Forester, Timber Sale Administrator GS /8/9 PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT PERMANENT FULL TIME (PFT)

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1 Outreach Notice Forester, Timber Sale Administrator GS /8/9 PRE-ANNOUNCEMENT PERMANENT FULL TIME (PFT) Pre-Announcement Outreach The Santa Fe National Forest is looking to fill a career-ladder permanent fulltime West Zone Timber Sale Administrator. The West Zone consists of 3 Districts: Coyote, Cuba, and Jemez. Interested applicants can the attached Outreach Response Form and direct any questions about the position or application process to Paul Martinez pmartinez02@fs.fed.us ( ). The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the U.S. Government's official website for employment opportunities at Anyone who expresses interest in the position and returns the Outreach Response Form will be notified when the announcement opens. All applicants who have applied to the announcement and are found to be qualified and in the quality group will be referred for consideration. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS -- Those who are interested must meet the qualification requirements for the GS-0462 series that is covered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions -- GS-0462: Forestry, which can be found in any Federal Human Resources Office or on the internet at Forest Service employees on the Workforce Reduction and Placement List will receive priority consideration and CTAP/ICTAP candidates will receive the appropriate consideration.

2 DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES This position is located on a Forest Service unit and has primary responsibilities in the administration of timber sales having conventional contract requirements and conditions. At the GS 7/8 level duties will include: Monitors and inspects timber sale operations having conventional contract requirements and conditions. Interprets and explains timber sale contract provisions to the timber operator. Informs supervisor of problems that have an effect on other forest resources or accuracy of marking and scaling. Inspects going timber sales areas for compliance with contract clauses governing location and construction of non-system roads, fire prevention, personal safety precautions, and cutting provisions. Obtains compliance or reports noncompliance to supervisor. Prepares written reports of all sale inspections and makes follow-ups on deficiencies. Performs final inspections and recommends acceptance of the contract for closure. Prepares written reports of all sale inspections and follows up on deficiencies. Performs final inspections and recommends acceptance of the contract for closure. Develops a schedule and other plans for inspecting timber sale areas for compliance with contract clauses governing location and construction of nonsystem roads, fire prevention, personal safety precautions, and cutting provisions. Obtains compliance or reports noncompliance to supervisor. Performs other work as required such as timber sale improvement, reforestation as qualified. At the GS 9 level duties will include: Technically assists timber management specialists concerning accurate log measurement systems to determine log volume using various scaling techniques, coordinates log accountability procedures. Independently applies scaling practices as specified in the Forest Service Scaling handbook and various other measurements handbooks. Assists Contracting Officer and Forest Service Representative in developing scaling agreements, sampling frequencies and scaler s information forms. Assists with surveillance checks and conducts or assists with check cruising timber sales in accordance with the sale cruise plan and Regional standards. Provides Regional/Forest quality control and volume estimates through formal reviews of forest sales. Acts as a technical advisor for determination of volume estimates in cases involving timber theft from trespass and/or contract violations. Assists other measurement specialists in studies designed to assess and treat proposals for changes in measurements standards, methods or procedures. Participates in or conducts weight studies and fall/buck and scale data gathering in order to assist with determining current weight data by species and defect determinations.

3 Monitors and inspects Forest Service log scaling sites and facilities concerning log accountability, control of log movement. Reports possible violations of log accountability procedures to the appropriate District Ranger, Forest Service Representative and Forest Contracting Officer. On assigned timber sale contracts is responsible for field inspections of contractors operations. Inspects and determines whether utilization, slash disposal, erosion control are adequate and obtains compliance on contract violations. Reviews operations for utilization and adherence to log accountability procedures. Monitors the statement of account and collection of payments to make certain that payments keep pace with the cutting schedule. Documents and reports findings on the sale area to the Forest Service Representative. Works with purchasers to ensure that contract provisions and resource management objectives are being met. Inspects and recommends closure of timber sale contract after all requirements have been satisfactorily met. Reviews and has an understanding of the land management objective for the sale area utilizing the environmental document, Forest Plan and handbook direction. Requests assistance from resource specialists during the course of administration duties as needed. NOTE: Required: Obtain Qualified Scaler certification within 6 months, obtain 3P Scaler certification within 18 months of Qualified Scaler certification. (FSM , , FSH ,24.1, 24.11, 24.13) Obtain Check cruiser certification within 2 years of Advance Cruiser Certification. (FSM b, FSM , FSH , Chapter 60, sec.61 & 61.3) Obtain Sale Administration Certification within 3 years (FSM , FSM2452.4, R2 Supplement, FSH , Chap10, 12.1) ABOUT THE FOREST The Santa Fe National Forest in the Southwestern Region has 1.5 million acres of mountains, valleys and mesas, ranging from 5,000 to 13,000 feet high. The Santa Fe National Forest is divided into Ranger Districts with offices at Coyote, Cuba, Jemez Springs, Pecos, Las Vegas, and Espanola. The Forest Supervisor's Office is located at 11 Forest Lane approximately 6 miles southwest of Santa Fe, off of the NM 14 and NM 599 intersection; directly east of the new Rail Runner Express Santa Fe County/NM 599 Station. Neighboring Forests include the Carson NF, and the Cibola NF. Recreational and cultural experiences branch out in all directions, and you don t have to go far to find the ruins and petroglyphs from ancient Indian civilizations and incredible scenic features as you travel through colorful volcanic formations, deep river gorges, and beautiful pine, fir, spruce and aspen forests. The urban populations in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and other communities rely heavily on the Forest for recreational activities, including skiing and snowboarding, river rafting and boating, hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing, and hunting. Rural residents use the forest more often for family-oriented gatherings, cattle ranching, firewood cutting, and collecting piñon nuts and herbs. The cultural influence, art, and architecture from the Native American pueblos and Spanish American villages of northern New Mexico are unique to this part of the nation and world.

4 ABOUT THE DISTRICTS The Coyote Ranger District contains approximately 265,100 acres, of which 24% is designated wilderness, and semi-primitive in nature. Elevation ranges from 10,600 feet in the spruce-fir forests and high mountain meadows of the San Pedro Parks Wilderness to 6,200 feet along the Rio Chama Wild and Scenic corridor as well as the Rio Chama River Canyon Wilderness. District staff includes 16 PFT employees as well as approximately 10 seasonal/temporary employees during the summer. The Coyote District encompasses several small, predominantly Hispanic villages. The communities of Arroyo del Agua, Coyote, Mesa Poleo, Gallina, Rio Puerco, and Canones are key district constituents. All are small (all under 300 residents), consisting of loosely organized, extended families. There are no incorporated or full service towns. Major services in the area include a clinic in Coyote, an elementary, middle and high school in Gallina (K-12). The local communities retain strong cultural identity and customs. The Cuba Ranger District encompasses approximately 1/4 of a million acres located in north central New Mexico. The 256,500 acres range from sagebrush flats surrounded by steep canyons on the north end of the District, to a spruce-fir wilderness on the south end. The District has two developed campgrounds, three developed trailheads for hiking into the wilderness, and more than half of the 41,000 acre San Pedro Parks Wilderness, including San Gregorio Reservoir. With the proximity of the Cuba District to the rapidly growing community of Rio Rancho, one hour south of Cuba, demand for recreational opportunities is increasing. Until recently, timber played an important product demand from the District. There are currently 45 grazing permittees who utilize forage on 19 allotments. Extensive gas and oil leasing occurs primarily on the north end of the District. Wildlife varies on the District, with several large game species providing hunting opportunities and contributing to local economics. Cultural resources are abundant on the District. District emphasis areas include Wildland Urban Interface, Recreation Management, Providing Small Wood Products, Grazing Opportunities, and Cultural Resources. Government housing may be available on the District. The Cuba Region has a rich multi-cultural History, often described as tri-cultural reflecting the Native American, Hispanic and Anglo culture which have shaped the area. It is the site of prehistoric Anazasi and Gallina communities. It is also home to many citizens of the Eastern Navajo Nation, and bordered by the Jicarilla Apache. The population of Cuba is approximately 1000 people. The Cuba region is home to an estimated 10,000 people. People here are tied closely to the land. Gold, silver, copper, coal and fertilizer have been mined here. Wheat, hay fruits and pinon have been harvested through the years. The agricultural mainstays have been sheep, goats and cattle. Cuba itself is a central point in Northern New Mexico, with improved and unimproved routes to Grants, Crownpoint, Farmington, Chama, Los Alamos, Bernalillo and Albuquerque. Highway 550 is the main route from New Mexico into southern Colorado, the Four corners and Utah. The Jemez Springs, New Mexico duty station is in the village of Jemez Springs also in Sandoval County, New Mexico, about 1.5 hours northeast of Albuquerque, NM and 1 hour east of Los Alamos, NM; off State Highway 4. The village is a good jumping point to some of the best recreation and site seeing opportunities New Mexico has to offer. The village population is 375 with a nice small town atmosphere and a thriving Farmer s Market. The District is covered under the recently released Locality Area for the Albuquerque-Santa Fe-Las Vegas Combined Statistical Area. Jemez Springs has several hotels, restaurants, a specialty coffee shop, convenience store, and bank. Public amenities include a police station, elementary/middle/high school and a recently upgraded public library.

5 The area has recreational opportunities in all directions and types, depending upon the season. The Jemez Springs area is renowned for its big game populations with many record scoring elk harvested every year. Mountain biking is another recreational use of the area with White Mesa to the south and endless amounts of trails and 2 track roads throughout the Jemez Springs and adjacent districts. Excellent downhill and cross country ski opportunities are available locally at Pajarito Mountain and Santa Fe Ski areas, also Durango Mountain Resort (DMR) and Wolf Creek ski resorts of Colorado are a short drive from Jemez Springs. The Valles Caldera Preserve is located adjacent to the Jemez Springs district and offers many recreational opportunities both guided and unguided. Many of the small creeks and rivers of the area are populated by native and introduced species of trout and available for anglers to enjoy.

6 OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM West Zone Timber Sale Administrator GS /8/9 Santa Fe National Forest Permanent Full Time NAME: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: CELL: AGENCY EMPLOYED: TYPE OF CURRENT APPOINTMENT: Permanent Temporary Other CURRENT FOREST/DISTRICT: CURRENT POSITIONTITLE/SERIES/GRADE: IF NOT A CURRENT PERMANENT CAREER OR CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE, ARE YOU ELIGIBLE TO BE HIRED UNDER ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL AUTHORITIES: Persons With Disabilities Veteran s Reemployment Act Disabled Veteran with 30% Compensable Disability Veteran s Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 Former Peace Corps Volunteer Other: Return to: Paul Martinez Cuba District Ranger Santa Fe National Forest pmartinez02@fs.fed.us THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!