Exciting National Position with U.S. Forest Service Wood Utilization and Innovations Program Lead Cooperative Forestry State & Private Forestry The U.S. Forest Service s State and Private Forestry Program is looking for highly qualified candidates to serve as a senior technical advisor and national lead for the exciting and growing Wood Utilization and Innovations program in the agency s headquarters office in Washington, DC. Working in the USFS Washington Office will provide you with a direct opportunity to make a lasting impact in service to the American public. This position offers a unique opportunity to be a leader in the Cooperative Forestry staff of the U.S. Forest Service, working with National Forests and Grasslands, States, private landowners, tribes, and other partners to promote new and existing technologies and markets for wood energy, buildings, and other products. Wood utilization supports the stewardship of healthy forests across all lands and in communities. The Cooperative Forestry staff manages national programs for forest stewardship, land conservation, urban & community forestry, wood utilization, and ecosystem services so is an exciting nexus of cross-boundary work that promotes healthy forests and livable communities throughout the United States. Being a part of this cohesive unit requires the ability to work as a member of a highly productive team as well as independently. A heavy emphasis is placed on timely accomplishment of multiple tasks under tight deadlines. The pace of work is often intense and demanding, but the work is critical to meeting the overall mission of the agency. Open Position GS-0401-14 Natural Resource Specialist, Cooperative Forestry, S&PF Office Duties and Opportunities Associated with this Position The Sidney Yates Federal Building is the home of the Forest Service s headquarters office in Washington, DC. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Cooperative Forestry in the State and Private Forestry Deputy Chief Area and will serve as the Wood Utilization and Innovations senior technical advisor and national program lead. The focus of the position is exploring, promoting, and coordinating opportunities for innovative and market-based approaches to using wood
from public, private, and urban lands to support sustainable forest stewardship and restoration, renewable energy, and climate change mitigation. Responsibilities include: Monitoring national issues and opportunities associated with wood utilization and innovations, including renewable wood energy, wood in building construction, and forest products; Providing technical advice to agency leadership to guide national priorities; Formulating national policies, objectives, strategic plans, standards, and technical guidance for wood utilization and innovation programs; Monitoring and reporting implementation across the agency; Building and maintaining partnerships with State and local government officials, tribal governments, private landowners, private industry, academic organizations, and nonprofit organizations; Representing the agency on national-level councils, working teams, and interagency teams; and Communicating agency efforts with external stakeholders and the public. Aerial view of the Washington Monument and National Mall in the core of Washington, DC. Community Information As a city of iconic monuments and idyllic vistas, Washington, DC, commands attention from every corner of the world. As the Nation s capital and the center of a vibrant metropolitan area that is home to more than 6 million people, the Washington area offers unparalleled access to shopping, nightlife, restaurants, the arts, museums, sports, outdoor recreation, and more. While Washington, DC, may be the home of our Federal government, it is much more a cosmopolitan city with endless opportunities that attracts residents and visitors from around the world. Recently Washington DC was ranked within the top 10 places to live in the country by U.S. News and World Report. Weather in the Washington, DC, area is known for its mild springs and autumns. In the winter, temperatures normally rise into the mid-40s by afternoon, and although DC can be walloped by an intense blizzard now and then, some winters see virtually no snow at all. In the summer, temperatures dip to near 70 overnight and normally rise to over 90 by afternoon.
The Lincoln Memorial is just one of Washington s many memorials and monuments accessible by public transportation. Educational opportunities are among the best in the country. Excellent elementary and secondary schools can be found in almost any community, and many private and church-affiliated schools and day-care facilities are also available. There are also several institutions of higher learning in the immediate area. The region has a large and excellent medical community with a wide variety of specialists and numerous clinics and hospitals. George Washington University Hospital is a nationally renowned, interdisciplinary center, and Georgetown University Hospital is one of the most recognized teaching hospitals in the country. In addition, the National Institutes of Health is located in Bethesda, MD, just outside the city limits. Housing Housing costs within the city of Washington, DC, and nearby suburban areas in Virginia and Maryland are relatively high, with median home prices of approximately $407,000 (http://www.realtor.org/research/research/metroprice). The Washington, DC, metro area s system of mass transportation, especially commuter rail and commuter buses, allows people to find additional housing options in further out communities. Transportation Transportation facilities within the metropolitan area include a subway and bus system that connects the city and its suburbs. There is a subway station just one block from the Forest Service office in downtown Washington, DC. Commuter buses and rail systems connect to the city s subway and bus system and service the larger metropolitan area (limited public transportation subsidies are available to employees). Air service is also superb, with three airports serving the Nation s capital region. For more on Washington s public transportation, click here. For More Information For more information on this position, please contact Assistant Director of Cooperative Forestry, Steve Marshall, at smarshall@fs.fed.us or at 202-205-1380.
OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM Wood Utilization and Innovations Program Lead GS-401-14 ****************** PLEASE RESPOND WITH YOUR INTEREST BY November 15, 2016 ****************** If you are interested in this position, please complete this outreach form and send via e -mail to smarshall@fs.fed.us, or at 202-205-1380. If you are a current Forest Service employee, please submit your response within the Employment Outreach database found in ConnectHR. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Name: Address: Date: Phone: E-Mail: Are you currently a Federal employee? If yes: Current Agency and location: Current position title: Current title/series/grade: 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? Yes No Person with Disabilities Veterans Readjustment Act Former Peace Corps Volunteer Disabled Veteran w/30% Compensable Disability Student Career Experience Program Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty who has orders specifying a permanent change of station (not for training) Spouse of a 100 percent disabled service member injured while on active duty Un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who was killed while performing active duty Briefly describe why you will be a quality candidate for this position (max 255 characters):
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