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TEMPORARY SEASONAL FIRE OUTREACH 2017 USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region (R-9) Superior National Forest The Superior National Forest, located in the Arrowhead Region of Northern Minnesota, will soon

1 TEMPORARY SEASONAL FIRE OUTREACH 2017 USDA Forest Service, Eastern Region (R-9) Superior National Forest The Superior National Forest, located in the Arrowhead Region of Northern Minnesota, will soon begin filling multiple temporary seasonal positions in fire management for the 2017 Fire and Fuels season. Openings are available at the GS-3, GS-4, and GS-5 levels. These are SEASONAL TEMPORARY wildland fire positions with a maximum six month tour schedule (NTE 1039 hrs). The anticipated start date for these positions is mid-april. Employees who are students generally work through the end of August, while others may work as late as October. The Forest will be opening job announcements in USAJOBS for each position at specific duty locations. These vacancies will start opening in early to mid-january. In past years the vacancies have been advertised under Open Continuous Recruitment (OCR) bulletins that did not have closing dates. This process has changed. The Superior National Forest will have forest specific announcement numbers for each position and specific duty location that will only be open for a short period of time. The table below displays positions that are anticipated to be filled for 2017 field season. These positions are listed by Job Series and Grade Level. Please refer to the hiring manager listed on the Outreach Response form for more specific information on the positions and locations.

2 Job Series and Grade Level TEMP-GS FORESTRY AID (FIRE SUPPRESSION) TEMP-GS FORESTRY TECH (FUELS) TECH (FIRE DISPATCHER) TEMP-GS-O FORESTRY TECH (HELITACK) TEMP-GS FORESTRY TECH (AIR TANKER BASE) FS Number Anticipated number of positions to be filled by USAJOBS Duty Location Cook Ely Aurora Tofte Marais Rapids FS FS FS FS FS FS FS To apply for these temporary jobs you will need to go through USAJOBS at create a profile and set up your resume. You will then need to apply to the specific job announcement(s) with specific duty location(s) you are interested in. USAJOBS announcement numbers and open period for each position are listed below. Applicants should read the job announcement for specific information about the job requirements and follow the instructions on how to apply. Housing, where available, is limited and is prioritized. Some of these positions, at GS 5 level, have additional IFPM requirements. Those additional requirements will be identified in the job announcement. You may be required to attach additional documentation when applying. For more information on IFPM standards: Positions that participate in wildland firefighting activities will require TAKING and PASSING the Work Capacity Test (WCT) at the ARDUOUS level as a condition of employment. The Arduous (WCT) fitness test consists of a three (3) mile hike, within forty-five (45) minutes, while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack. USAJOBS Announcement Numbers (All Open 1/11/17-1/17/17) GS , Forestry Aid (Fire Suppression) GS , Forestry Technician (Fire Suppression) GS , Forestry Technician (Helitack) GS , Forestry Technician (Fire Suppression) GS , Forestry Technician (Fuels) GS , Forestry Technician (Air Tanker Base) GS , Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) 17-TEMPF-S AIDF-DT 17-TEMPF-S FTFS-DT 17-TEMPF-S HELI-DT 17-TEMPF-S FIRE-DT 17-TEMPF-S FUEL-DT 17-TEMPF-S AIRT-DT To Be Determined

About the Superior National Forest Established in 1909, the Superior National Forest is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes, and a colorful cultural history.

Management by the USDA-Forest Service, under principles of ecosystem management and multiple-use, provides for a diverse community of plants and animals as well as products for human needs.

3 About the Superior National Forest Established in 1909, the Superior National Forest is known for its boreal forest ecosystem, numerous clean lakes, and a colorful cultural history. The Superior National Forest comprises over 3,900,000 acres of woods and waters with including the one million-acre Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Management by the USDA-Forest Service, under principles of ecosystem management and multiple-use, provides for a diverse community of plants and animals as well as products for human needs. The concept of "all lands" management maintains strong partnerships and collaboration across the landscape. Popular recreational activities include fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, swimming, hiking, snowmobiling, and skiing.

4 Superior National Forest Outreach Interest Form Temporary Employment If you have an interest in these positions or questions pertaining to the hiring process and or would like to be notified when specific job announcements become active in USA JOBS, please respond to the appropriate contact name below. Ranger District Duty Station (for USAJOBS) Contact Name Phone/ LaCroix*** Kawishiwi*** Kawishiwi Fuels*** Laurentian*** Cook, MN Ely, MN Ely, MN Aurora, MN Tom Roach Jeb Backe Mike Klick John Galazen Fuels Specialist John Abts Justin O Brien /troach@fs.fed.us /jbacke@fs.fed.us /mklick@fs.fed.us /jgalazen@fs.fed.us /jabts@fs.fed.us /justinobrien@fs.fed.us Tofte*** Tofte, MN Marais, MN Greg Gulan Assistant Zone Fire Management Officer Mike Mansson Gunflint*** Patrick Krage Gunflint Fuels*** Patrick Johnson Assistant Fire Marais, MN Management Officer Dispatch Tracy Fifarek Rapids, MN Dispatch Center Manager Superior Helitack*** Ely, MN Bjorn Burgeson Helitack Superintendent Ely Tanker Base*** Ely, MN Bjorn Burgeson Helitack Superintendent *** Government Bunkhouse May Be Available /ggulan02@fs.fed.us /mmansson@fs.fed.us /patrickkrage@fs.fed.us /pcjohnson@fs.fed.us /tfifarek@fs.fed.us /bburgeson@fs.fed.us /bburgeson@fs.fed.us (Please print)

5 NAME: ADDRESS: CITY/STATE/ZIP CODE: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: Check the boxes for which you are interested in receiving job announcement information: Job Series and Grade Level TEMP-GS FORESTRY AID (FIRE SUPPRESSION) TEMP-GS FORESTRY TECH (FUELS) TECH (FIRE DISPATCHER) TEMP-GS-O FORESTRY TECH (HELITACK) TEMP-GS FORESTRY TECH (AIR TANKER BASE) USA JOBS DUTY STATION Cook Ely Aurora Tofte Marais Rapids If you are having difficulty applying for the position through the USAJOBS or Forest Service website process, you may also contact: Albuquerque Service Center-Human Capital Management at , option 2. The Superior National Forest is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Outreach Notice FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST. Outreach Notice 2014 Summer Fire Seasonal Positions Up to 30 Full-time Temporary Positions

Outreach Notice FREMONT-WINEMA NATIONAL FOREST Outreach Notice 2014 Summer Fire Seasonal Positions Up to 30 Full-time Temporary Positions Tentative dates of employment: May 1 November 1, 2014 For information