LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST
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OUTREACH NOTICE
Chester, CA
LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST
Almanor Ranger District, Chester, CA
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ForesterGS-460-7/9
T imb er Sale Ad m in ist rat io n
The Lassen National Forest is currently seeking a candidate for a permanent full time opportunity for a
Forester GS-0460-7/9 located on the Almanor Ranger District in Chester, California.
If interested, please respond no later than September 20th, 2013. Chester, CA is the
duty station for this detail.
For further information on this position contact Ron Perry, District Timber Management
Officer at (530) 258-2141, or e-mail at rperry@fs.fed.us
Description of Duties Associated with this Position:
In accordance with approved management plans, Environmental Assessment
Reports, and sale contracts, plans, organizes, inspects, and reviews work
sequences for active timber sales. Conducts inspections of logging operations
for compliance with specific contract provisions. Maintains a record of timber cut
and ensures collection of payments as required to keep payments ahead of
cutting schedules. Ensures accountability of all products removed.
Prepares and completes formal changes in status of timber sale contracts
including extensions, modifications, performance of contract by third party,
assignment of timber sale in trust, uncompleted timber sale contracts,
cancellation of contract, breach of contract, and submits to supervisor for
approval. Prepares reappraisals and rate determinations on sales. Conducts
final inspection and recommends closure of the timber sale contract.
Establishes and maintains liaison with designated purchaser sale representatives
to be completely aware at all times of the status and on-the-ground conditions of
all active timber sale areas.
About the Lassen NF:
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The Lassen is a total of 1.2 million acres or 1,875 square miles. It lies within seven counties;
Lassen, Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Plumas, Siskiyou, and Modoc of Northern California, at the
Crossroads, heart of one of the most fascinating areas of California. Here the granite of the Sierra
Nevada, the lava of the Cascades and the Modoc Plateau, and the sagebrush of the Great Basin
meet and blend. It is an area of great variety, greeting visitors and residents alike with a wide
array of recreational opportunities and adventures. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, bicycling,
boating, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and just exploring and learning about nature are
among the many popular pastimes. Management includes timber for homes, forage for livestock,
alternative energy, water, minerals, and many other natural resources.
About the Almanor RD:
The Almanor Ranger District encompasses the southern end of the Lassen National Forest, in
northern California. It includes the area around Lake Almanor and south of Lassen Volcanic
National Park. State Highways 36/89 and 32 both lead through the District. The District Office is
located in Chester. Located in a scenic mountain setting near the town of Chester, Lake Almanor
is one of the largest man-made lakes in California. A large portion of the Lassen National Scenic
Byway leads through the District. Both the Ishi and Caribou Wildernesses are found here. The
McCarthy Point Lookout is an historic cabin located northeast of the Ishi Wilderness, which
offers scenic views and overnight stays. In the winter, the District has several snowmobile areas,
a cross-country ski area and a downhill ski area. The Almanor Ranger District has an active
timber program utilizing a wide variety of silviculture treatments. The annual target is
approximately 26,000 ccf which are sold primarily in the form of timber sale contracts.
About Chester:
Chester is located in Plumas County, California, United States. The population was 2,144 during
the 2010 census. The town is located along State Route 36 and on the shore of Lake Almanor.
The primary industries in Chester are lumber manufacturing and tourism. Chester serves as the
retail center for the Lake Almanor region of California, and derives a significant portion of its
economy from the tourist trade, and to a lesser degree from construction to service new residents
and businesses. Lake Almanor is a large artificial lake in northwestern Plumas County, in
northeastern California. The reservoir has a capacity of 1,308,000 acre feet (1.6 km³) and a
maximum depth of about 90 feet. It is formed by Canyon Dam on the North Fork of the Feather
River, as well as Benner and Last Chance Creeks, Hamilton Branch, and various natural springs.
How to respond:
Send Outreach Response Form to: Ron Perry, District Timber Management Officer at (530)
258-2141, or e-mail at rperry@fs.fed.us by September 20, 2013.
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OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM
Lassen National Forest, Almanor Ranger District
Chester, CA
Permanent Full Time
Forester, GS-460-7/9, Timber Sale Administration
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