Rangeland management specialist
COCONINO NATIONAL FOREST “Caring for the Land and Serving People” OUTREACH NOTICE Rangeland Management Specialist GS-0454-5/7/9 August 2008 The Coconino National Forest will soon be advertising a GS-0454-5/7/9, Rangeland Management Specialist, with responsibilities on the Peaks and Mormon Lake Ranger Districts. This position is a permanent, full time position and is located in Flagstaff, Arizona. Anyone interested in further information should complete the attached Outreach Response Form and return it to ghase@fs.fed.us or contact Gary Hase, Jr. at 928-527-8262. POSITION INFORMATION The Rangeland Management Specialist will be supervised by a GS-11 Zoned Supervisory Range Management Specialist. These two positions administer the Forest’s rangeland resource management program for the Peaks and Mormon Lake Ranger Districts. These two Districts encompass the north half of the Coconino National Forest and total approximately 1 million acres. The incumbent and supervisor administer 23 summer seasonal grazing allotments and one yearlong grazing allotment. Permitted use for these allotments is 7,788 head of cattle and 5,632 head of sheep for a total of about 65,050 animal months. The incumbent’s duty station is located at the Peaks Ranger District in Flagstaff, Arizona. Major duties and work emphasis of this position will be grazing permit administration and allotment management plan National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) analysis. Communication and coordination skills are critical for work in this position. Other duties include rangeland monitoring, implementation of the Districts’ structural and non-structural range improvements program, noxious weed treatments, and management of various data bases. Important skills required for the job involve effective computer use, knowledge of range monitoring techniques, experience with range improvement construction, hiking, horseback riding, all-terrain vehicle use. A good background in NEPA, threatened and endangered species, soils, and watershed resources is useful, as well as knowledge of native plants and noxious/invasive weeds. FOREST/DISTRICT INFORMATION The Coconino National Forest consists of four Ranger Districts (Peaks, Mormon Lake, Mogollon Rim, and Red Rock) covering approximately 1.8 million acres. The Forest Service has three offices in Flagstaff: the Coconino National Forest Supervisors Office, the Peaks Ranger Station, and the Mormon Lake Ranger Station. The Peaks and Mormon Lake Ranger Districts are separate districts covering approximately 1 million acres. They are managed together and the Forest is exploring the consolidation and co-location of the districts. They have a permanent staff of approximately 90 employees who are responsible for managing a complex and diverse resource program including large recreation, range, wildlife, fire and fuels programs. COMMUNITY INFORMATION FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA: Flagstaff, Arizona is located at the intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40, and is the largest city in Northern Arizona. As a mid-sized city, Flagstaff has approximately 76,000 people living in and around it. The city is also the regional center and county seat for Coconino County, the second largest county in the 48 contiguous states. The City of Flagstaff, founded in 1894, is nestled at the base of the San Francisco Peaks and surrounded by one of the largest ponderosa pine forests on earth. At nearly 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is also one of the highest elevation cities in the United States. Known as the “City of Seven Wonders,” Flagstaff attracts millions of tourists each year due to its easy access to such scenic destinations as the Grand Canyon, Sunset Crater, Oak Creek Canyon, Meteor Crater, Walnut Canyon, Wupatki National Monument, and the San Francisco Peaks. COMMUNITY ECONOMY: Flagstaff’s economy is largely based on tourism, education, government, light industry, and transportation. Some of the larger employers in Flagstaff are Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff Unified School District, W.L. Gore, and government agencies such as the Forest Service, the National Park Service, and Coconino County. Tourism is an important contributor to the economy, as the city receives over 5 million visitors per year. Numerous hotel and resaurant chains serve this thriving travel and tourism industry. Six business and industrial parks are located within the general area. Major manufacturers include W.L. Gore & Associates, manufacturer of Gore-Tex and medical equipment; Nestle Purina Petcare Products, manufacturer of pet food; SCA Tissue, manufacturer of tissue paper; and Joy Cone, manufacturer of ice cream cones. Air cargo carriers Federal Express and UPS fly direct from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, and the city has ten motor freight carriers. Rail cargo transportation is served by the BNSF Railway. HOUSING: Government housing is not available. Private housing, rentals, and apartments are available but thought to be in the expensive range. Average single family homes usually range in price from $300,000 to $450,000. Average rental prices for a two bedroom apartment range from $900 to $1,500 per month. Real estate in Flagstaff, AZ will always be a good investment because of the amount of available land in the area is limited. Flagstaff has excellent choices of real estate companies and real estate agents with which to work. CLIMATE: Flagstaff has a highland semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. The combination of high altitude and low humidity provide mild weather conditions throughout most of the year, and the predominantly clear air radiates daytime heating effectively. Temperatures often fall precipitously after sunset throughout the year, and winter nights can be very cold. Winter weather patterns typically result in periodic, widespread snowfall followed by extended periods of fair weather. Although snow often covers the ground for weeks after major winter storms, Flagstaff's relatively low latitude and plentiful winter sunshine quickly melt much of what falls, and persistent deep snowpack is unusual. Summer weather is typically characterized by brief, but often intense, afternoon rain showers and dramatic thunderstorms common during the monsoon season of July and August. Summer high temperatures average around 80 °F and winter high temperatures average 43 °F. The record high temperature is 97.0 °F on July 5, 1973, and the record low temperature was -30 °F on February 1, 1985. The average annual rainfall is 22.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 100 inches. Overall, the city enjoys an average of 283 days without precipitation and 266 days of sunshine each year. CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES: Flagstaff serves as the cultural hub of Northern Arizona. Because arts and cultural activities enhance the quality of life and have an economic impact, the City strongly supports these endeavors. Throughout the year, there are art shows, concerts, festivals, live theater performances, and Native American arts and crafts exhibits. SCHOOLS: Flagstaff has 9 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 alternative schools, 5 magnet schools, and 3 high schools. In addition to the public school system, there are 10 charter schools run by private parties. Northern Arizona University and Coconino Community College provide a wide array of higher education opportunities. TRANSPORTATION: Flagstaff is a major crossroads for the west. Interstates 17 and 40 provide road access to major west coast markets, including San Francisco, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, El Paso, Los Angeles, San Diego, parts of Mexico, and of course, Phoenix and Tucson. Highway 89 provides access to the states north of Arizona and Highway 180 provides access to the Grand Canyon. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport, located four miles south of downtown Flagstaff, provides frequent daily flights to and from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, where national and international connections can be made. Amtrak services Flagstaff twice daily with west-bound connections to Los Angeles and east-bound connections to Chicago. Bus services are also available for within the city travel (Mountain Line), and intra and interstate travel (Greyhound). SHOPPING: Flagstaff has an array of shopping centers, including; Target, Wal-Mart, Walgreens and other drug stores, auto parts stores, hardware stores, Home Depot, Best Buy, Sam’s Club and the Flagstaff Mall with a wide selection of department stores such as, Dillard’s, Sears and JC Penny’s. There are a wide variety of grocery stores and several health food stores. Downtown Flagstaff recently experienced revitalization as part of the Main Street USA program, and features many quaint shops and galleries. MEDICAL FACILITIES: Flagstaff has an extensive array of medical facilities and resources in the areas of traditional, integrative and alternative healthcare. Flagstaff Medical Center is the Northern Arizona Regional referral center for trauma, cancer, rehabilitation, cardiac care, high-risk maternal/fetal, MRI/CT scans, and more. More than 148 physicians are on active staff at the hospital, representing 36 medical specialties. CHURCHES: All denominations of religion are well represented in the Flagstaff area. RECREATION: Flagstaff offers a multitude of outdoor and indoor recreation activities including: horseback riding, road and mountain biking, running, hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, backpacking, climbing, Nordic and alpine skiing, swimming, boating, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball. The City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Department and the Flagstaff Athletic Club East and West offer numerous indoor and outdoor activities, including competitive leagues. There are about 680 acres of city parks in Flagstaff, the largest of which are Thorpe Park and Buffalo Park. In addition, there is an extensive Urban Trail System throughout the area connecting the city with the forest trails system. Nearby National Parks, Monuments, and Recreation Areas include: the Grand Canyon, Montezuma Castle, Walnut Canyon, Monument Valley, Painted Desert, Sunset Crater, and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. MOTELS AND RESTAURANTS: There is no shortage of motels or restaurants in the community. Being located at the junction of two interstates (I-40 and I-17) and being the major community south of the Grand Canyon makes Flagstaff an ideal location for major motels and restaurants. OUTREACH CONTACTS Gary Hase, Jr. Mike Chaveas, Deputy District Ranger Range Management Specialist Peaks/Mormon Lake Ranger District (928) 527-8262 (928) 527-8214 ghase@fs.fed.us mchaveas@fs.fed.us For public information about the Forest: http://www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/ For internal information about the Forest and District: http://fsweb.coconino.r3.fs.fed.us/ OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM If you are interested in this position, please complete this form and send to ghase@fs.fed.us. If you do not have access to electronic mail, please complete the form and mail or fax to: Gary Hase, Jr., Peaks Ranger District, 5075 N. Hwy 89, Flagstaff, AZ, 86004. Fax number 928-527-8288. I am interested in the following position: Position Title/Series/Grade: Rangeland Management Specialist, GS-0454-5/7/9 Location: Region 3, Coconino NF, Peaks Ranger District PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name: Date: _____________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ E-Mail Address: Phone: Current title/series/grade: Are you currently a Federal employee? YES NO IF YES: Current Agency and location: Type of Appointment: Permanent Term Temporary If you are not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee are you eligible for appointment under any of the following special authorities: Person with Disabilities Veterans Readjustment Former Peace Corps Volunteer Disabled Veteran w/30% Compensable Disability Student Career Experience Program Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 Other Thank you for your interest.

Posted: 8/25/2008 Closing: 9/15/2008

Technical assistant/McGinns and Associates
Position: Technical assistant Job Description: Assignments to include but not limited to providing assistance to technical staff for research, proofreading documents, literature review, onsite sampling and document prep Qualifications: Own transportation Good technical writing skills Available for limited travel Experience with water quality sampling preferred but not required Rad experience preferred but not required 40 hour hazwopper preferred but not required Company: McGinnis and Associates LLC is a small environmental engineering consulting company with a number of projects in the Western US mainly associated with Tribal Governments. Projects include monitoring and assessments of minesites, landfills and other facilities, preparation and assistance with water and soil sampling programs, alternative energy development and other related tasks. Comments: This is an as-needed position with variable hours (20 or less) that would work well for a student looking to supplement their income. We can work around research and classes as needed. Graduate students or experienced undergraduate students in environmental science or engineering, geology or hydrology would be well suited. This position has been used as a paid internship. To reply: Email resume with brief cover letter as two MSword attachments to dmcginnis@sbcglobal.net. Questions regarding the position are welcome and can be submitted to the same email address.

Posted: 8/18/2008 Closing: 9/15/2008

Tribal Deputy Wildlife Refuge Manager
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD NATION PO BOX 278 PABLO MT 59855 406.675.2700 PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT FAX: 406.675.2711 E-mail: julianat@cskt.org ****V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T**** TITLE: Tribal Deputy Wildlife Refuge Manager LOCATION: National Bison Range – Moiese, MT SALARY: $25.06 to $29.27 per hour $52,124.80 to $60,881.60 per annum CLOSING DATE: Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and will be required to serve a six-month probationary period. DUTIES: The Tribal Deputy Wildlife Refuge Manager is a professional position that serves as the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes’ Tribal Deputy Wildlife Refuge Manager at the National Bison Range Complex that encompasses full management authority for habitat, wildlife, public use, fire, personnel, purchasing, and administration functions. This employee is employed the Tribal Natural Resources Department’s Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation and reports directly to a U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wildlife Refuge Manager, with additional reporting to a DFWRC supervisor. Employment in this position is contingent upon a three-year Annual Funding Agreement, which is anticipated to be extended at the end of that period. Proven ability to function well in a wide variety of interpersonal situations is mandatory. A high degree of proficiency and experience in technical writing is an integral component of the position. The position requires coordination of a substantial amount of knowledge, training, skills and abilities to complete major projects on time and with a high degree of professional quality and skill. Duties: • Routinely shares activities with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Deputy Wildlife Refuge Manager by serving as Acting Wildlife Refuge Manager during the Refuge Manager’s absence.  Serves as a member or the Refuge Leadership Team at the National Bison Range. • Supervises a multi-disciplinary staff (e.g., maintenance, biological, fire and some visitor services) in the administration of refuge programs which includes preparing performance plans, conducting personnel evaluations, preparing performance awards, determining annual training needs for subordinate staff. • Responsible for the operational aspects of the coordination, planning, implementation, and administration of activities associated with a refuge/wetland management district. • Oversees the care and management of wild ungulates (bison, elk, deer, bighorn sheep and other species) in a refuge setting, including observation of animals’ general health, disease symptoms, behavior and activities to determine animal husbandry needs for specific animals or populations. • Develops and carries out active stewardship of natural resources beyond the boundaries of the Refuge Complex units to improve or safeguard units of the National Wildlife Refuge System and to enhance or protect trust resources over large geographic areas. DUTIES CONTINUED: • Plans, schedules, attend and conduct meetings with elected officials (Tribal, local, county, state, legislators and Congressional staff), varying levels of government units (tribal, local, county, local and federal), interest groups (landowners, county and state farm bureaus, local, state, and national environmental groups). Provides information, discusses issues, resolves problems, and receives public input on the status of existing, developing, or proposed refuges. • Assists with planning and directing a comprehensive public relations/public use program to provide optimum information, education, interpretation and wildlife-dependant recreation. • Assists with direction of a variety of specialized disciplines or programs, biological monitoring and management, fire management, land acquisition, refuge maintenance, endangered and threatened species management, and/or contaminant cleanup or remediation. • Actively supports and implements the equal opportunity program as specified in National, Regional, Tribal and local affirmative action plans. Recruits, trains and supervises and counsels a diverse permanent staff of resource professionals, temporary staff and volunteers, regarding team building, tolerance, and other appropriate and necessary issues. • Conducts other tasks, as assigned by designated supervisory personnel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION) • A Master’s degree in the field of Wildlife Biology or Wildlife Management, with specific coursework in mammal and bird identification, plant identification, wildlife ecology, wetland ecology, plant ecology, and general wildlife biology. Demonstrated direct experience in wildlife and wildlife habitat research, data entry and statistical analysis, and compilation of scientific research reports is essential. In addition, no less than five years of proven relevant experience in the areas of personnel supervision and program/project oversight is required • Demonstrated knowledge of or experience in wildlife and plant identification, and project design and planning is necessary. Proven ability to function well in a wide variety of interpersonal situations is mandatory. A high degree of proficiency and experience in technical writing is an integral component of the position. The position requires coordination of a substantial amount of knowledge, training, skills and abilities to complete major projects on time and with a high degree of professional quality and skill. • Must possess or be eligible for a Montana Driver's License and is required to have an annual doctor’s physical examination and a signed doctor’s statement that the incumbent can perform all of the physical tasks listed in this position description. • Subject to a background investigation per Homeland Security Presidential Directive #2. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS  Please request a copy of the full position description from the Personnel Department. SUBMIT: 1. Completed Tribal employment application. (Resumes may be submitted but may not replace or supplement the official tribal application). 2. Certified copies of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates. 3. Proof of a valid driver’s license. 4. Tribal enrollment verification if enrolled in a federally recognized other than CSKT. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Jan Gardipe, Personnel Office, P.O. Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, telephone 406.675.2700, ext. 1040. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Tom McDonald @ ext. 7288 or Dale Becker @ ext. 7278 @ 406.675.2700.

Posted: 8/26/2008 Closing: 9/11/2008

Wildlife Biologist/Montana
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD NATION PO BOX 278 PABLO MT 59855 406.675.2700 PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT FAX: 406.675.2711 E-mail: julianat@cskt.org ****V A C A N C Y A N N O U N C E M E N T**** TITLE: Supervisory Wildlife Biologist LOCATION: National Bison Range – Moiese, MT SALARY: $22.72 to $26.53 per hour $47,257.60 to $55,182.40 per annum CLOSING DATE: Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 5:30 p.m. SPECIAL CONDITIONS: This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The successful applicant if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and will be required to serve a six-month probationary period. DUTIES: The Supervisory Wildlife Biologist serves as a professional Wildlife Biologist at the National Bison Range Complex, with headquarters at Moiese, Montana. The Complex is composed of the National Bison Range, Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge, Pablo National Wildlife Refuge, and local Waterfowl Production Areas. This employee is employed within the Tribal Natural Resources Department’s Division of Fish, Wildlife, Recreation and Conservation and reports directly to the Tribal Deputy Wildlife Refuge Manager with additional reporting to a DFWRC supervisor or respective delegate. Employment in this position is contingent upon a three-year Annual Funding Agreement, which is anticipated to be extended at the end of that period. Proven ability to function well in a wide variety of interpersonal situations is mandatory. A high degree of proficiency and experience in technical writing is an integral component of the position. The position requires coordination of a substantial amount of knowledge, training, skills and abilities to complete major projects on time and with a high degree of professional quality and skill. Duties:  Serves as a member or the Refuge Leadership Team at the National Bison Range.  Plans, organizes, collects, and analyzes biological data and prepares reports to achieve management objectives pertaining to wildlife populations, lands and water management.  Recommends population and habitat management practices based on proven practices, field observations and analysis of data.  Oversees data management and analyses using GPS and GIS technology.  Monitors, evaluates, and writes reports describing biological results of management practices on the refuge complex and prepares correspondence relating to results. This involves collecting basic data from field surveys and investigations, researching published technical sources of information, reviewing data and reports from the refuge and other agency files and conducting discussions with biologists from other agencies.  Coordinates biological research on the refuge by proposing and designing research studies or soliciting research by universities to obtain information necessary to achieve management objectives.  Assists or directs other refuge personnel in a variety of duties such as weed control, manipulation of water levels, management of grazing, fencing, watering developments, and various administrative tasks. DUTIES CONTINUED:  Responsible for submission of necessary reporting requirements such as wildlife inventory plans, annual reports, bird banding lab reports, banding schedules, vegetation monitoring and input into the Refuge Management Information System.  Coordinates with the Flathead Irrigation Project to maximize wildlife opportunities on Ninepipe and Pablo National Refuges.  Assists with the Comprehensive Conservation Plan preparation as a member of the core team and by drafting assigned sections of planning document.  Provides visitor assistance and assists with the public use/environmental education program.  Assists in record-keeping, handling, trapping, vaccinating, tagging and moving of bison, elk, and other wildlife species.  Works with care and management of wild ungulates (bison, elk, deer, bighorn sheep and other species) in a refuge setting, including observation of animals’ general health, disease symptoms, behavior and activities to determine animal husbandry needs for specific animals or populations.  Coordinates genetic testing and data collection related to ongoing genetic analysis and DNA analysis.  Coordinates Youth Conservation Corps, Montana Human Resources, and Montana Conservation Corps programs with other refuge activities.  Recruits and selects enrollees and youth leaders, plans projects, procures supplies, maintains budget, conducts safety and environmental education sessions, organizes daily work, completes administrative reports.  Directs the work of one Wildlife Biologist, and other full-time, seasonal or temporary biological technicians and volunteers as assigned.  Prepares draft proposals and applies for cost share funding and grants for projects to accomplish station biological objectives.  Conducts other tasks, as assigned by designated supervisory personnel. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON THE TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION) • A Master’s degree in the field of Wildlife Biology or Wildlife Management, with specific coursework in mammal and bird identification, plant identification, wildlife ecology, wetland ecology, plant ecology, and general wildlife biology. Demonstrated direct experience in wildlife and wildlife habitat research, data entry and statistical analysis, and compilation of scientific research reports is essential. In addition, no less than five years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of wildlife management, personnel supervision and program/project oversight is required. • Must possess or be eligible for a Montana Driver's License and is required to have an annual doctor’s physical examination and a signed doctor’s statement that the incumbent can perform all the physical tasks listed in this position description. • Subject to a background investigation per Homeland Security Presidential Directive #2. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS (AS DETERMINED BY THE INTERVIEW):  Please request a copy of the full position description from the Personnel Department. SUBMIT: 1. Completed Tribal employment application. (Resumes may be submitted but may not replace or supplement the official tribal application). 2. Certified copies of relevant academic transcripts and training certificates. 3. Proof of a valid driver’s license. 4. Tribal enrollment verification if enrolled in a federally recognized other than CSKT FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE DISQUALIFICATION DURING THE SCREENING PROCESS SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Jan Gardipe, Personnel Office, P.O. Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, telephone 406.675.2700, ext. 1040. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Tom McDonald @ ext. 7288 or Dale Becker @ ext. 7278 @ 406.675.2700.

Posted: 8/26/2008 Closing: 9/11/2008