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Duties & Skills Needed Archeology

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Serves as crew member conducting archaeological survey, site recording and flagging. Assists in all paperwork Archaeological Technician and data collection. Skills needed: Able to recognize and record archaeological resources, perform surveys to standard protocols, read topographic and site maps, use GPS, and assist with paperwork completion. GS-0102-05/06 Will provide oversight, leadership, and supervision of remaining crew conducting archaeology surveys, site Archaeological Technician recording, and flagging. Responsible for data quality control and completion of surveys and paperwork to (crew leader) protocol. Skills needed: able to lead a crew, recognize and record archaeological resources, perform surveys to GS-0102-07 standard protocols, read topographic and site maps, use GPS and transfer data to GIS, and proficient on completely timely paperwork. Biology (Fisheries)/Aquatics/Hydrology Assist with the amphibian crew. Will be conducting visual encounter surveys (VES) with in the burn area. Must be comfortable in and around water. Must be able to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. Must have a valid state drivers license. Basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are desirable. Some camping may be required to complete the work. Must be able to work in difficult environments, some of which include: hot (>100*F), cold (near freezing), wet, windy, brushy, and insect-rich. Tour of duty will generally be 4 days on, 3 days off, with 10 hour work days. Work location/conditions may necessitate alteration of this schedule, therefore flexibility is required. The majority of time will be spent conducting physical stream habitat surveys, though some amphibian and/or fish surveys may also be required. Most work will be accomplished via day trips; a few weeks of camping may be required, depending on travel time to work sites. Experience conducting field research is desirable, preferably involving stream habitat surveys, and/or aquatic biological surveys. Must be comfortable in and around water. Must be able to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. Must have a valid state drivers license. Basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are desirable. Must be able to work in difficult environments, some of which include: hot (>100*F), cold (near freezing), wet, windy, brushy, poison oak, and insect-rich. Tour of duty will generally be 4 days on, 3 days off, with 10 hour work days. Work location/conditions may necessitate alteration of this schedule, therefore flexibility is required. The majority of time will be spent conducting physical stream habitat surveys, though some amphibian and/or fish surveys may also be required. Most work will be accomplished via day trips; a few weeks of camping may be required, depending on travel time to work sites. Experience conducting field research is desirable, preferably involving stream habitat surveys, and/or aquatic biological surveys. Must be comfortable in and around water. Must be able to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. Must have a valid state drivers license. Basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are desirable. Must be able to work in difficult environments, some of which include: hot (>100*F), cold (near freezing), wet, windy, brushy, poison oak, and insect-rich. Tour of duty will generally be 4 days on, 3 days off, with 10 hour work days. Work location/conditions may necessitate alteration of this schedule, therefore flexibility is required. The majority of time will be spent conducting physical stream habitat surveys, though some amphibian and/or fish surveys may also be required. Most work will be accomplished via day trips; a few weeks of camping may be required, depending on travel time to work sites. Experience conducting field research is desirable, preferably involving stream habitat surveys, and/or aquatic biological surveys. Must be comfortable in and around water. Must be able to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. Must have a valid state drivers license. Basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are desirable. Must be able to work in

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Rim Non-Rim Rim Non-Rim earlyApr Nov Kathy Strain 209.532.3671x203 kstrain@fs.fed.us

Forestry Aid (amphibian/fisheries) GS0462-02

Rim

earlyJun

Aug to Sep

Biological Science Technician (fisheries/aquatics) GS-0404-03/04

Rim

earlyJun

Sep Kimberly Peterson 209.532.3671 x368 kimberlypeterson@fs.fe d.us

Biological Science Technician (fisheries/aquatics) GS-0404-04/05

Rim

earlyJun

Sep

Biological Science or Hydrology Technician GS-1316/0404-05

Rim

earlyJun

Sep

Job Title, Pay PlanSeries-Gradea

Duties & Skills Needed difficult environments, some of which include: hot (>100*F), cold (near freezing), wet, windy, brushy, and insect-rich. Tour of duty will generally be 4 days on, 3 days off, with 10 hour work days. Work location/conditions may necessitate alteration of this schedule, therefore flexibility is required. This is a crew leader position for the Aquatic Organism Passage (AOP) work that is to completed in the RIM fire burn area. This is a crew of two. Basic understanding of hydrology features in necessary. Skills needed: experience in using surveying equipment including rotating laser level, ability to use ArcMap, including map making; ability to use GPS and import data into ArcMap, need to have good organizational skills and attention to detail, must have valid state driver license, ability to get along with others including positive communication and cooperative problem solving, and past crew leader or supervisor experience is desirable. This is a field going position, so must be able to work in difficult environments, some of which include: hot (>100*F), cold (near freezing), wet, windy, brushy, and insect-rich. Tour of duty will generally be 4 days on, 3 days off, with 10 hour work days. Work location/conditions may necessitate alteration of this schedule, therefore flexibility is required Will be responsible for an eight-person crew, overseeing and participate in the daily work and data collection of the Stanislaus Streamscape Inventory (SSI) protocol. Responsible for data quality control and completion of surveys to protocol. Basic understanding of hydrology features is necessary. Skills needed: ability to use ArcMap, including map making; ability to use GPS and import data into ArcMap, need to have good organizational skills and attention to detail, must have valid state drivers license, ability to get along with others including positive communication and cooperative problem solving, and past crew leader or supervisor experience is desirable. Experience conducting field research, preferably involving stream habitat surveys, and/or aquatic biological surveys. Must be comfortable in and around water. Biology, botany

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Biological Science or Hydrology Technician GS-1316/0404-06/07

Rim

earlyJun

Sep

Biological Science or Hydrology Technician GS-1316/0404-07

Rim

earlyMay

Sep

Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-04/05

As a member of the botany survey crew, conducts inventories for rare plants and invasive weeds, documents findings of inventories, flags rare plant and invasive weed sites. GS-5s assist crew leaders in ensuring consistency with Forest and NRIS TESP-IS protocols. As a member of a BAER weed crew, conducts inventory for weeds. Manually treats weeds with hand pulling, digging or cutting; or mechanically treats weeds with gas-powered string trimmers. GS-5s may act as a crew leader coordinating work in the field and ensuring work is completed to Forest and NRIS TESP-IS protocols. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 3) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 4) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are desirable. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 3) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 4) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are desirable. As a member of the botany survey crew, conducts inventories for rare plants and invasive weeds, documents findings of inventories, flags rare plant and invasive weed sites, assists crew leader in ensuring consistency with Forest and NRIS TESP-IS protocols. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting plant inventory is desirable. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) and ability to use GPS are desirable. As a member of a BAER weed crew, conducts inventory for weeds. Manually treats weeds with hand pulling, digging or cutting; or mechanically treats weeds with gas-powered string trimmers. May act as a crew leader coordinating work in the field and ensuring work is completed to Forest and NRIS TESP-IS protocols. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting weed treatment using manual or mechanical methods is desirable. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain

Rim

earlylate-Sep Apr

Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-04/05

Burned Area Emergency Recovery

midlate-Aug Apr Margaret Willits 209.586.3234 x 624 mwillits@fs.fed.us

Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-05

Rim

earlylate-Sep Apr

Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-05

Burned Area Emergency Recovery

midlate-Aug Apr

Job Title, Pay PlanSeries-Gradea

Duties & Skills Needed for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) leadership experience, crew leader or supervisor experience are desirable. 6) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) and ability to use GPS is desirable. Assists a journey level botanist in conducting monitoring of rare plant occurrences in the Rim Fire burned area, documenting findings, making detailed observations of impacts from the fire, habitat loss, suppression activities, vulnerability to future loss from management activities, such as grazing, reforestation or other restoration activities. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting plant inventory is desirable. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) and ability to use GPS are desirable. As a member of the botany survey crew, conducts inventories for rare plants and invasive weeds, documents findings of inventories, flags rare plant and invasive weed sites, assists crew leader in ensuring consistency with Forest and NRIS TESP-IS protocols. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting plant inventory is desirable. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) and ability to use GPS are desirable. Oversees and participates in the daily work of crew, ensures that work is properly documented to Forest & NRIS TESP-IS protocols, ensures completed work is turned in daily, collaborates with other crews in identifying work areas and completing surveys. Maintains forward momentum of work. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting plant inventory. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) good organizational skills. 6) leadership experience or ability is essential; past crew leader or supervisor experience is desirable. 7) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are required. 8) ability to use ArcMap, including map making; ability to use GPS and import data into ArcMap. Assists GS-9 botanist in coordinating and overseeing the daily work of the BAER weed crews, works side-byside with a crew in the field, ensures that work is properly documented to Forest & NRIS TESP-IS protocols, ensures completed work is turned in daily, collaborates with other crews in identifying work areas and completing surveys. Maintains forward momentum of work. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting weed treatment using manual or mechanical methods. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) good organizational skills. 6) leadership experience or ability is essential; past crew leader or supervisor experience is desirable. 7) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are required. 8) ability to use ArcMap, including map making; ability to use GPS and import data into ArcMap. Oversees and participates in the daily work of crew, ensures that work is properly documented to Forest & NRIS TESP-IS protocols, ensures completed work is turned in daily, collaborates with other crews in identifying work areas and completing surveys. Maintains forward momentum of work. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting plant inventory. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) good organizational skills. 6) leadership experience or ability is essential; past crew leader or supervisor experience is desirable. 7) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are required. 8) ability to use Access database and ArcGIS 10, including map making; ability to use GPS and import data into ArcMap. Conducts field inventory and occurrence flagging. Assists crews with difficult species ID such as mosses, moonworts, ferns and lichens. Some of the ID time will be in the office using microscopes and other tools.

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Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-05

Rim

earlyApr

Aug

Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-04/05

Cornerstone

lateMar

Quinn Young late-Aug 209.795.1381 x326 qyoung@fs.fed.us

Biological Science Technician (crew leader; plants) GS-0404-06/07

Rim

midlate-Aug Mar

Margaret Willits 209.586.3234 x 624 mwillits@fs.fed.us Burned Area Emergency Recovery midlate-Aug Apr

Biological Science Technician (Plants) GS-0404-06/07

Biological Science Technician (crew leader; plants) GS-0404-07

Cornerstone

lateMar

Quinn Young mid-Sep 209.795.1381 x326 qyoung@fs.fed.us

Botanist GS-0430-09

Rim

midMar

mid-Sep

Margaret Willits 209.586.3234 x 624

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Duties & Skills Needed Assists with prefield reviews & data processing. Assists with planning daily & weekly survey work of crews. Helps with map making for field crews. Provides on-site botanical assistance for salvage implementation. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants, including mosses, moonworts, ferns and lichens to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting plant inventory. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) good organizational skills. 6) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are required. 7) ability to use ArcMap, including map making; ability to use GPS and import data into ArcMap. 8) familiarity with NRIS TESP-IS is desirable. Coordinates work assignments of BAER weed crews and monitors progress. Provides subject matter expertise. Ensures adequate training and good skills mix on each crew for optimum efficiency. Ensures documentation of weed inventory and treatment is completed, turned in on a regular basis and enters weed inventory and treatment into NRIS TESP-IS. Makes GIS-based maps for crews. Skills needed: 1) ability to identify plants to species using standard plant identification keys. 2) past experience conducting weed treatment using manual or mechanical methods. 3) ability to hike in rugged terrain for long distances. 4) ability to drive a government vehicle. Must have a valid state driver's license. 5) good organizational skills. 6) past crew leader or supervisor experience. 7) basic orienteering skills (map reading, compass use, cross-country hiking) are required. 8) ability to use ArcMap, including map making; ability to use GPS and import data into ArcMap. 9) familiarity with NRIS TESP-IS is desirable. Biology, wildlife Survey for owls, goshawks, and other wildlife. Willingness to work outside carrying heavy equipment in mountainous terrain; ability to work with others; a valid US drivers license and clean driving record; basic knowledge of PC computers; means of personal transportation to and from work. Work will require moderate to strenuous physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking in steep, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Field work occurs in varied and sometimes extreme temperature conditions. Work is exposed to poison oak and biting insects. The work schedule can be very demanding, with early morning and late evening hours required, and a minimum of 40 hours/week, 5 days/week (work schedule may exceed 40 hours/ week). Survey for owls, goshawks, and other wildlife. Willingness to work outside carrying heavy equipment in mountainous terrain; ability to work with others; a valid US drivers license and clean driving record; basic knowledge of PC computers; means of personal transportation to and from work. Work will require moderate to strenuous physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking in steep, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Field work occurs in varied and sometimes extreme temperature conditions. Work is exposed to poison oak and biting insects. The work schedule can be very demanding, with early morning and late evening hours required, and a minimum of 40 hours/week, 5 days/week (work schedule may exceed 40 hours/ week). Survey for owls, goshawks, and other wildlife.

# of Project positions Nameb

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Burned Area Emergency Recovery

earlyApr

earlySep

Margaret Willits 209.586.3234 x 624 mwillits@fs.fed.us

Biological Science Aid/Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-03/04/05

Cornerstone

lateApr

Melinda Benton 209-795-1381 x328 mbenton@fs.fed.us

Biological Science Aid/Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-03/04

Rim

lateMar

late-Sep

Kimberly Peterson 209.532.3671 x368 kimberlypeterson@fs.fe d.us

Biological Science Aid/Technician (Wildlife) GS-0404-05 iological Science Aid/Technician (Wildlife Crew Lead) GS-0404-06

8 Crew lead. Survey for owls, goshawks, and other wildlife. Willingness to work outside carrying heavy equipment in mountainous terrain; ability to work with others; a valid US drivers license and clean driving record; basic knowledge of PC computers; means of personal transportation to and from work.

Rim

lateMar

late-Sep

Kimberly Peterson 209.532.3671 x368 kimberlypeterson@fs.fe d.us

Cornerstone

Apr

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Duties & Skills Needed Work will require moderate to strenuous physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking in steep, uneven, or rocky surfaces. Field work occurs in varied and sometimes extreme temperature conditions. Work is exposed to poison oak and biting insects. The work schedule can be very demanding, with early morning and late evening hours required, and a minimum of 40 hours/week, 5 days/week (work schedule may exceed 40 hours/ week). Provide oversight, leadership, and supervision for 2 crew leaders and crew of 14 conducting spotted owl, northern goshawk, great gray owl, carnivore, and elderberry surveys. Individual will float between 2 Districts (Mi-Wok and Groveland) as needed to provide support to crew leads and crew. Responsible for data quality control and completion of surveys to protocol. Will provide oversight and support for data entry into NRIS. Skills needed: Experience required in running and supervising field crew. Must have experience in setting up surveys (i.e., creating call routes) and surveying for target species (spotted owl, goshawk, and great gray owl) using approved Region 5 protocols. Must be proficient in GIS and NRIS. Must be well organized and able to multi-task. Forestry Working in uneven terrain, hazardous walking conditions. Current Drivers License, Driving on multiple road surfaces, pavement, dirt, rock. Unit layout, GPS mapping, use and maintenance of various hand tools, Data collection. Skills needed: Must be able to drive a automatic truck and have the ability to learn to drive a standard transmission truck. Common tree and vegetation identification. Must have the ability to learn basic map reading, to learn to identify and solve problems, to learn GPS Mapping, to learn unit layout, to learn various data collection methods, to learn use and the maintenance of hand tools.

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Wildlife biologist GS0486-09

Rim

midMar

Dec

Kimberly Peterson 209.532.3671 x368 kimberlypeterson@fs.fe d.us

Forestry tech (siviculture/timber) GS0462-03/04/05 Forestry Tech (Timber Sale Prep) GS-0462-05/06

Groveland

earlylate-Sep May

10 Range Technical assistant to grazing permit administrator. Field work including inspection of fences and troughs and some maintenance of said improvements. Monitoring of grazing allotments, including vegetation measurements and tracking livestock movements per the grazing permit. Compliance inspections and follow-up visits as required. Skills needed: Quality fence building skills highly desired. Ability to hike 5-10 miles a day at elevation required. Plant identification skills a plus. Soils

Rim

earlyMay

Range technician GS0455-05/07

Normal forest program of work

Jun

LateSep

Crew will be partly independent, and would need to assist in planning of daily and weekly duties. Collect soil disturbance monitoring data in a burned and recently logged area. Walk treated areas and collect information Biological science about soil erosion, compaction, and other soil disturbance. Describe soil profiles and collect soil samples for technician (soils) GS-0404processing. Skills needed: must be proficient in collecting soil samples and describing soil properties including 05 texture, soil horizons, and ground cover. Must be able to process and enter data, and summarize into monitoring reports. GIS skills strongly preferred.
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Rim

earlyMay

lateOct+

Curtis Kvamme 209.962-7825 x542 curtiskvamme@fs.fed.u s

For educational/experience requirements of a series (for example, 0404), go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-byOccupational-Series. Below this information for each series, you will find the education and training necessary to qualify for different grades (for example, GS-03, GS-04, GS-05). b Rim projects are typically associated with the duty stations Groveland, Sonora, or Mi-Wuk Village. Non-rim projects are usually associated with the duty station Sonora or Groveland. Cornerstone Project is associated with the duty station Hathaway Pines. Burned Emergency Area Recovery is usually associated with Groveland, or Sonora.