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Forest Service seeks Trails Specialist in Vallejo, CA

Trails Specialist (NTE 2 Years) Vallejo, CA

R5 - Pacific Southwest Region - Regional Office
Notice valid through| 10/21/2006
0462 - Forestry Technician, 0802 - Engineering Technician 11, 12
Vallejo CA Kathy Mick/R5/USDAFS

This position is not to exceed (NTE ) 2 years. The incumbent will coordinate the mapping of OHV routes and off-route impact areas on National Forest Lands in California. The incumbent establishes a program of work under the direction of the project manager within a large budget, collects, establishes, and monitors mapping relative to standards. He/she will track GIS and INFRA (asset management tool) data related to travel management/recreation transportation from the forests. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the mapping of system and non-system OHV trails, unclassified roads, and off-route impact areas. Other tasks include preparation, administration, and financial tracking of contracts, agreements, and other costs and periodic oral and powerpoint briefings on accomplishments and budget updates for FS, State, and public groups.

This is a challenging opportunity for a person looking for change. The successful applicant must be able to learn quickly in a fast paced job and who has superior skill in communicating orally and in writing and coordinating with others. The work includes sedentary office, extensive telephone work, and trips to Forest Service field units in California. Experience in hiking and operating a motorcycle or ATV on trails is recommended. Your responses will help us determine the best method of advertisement. If you are interested in this position please contact Kathy Mick at 707-562-8859 or via| |email kmick@fs.fed.us

Duty Station Specifics : Vallejo, CA

Community Information: The position is located at the Regional Office, on Mare Island, Vallejo, California. Vallejo is located at the north end of the San Francisco Bay, 30 miles northeast of San Francisco, 60 miles west of Sacramento and approximately 20 miles from the Napa Valley, and is the largest city in Solano County with a population of 119,000 people. The San Francisco Bay Area is known for its rich cultural diversity. Region: The Region is comprised of 18 national forests with a combined size of over 20 million acres, or approximately one fifth of California's land base.

For additional information please check the following web sites: http://www.ci.vallejo.ca.us/GovSite/ and http://www.visitvallejo.com/

Contact Information : Kathy Mick 707.562.8859 or kmick@fs.fed.us - Gwendolyn Nishida Engineering Mgmt Analyst R5 1323 Club Drive Vallejo CA 94592 Phone: 707.562.8879 Fax: 707.562.9055

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