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GENERAL INFORMATION

Location:

Salmon, ID

Salary:

GS 4-5

Date posted:

Jan 29 2013

Date expires:

Feb 22 2013 (This job post already expired)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salmon-Cobalt RD
Salmon-Challis NF
311 McPherson St. South
Salmon, Idaho 83467

(208) 756-5212
(208) 756-5225 FAX

OUTREACH ANNOUNCEMENT

Seasonal Range/Wildlife Jobs

The Salmon-Challis National Forest North Zone Wildlife Program is currently looking to fill two positions to be part of a
range/wildlife habitat assessment team on sage grouse. Individuals will be required to perform field work in remote areas,
hiking to distant locations, establishing plots for collection of field data, and performing data analysis. Employment will
last from approximately late May through September. Positions will be stationed at the Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District in
Salmon, Idaho and work schedules will be 40 hours/week. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective
applicants of this opportunity and how to apply.

Housing: There is no government quarters available. Employees will be required to find their own housing. Rental rates
in Salmon generally range from $500 - $800/month.

Position Duties

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Navigate to remote areas using topographic and/or GIS maps.
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Locate and establish transects in study areas via GPS navigation techniques.
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Collect and record vegetative data in upland and riparian settings using GPS units.
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Knowledge and familiarity with data dictionaries, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel is preferred.
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Perform data analysis and prepare written reports of results.
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Identify plant and wildlife species.
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Must have valid State Driver’s License.
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Operate four-wheel drive vehicles in rough terrain.


How do I Apply?

These positions are being filled through an open, continuous, on-line application process. There is no deadline for
applying; however, interested individuals are encouraged to apply as soon as possible but NO LATER THAN
FEBRUARY 22nd. The application process can take time, please plan accordingly to provide a complete application.

Applicants can go to www.usajobs.gov and enter the announcement number (listed below) under Search Jobs then click
Search. Click on the Position Title link and an Apply Online button will become available for creating a profile and
applying to the job. Be sure to specify Salmon, Idaho as the duty location. These positions are now posted.

For more information about the job, contact:

Title

Announcement Number

Tour

Target Grade Level

Range Technician

TEMPOCR-0455-4-RANGE -DT

Temp

GS-0455-4

Range Technician

TEMPOCR-0455-5-RANGE -DT

Temp

GS-0455-5

Biological Science Technician
(Plants)

TEMPOCR-0404-4-PLANTS-DT

Temp

GS-0404-4

Biological Science Technician
(Plants)

TEMPOCR-0404-5-PLANTS-DT

Temp

GS-0404-5



Salmon/Cobalt Ranger District: Lucinda Haggas (lhaggas@fs.fed.us) Telephone: 208.756.5212

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