UTREACH NOTICE USDA Forest Service Mendocino National Forest Public Affairs Assistant Permanent Full Time (PFT) Please respond by March 22, 2022 The Mendocino National Forest (MNF) is seeking energetic, experienced, and innovative candidates for a permanent full time (PFT) for Public Affairs Assistant GS-1035-05/07/09 position located in Willows, CA. This is an exciting opportunity and will provide the incumbent with a challenging and rewarding experience. Candidates interested in the opportunity should submit a brief resume and completed outreach response form to Forest Administrative Officer, janice.maggard@usda.gov by COB March 22, 2022 . INTRODUCTION As a basic trainee, the incumbent performs developmental assignments in support of the Public Affairs program located on a Forest Service unit. MAJOR DUTIES Assignments are designed to provide training in the public affairs functions for which the unit is responsible. Assist higher-graded specialists in projects of limited difficulty to become familiar with laws, policies, and regulations in the targeted specialized series. Receives formal and on-the job training in planning, organizing, and executing information, external relations, public involvement, and environmental education activities on the unit, to develop experience in various phases of public affairs. Under close supervision prepares information releases for the press, radio, schools concerning the mission, programs, and activities of the Forest Service. Drafts pamphlets, brochures, booklets, etc., and as directed, arranges for printing. Prepares audio-visual programs, according to instructions, for both specific presentations and for broad repeated use. Forest: The Mendocino National Forest (MNF) is composed of 913,306 acres and is located north of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is the only National Forest in California that is not crossed by a paved road or highway. The land rises from 750 feet in the Sacramento Valley foothills on the Forest’s eastern edge to over 8,000 feet of the Yolla Bolly Mountains in the northern part of the forest. The forest has rich history of human habitation, from the five Native American peoples (the Yuki, Nomlaki Wintu, Patwin Wintu, Eastern Pomo, and Northeastern Pomo) who continue to partner with the Forest Service. In the early 1900s, many visitors came to the area in search of the minerals dissolved in the hot springs for the supposed health benefits of baths in several resorts and spas. Today, the MNF is visited for a wide range of interests including the tranquility of remote Wilderness and nearly 300 miles of off-highway vehicle trails and roads traversing through the beautiful scenery and challenging terrain. Wilderness and Wild Scenic River uses, Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument, off-highway vehicle use, hiking, camping, fishing, and mountain biking, are popular activities with visitors. The MNF is truly one of numerous uses, including timber management, livestock grazing, special uses, and robust recreation program of motorized and nonmotorized activities. Willows, CA: Located north of Sacramento, CA and less than an hour’s drive west of Chico, CA. Willows offers the serenity of small community while only being a short jaunt to the city by neighboring the i-5 corridor. Situated within a rich agricultural rural setting, Willows has Thunderhill Raceway which is the venue for the longest automobile race in the United States. The population of Willows and surrounding communities (Glenn County) is about 30,000 people, with a median home price of $233,200. Apartment/house rentals average at approximately $835 monthly. The school district goal is to always provide better educational opportunities for students including a great Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, athletics, music, and lot more. The renowned Chico state campus, and exceptional Butte Community college is located under an hour’s drive as well. Along with a general medical and surgical hospital facility, the city is home to regional government offices including California Highway Patrol and California Department of Motor Vehicles. The average rainfall is about 24 inches. Summers range from 80 - 100 degrees. Approximately 45-60 minutes commuting distance from Willows are the communities of Chico, Durham, Maxwell, Orland, Corning, Red Bluff, Oroville and Yuba City. The town of Redding is a little over an hour drive North and the state capitol of Sacramento is just over an hour drive South. CONTACT INFORMATION: If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to be considered for the position, please send the completed outreach response form and a brief resume to Janice Maggard by email at janice.maggard@usda.gov by COB March 22, 2022 Outreach Response Form MNF GS-1035-05/07/09 Willows, CA Date Name Address City State Zip E-Mail Phone number(s) Are you currently a federal employee Yes No Place of employment (agency and office if current federal employee) Current title (series / grade if current federal employee) Type of appointment if current federal employee Permanent Term Temporary Full-time Part-time Intermittent Type of schedule if current federal employee If you are not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible for appointment under any of the following special authorities (check the appropriate box): Person with Disabilities Veteran’s Recruitment Act Former Peace Corps Volunteer Disabled Veteran with 30% Compensable Disability Pathways Program (Students & Recent Graduates) Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 Other, please describe: USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Mendocino National Forest USDA-Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
