schools and churches of all major denominations, banks and numerous other retail establishments. The cost of living in the area is high; however employees receive a locality pay adjustment. But there is a wide variety of housing available in the valley communities. Current real estate listings start at $150,000 and go up from there. Rentals are available in some of the local communities. Recent listings show monthly rental rates in the $1000/month range.For additional information on the area check the following links: Skykomish Data: http://www.city-data.com/city/Skykomish-Washington.html The Sky Valley Chamber of Commerce: http://skyvalleychamber.com/
Mt. Baker Ranger District
The Mt. Baker Ranger District office is in the Skagit River Valley in the town of Sedro-Woolley, WA (pop. 9,080). The office is co-located with the North Cascades National Park and North Cascades Institute. The district covers over 500,000 acres of land stretching from the Canadian border to just south of the Skagit National Wild & Scenic River and is in eastern Skagit and Whatcom Counties. The area provides ample opportunities for hunting, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, mountain climbing, river rafting, bird watching, berry picking, camping, picnicking, hiking and world class alpine mountain scenery. The Skagit River is widely known for its fishing opportunities and hosts one of the largest concentrations of bald eagles in the country. The glacier-clad Mt. Baker provides a scenic backdrop for alpine hiking and internationally known, mountain and ice climbing opportunities. The nearby Salish Sea provides another whole realm of sailing, fishing, clamming and related saltwater experiences. Local events include annual Bald Eagle festival, logging shows, and urban centers that provide opportunities for concerts, professional sports events (baseball, football and hockey) and a wide array of museums, art events, festivals and restaurant and food options. The state of Washington does have sales tax, but no income tax.
Darrington Ranger District
Darrington is a town in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located in a North Cascades Mountain valley formed by the Sauk and North Fork Stillaguamish rivers. Darrington is connected to nearby areas by State Route 530, which runs along the two rivers towards the city of Arlington, located 30 miles to the west, and Rockport. The U.S. Forest Service, Darrington Ranger District manages the area’s timber, recreation, fish and wildlife, air and water quality, wilderness, minerals, and energy resources. The Forest Service and its employees are active participants in community life in Darrington and have contributed by obtaining grants for diverse projects including a non-profit early childhood learning center, informational kiosks in the town park, and preserving some of Darrington’s oldest buildings.