United States
Department of
Agriculture
Forest
Service
Pagosa Ranger District
San Juan National Forest
180 Pagosa Street
P.O. Box 310
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
Phone 970-264-2268
Fax 970-264-1538
http://www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan
OUTREACH NOTICE
January 27, 2014
Region 2, San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District
(2) - Lead Forestry Technician, Timber Sale Prep
GS-462-6/7-Permanent Full Time
Pagosa Springs, Colorado
The San Juan National Forest is outreaching for two Lead Forestry Technician, Timber
Sale Prep, GS-462-6/7 permanent full time positions. Both positions are located on the
Pagosa Ranger District in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This notification is being circulated to
inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the
position. FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES ON THE WORKFORCE REDUCTION AND
PLACEMENT LIST WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION AND CTAP/ICTAP
CANDIDATES WILL RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION.
If you are interested in being considered for this challenging opportunity, complete the outreach
response form located below and send the form to rjmendoza@fs.fed.us or via mail to the
address at the top of this Notice by end of day February 9, 2014. For additional information on
this position, please contact, Richard Mendoza at (970) 264-1525.
Position Title: Lead Forestry Technician, Timber Sale Prep
Series/Grade: GS-462-6/7
Tour of Duty: Permanent Full Time
Duty Station: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Position Title: Lead Forestry Technician, Timber Sale Prep
Series/Grade: GS-462-6/7
Tour of Duty: Permanent Full Time
Duty Station: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Description of Position Duties:
The positions are located on the Headwaters Timber Zone (Columbine and Pagosa Ranger
Districts), San Juan National Forest. Duties include directing individual tree marking on the
ground using marking guides prepared by silviculturist; adapting guidelines to field situations;
laying out treatment units; traversing project areas and determining acreage, and serving as
qualified cruiser directing the crew and collecting cruise data.
Caring for the Land and Serving People
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Duties may include thinning of stands of trees with use of chainsaw. Also, may conduct stand
exams, and assist with reforestation layout. The position also has the opportunity to be involved
with fire suppression and prescribed fire. The incumbents provide technical and administrative
supervision to three or more temporary employees, and may supervise a permanent seasonal
employee. They may also have contract inspection responsibilities.
SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST
The San Juan National Forest is headquartered in Durango, Colorado. More than 1.2 million
acres of Southwest Colorado are managed on the San Juan. Primary resource management
activities include recreation, range and timber management, fisheries, water quality, fire, fuels
and heritage and cultural resources. The Weminuche Wilderness is located on the Forest and is
over 450,000 acres in area. The San Juan Mountains on the Forest have many peaks over 10,000
feet. The Forest has three Ranger Districts located in Pagosa Springs, Bayfield and Dolores. For
more information about the San Juan National Forest visit: www.fs.fed.us/r2/sanjuan/about/
DUTY STATION INFORMATION
The Duty Station for this position is at the Pagosa District Office in downtown Pagosa Springs,
Colorado. The Pagosa Ranger District covers over 550,000 acres. Approximately 106,750 acres
of the Weminuche Wilderness Area and approximately 70,900 acres of the South San Juan
Wilderness Area lie within the jurisdiction of the Pagosa District.
The District special management areas include Williams Creek RNA (600 acres) and part of the
Piedra Management Area. In 2012, the District celebrated the designation of Chimney Rock
National Monument. The mountainous terrain contains several peaks over 12,000 feet.
COMMUNITY
Pagosa Springs, seat of Archuleta County, is located in Southwest Colorado 35 north of the
central New Mexico border with a population of approximately 1,600 (about 12,000 in the
county). The elevation is 7,079 feet above sea level. Average precipitation is 17.35”, much of
that coming as snow (67.4” annually). There are approximately 300 days of sunshine. The
warmest month is July with an average daytime high temperature at 83 F degrees and average
low at 45. The coldest month is January, with a high of 39◦F and a low of 1◦F
Pagosa Springs offers a variety of businesses as well as numerous summer and winter
recreational opportunities. Wolf Creek Ski Area, natural hot springs, performing arts center and
museums are just a few of the area attractions. Pagosa Springs showcases many arts and
entertainment events throughout the year. Travelers and new residents come to the region for the
solitude and unspoiled atomosphere.
Pagosa Springs has one elementary school (K-4), one intermediate (5-6), one junior high (7-8)
and one high school with a several private school options. Fort Lewis College is located in
nearby Durango and San Juan College and the San Juan Vocational Center are located in
Farmington, NM. Pueblo Community College maintains a center in Pagosa.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require
means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotapes, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave, SW,
Washington, DC 20250-9401 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
There are affiliations for most religions including: Baptist, Bible, Buddist, Catholic, Church of
Christ, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Cowboy, Episcopal, Evangelical, First
Assembly of God, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Lutheran, Methodist, Non-Denominational,
Presbyterian, Seventh-Day Adventist and Unitarian.
Median home sale price is about $250,000. There are a moderate number of homes to choose
from to purchase. Median house rent is about $800. Rental opportunities in the downtown area
are limited.
Pagosa Springs has a medical center that provides 24-hour hospital and EMS services with
additional family medical clinics, dentists, optometrists, chiropractors and many other health
professionals. Regional hospitals are located in Durango (62 miles west), Cortez (105 miles
west), and Farmington, New Mexico (110 miles southwest). Steven’s Field, a C-II County
airport in Pagosa, serves private aircraft including jets. Commercial air travel is available at
Durango-La Plata County Airport.
For more information about Pagosa Springs visit:
 Pagosa Springs Area Chamber of Commerce – http://pagosachamber.com
 Pagosa SUN newspaper – www.pagosasun.com
 Town of Pagosa Springs – www.pagosasprings.co.gov
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require
means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotapes, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave, SW,
Washington, DC 20250-9401 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
OUTREACH NOTICE FORM
San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District
(2) Lead Forestry Technician, Timber Sale Prep GS-462-6/7 PFT
Duty Station: Pagosa Springs, Colorado
Respond By: February 9, 2014
The San Juan National Forest, Pagosa Ranger District is seeking qualified individuals for two Lead Forestry
Technician, Timber Sale Prep, GS-462-6/7 positions. If you are interested in either of these positions, please
complete and submit this outreach notice form to rjmendoza@fs.fed.us by end of day February 9, 2014.
This will help us determine the level of interest of prospective candidates and establish the area of
consideration. Thanks for your cooperation.
Date:
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name:
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If not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired under any of the
following special authorities:
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Briefly describe why you will be a quality candidate for this position (if additional space is needed, please attach below).
This outreach form does not constitute an application. The vacancy announcement will
appear on the USAJOBS website: www.usajobs.gov/
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status (not all prohibited bases apply to all programs). Persons with disabilities who require
means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotapes, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD).
To file a complaint of discrimination write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave, SW,
Washington, DC 20250-9401 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.