OUTREACH NOTICE
UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
PENDLETON, OR
"Caring for the Land and Serving People"
January 17, 2014
Survey Technician
GS-0817-04
Temporary Position
The Umatilla National Forest, Supervisor’s Office will soon be advertising to fill up to 5 Survey Technician, GS0817-04, positions with a duty location in Pendleton, OR.
THE POSITION
This position works directly for the Lead Land Surveyor for the Northeast Oregon Lands Zone. The incumbent
carries out a variety of survey assignments associated with cadastral surveying work. Travel will be part of the
position requirement.
THE ZONE
The Zone encompasses all of the Umatilla, Wallowa-Whitman, and Malheur National Forests.
ABOUT PENDLETON, OR
Pendleton was incorporated in 1880 and currently has a population of approximately 15,000. The city is located on
I-84 and is a 4 hour drive from Portland and 3 1/2 hours from Boise. Located in Umatilla County, Pendleton is home
to Blue Mountain community college, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution, Pendleton Woolen Mills, and the
largest rodeo in the world; the famous Pendleton Round-up, held in September. The Umatilla River runs through
the middle of town as does the Union Pacific Railroad. The town is divided into 4 quadrants: north and south based
on the river, and east and west based on Main Street, so it is easily navigable. SeaPort Airlines offers commuter
service to Portland several times a day. Public transportation has a limited number of routes from town to the
office.
City of Pendleton
Pendleton Oregon.com
Chamber of Commerce
East Oregonian Newspaper
HOUSING
There is no Government housing available in Pendleton. Availability of nice quality rental apartments and houses
are limited in the area. There are many 2-bed, 1-bath houses, apartments, and duplexes available as well as
manufactured homes. Currently Forest Service employees who work at the Supervisor’s Office live in a variety of
outlying rural areas and communities including Hermiston, Adams, Athena, Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla, Pilot
Rock, and La Grande.
CLIMATE
Winters are short and summers hot. Pendleton is considered semi-arid and can get 115° in the summer, but the
summer months are generally variable. Some days may reach 90-100°, but other days remain in the 80’s and cool
off at night. Air conditioners are required, but only for 3-5 weeks or so during the hottest months. Roads may be
icy during winter months and chains or traction tires are recommended, especially if hill driving is required. Rainy
months are November through May.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
The new St. Anthony's Hospital, opened in January 2014. There are specialty physicians, dentists, health clinics,
chiropractors, and massage therapists in the area.
CHURCHES
There are a large number of churches in Pendleton; every major denomination is represented.
SHOPPING
Pendleton has three large grocery stores as well as a Walmart and clothing stores downtown. A farmer’s market
offers fresh produce during the summer and fall on Fridays. A wider range of shopping can be found in Tri-cities
(Kennewick, Pasco, Richland), Washington (1hour 15 minute drive or 66 miles) and Walla Walla, WA (45 minutes
or 39 miles).
RECREATION
There are several city parks, public tennis courts, fields for baseball, softball, soccer, etc. in Pendleton. A municipal
"water park" with Olympic-size swimming pool, diving pool, wading pools, and water slides can be found at the high
school while the Blue Mountain Community College offers an indoor pool available to the public, as well as
racquetball courts, exercise equipment, etc. Two athletic clubs exist (with discounted membership fees to Forest
employees). Roundup Athletic Club has exercise equipment, swimming, and racquetball with restricted hours,
while 24-hour Fitness is open all the time and offers a variety of exercise and stretching equipment. The area is
known for outdoors opportunities such as wildlife viewing, camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, boating/water skiing,
hiking, snow skiing, and other forest-related activities. Each September, Pendleton plays host to the world famous
Pendleton Round-up, Rodeo and Happy Canyon Pageant.
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Most civic organizations and clubs are represented.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must apply online at https://www.usajobs.gov/. You will be required to create a USAJOBS account and
either create a resume or upload your own. Temporary positions will no longer be filled using Open Continuous
Rosters (OCR). Be sure to apply for USAJOBS announcement #14-TEMP110616-007379FC-DT Use the position
titles below to navigate to the appropriate position. Click “Apply Online” and follow the prompts to complete the
online application.
OUTREACH RESPONSE
Interested applicants should complete and submit the attached Outreach Notice Form to Mark Lichtenthaler PLS,
mlichtenthaler@fs.fed.us no later than February 4, 2014.
OUTREACH NOTICE FORM
USDA FOREST SERVICE
UMATILLA NATIONAL FOREST
SUPERVISOR’S OFFICE
PENDLETON, OREGON
541-278-3747
Survey Technician- GS-0817-04
NAME:______________________________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS:____________________________________________________________________________
MAILING ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE NUMBER: WORK_________________________________ HOME___________________________
AGENCY EMPLOYED WITH: USFS_____________ BLM_________ OTHER______________________________
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: PERMANENT________ TEMPORARY________ TERM________________________
VRA________ OTHER_________________________________________________
CURRENT REGION/FOREST/DISTRICT:__________________________________________________________
CURRENT SERIES AND GRADE:________________________________________________________________
CURRENT POSITION/TITLE:____________________________________________________________________
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 Readjustments (VRA)
____ Disabled Veteran w/ 30% Compensable Disability
____ Veteran Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
____ Former Peace Corp Volunteer
____ Pathways Intern
____ Other please explain:______________________________________________________________________
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR VACANCY
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