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Smith River National Recreation Area in CA seeks Recreation Tech

PLEASE RESPOND BY: March 1, 2007

Position Title: Forestry Technician (Recreation), GS-462-6/7
Region Five
Six Rivers National Forest
Smith River National Recreation Area
Gasquet, California

The Six Rivers National Forest will soon be filling a permanent full-time GS-462-6/7 Forestry Technician (Recreation) position and is conducting outreach to assess interest in the position. This position will be located on the Smith River National Recreation Area in Gasquet, California.

Brief Description of Job Duties

GS-6 is training level to the target grade of GS-7:

Performs a variety of technical work in support of the recreation program.

Recreation Program Planning and Administration - Recommends recreation use for conventional projects of moderate difficulty. Based on evaluations of recreation areas and activities, recommends potential sites or areas for additional recreation use and plan development. Serves as a collection officer. Assists in maintaining recreational databases. Assists in the recruitment of campground hosts and coordinates work with various volunteer groups.

Facility Maintenance - Campground buildings maintenance and improvement including drinking water systems; condition surveys for campgrounds, dispersed camping sites, and trails; develops cost estimates for campground maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction and construction projects.Forest Resource Advice and Assistance - Exchange and present information, and provide technical assistance on conventional and routine projects. Recommends improvements for incorporation into work plans. Provides advice and assistance to permittees or operators on the terms of use permits, and inspects operations and land uses for compliance with the terms of the permits. Assists with the enforcement of off-highway vehicle management and restrictions including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs and enforcement of restrictions. Serves as a District Forest Protection Officer with responsibility for issuing violation and warning notices.

Six Rivers National Forest Information

Stretching in a narrow 140-mile band from the Oregon border south, the Six Rivers National Forest offers nearly a million acres to discover and enjoy. It offers outstanding water recreation opportunities, special areas such as the Smith River NRA &endash; the nation's premiere example of a wild and scenic watershed, cultural heritage riches and legacies, and is one of Northern California's best kept secrets offering uncrowded backcountry with lots of solitude. Its namesake major rivers - Smith, Klamath, Trinity, Eel, Van Duzen, and Mad - are among the 1500 miles of waterways popular with anglers, kayakers, rafters, and sunbathers. The landscape is composed of extensive stands of conifers in a rugged mountain setting; elevations range from sea level to just under 7,000 feet. The forest also includes three national scenic byways, six botanical areas, four wildernesses, 365 miles of wild and scenic rivers, several non-wilderness lakes, outstanding 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps architecture, historic mining and logging, nationally-recognized Passport-in-Time projects, sixteen family campgrounds, numerous rustic camps, historic Bear Basin Butte Lookout and Pierson Rental Cabin, 2500 miles of roads, and 250 miles of trails. River fishing for trout, steelhead, and salmon is popular; opportunities for canoeing, rafting, kayaking, and swimming are abundant. The landscapes and waterscapes are truly spectacular, the life-styles and culture diverse, and the pace of living relaxed in the Northcoast area.

The culture of the area is rich and diverse with an inordinately high number of artists, writers, and musicians who are attracted to the unique beauty of the region. The Northcoast is strongly oriented to outdoor recreation with many activities focused on the ocean, numerous river systems, redwood cathedrals located in adjacent state and national parks, and other public lands. Outside Magazine in 2001 ranked the Northcoast area as one of the top 10 places in the nation to live, work, and play because of its outdoor recreation opportunities and outstanding scenic and lifestyle values.

Gasquet Community Information

The rural townsite of Gasquet, founded in the late 1800's along the beautiful Smith River, has a population of 400. Services offered to the community include a post office, country store, hamburger stand motel/restaurant, church, primary and middle school, and a volunteer fire department. The Mediterranean coastal climate results in summers that are dry with temperatures in the 75-95 degree range, while the winters are mild but quite wet (average yearly precipitation is 90"+). The only government housing available is "barracks" quarters.

Most of the National Recreation Area's personnel live in the nearby seaport town of Crescent City. Crescent City, population 8000, is a full service community providing all medical, schooling, social, cultural, religious, and shopping needs. The College of the Redwoods has a branch campus in Crescent City, and a commuter airline services the city.

The Northcoast is strongly oriented to outdoor recreation with many activities focused on the ocean, magnificent redwoods, and miles of scenic rivers. Fishing for trout, steelhead, and salmon is popular as is kayaking, white water rafting, wilderness hiking, backpacking, and trail riding. The landscapes and waterscapes are truly spectacular, the life-styles and culture diverse, and the pace of living relaxed in the Northcoast area.

Interested in applying for this job?

Complete the following form and return it to Don Pass by March 1, 2007

Email: dpass@fs.fed.us

Phone: 707-457-3131, ext 135

FAX: 707-457-3794

Snail mail: Don Pass

National Recreation Area

P.O. Box 228 - Highway 199

Gasquet, California 95543

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