OUTREACH
NTE 1-5-year Detail (1-year with 4 optional years)
Zone Recreation Program Manager
GS-0101/0401/0807-11
Region 8, Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Boston Mtn. Mt. and Magazine Ranger Districts
********** RESPONSE DATE EXTENDED TO: October 21, 2015 **********
The Ozark-St. Francis National Forest is outreaching for qualified individuals and will soon be
advertising a Zone Recreation Program Manager position (GS-0101/0401/0807-11). This is
a Not-To-Exceed (NTE) full-time position 1 Year with up to 4 additional optional years.
This selected candidate for this position could also become permanently assigned without
further competition. The duty station is Ozark, Arkansas. If candidate is outside the
commuting area, government housing may be available. The position will be supervised by
the District Ranger.
Duties:
The position will be responsible for recreation program management on one or more ranger districts.
This includes planning, implementation, and evaluation of recreation program/project activities.
Identifies need for, analyzes, and recommends schedules and priorities within Forest recreation
programs. Assures all program management activities remain responsive to identified customer needs.
Position is also responsible for preparing project scopes of work, budgets, work activities and
schedules in consultation with the forest program coordinator and budget specialists. Develops and
maintains effective external cooperative relationships with government agencies; Provides expertise
and advice in the administration of special use programs and projects; Participates on interdisciplinary
teams for considering all alternatives in the resource project description and design. Position is also
responsible for supervising 4-8 employees.
About the Districts:
The Boston Mountain Ranger and Mt. Magazine Ranger Districts encompass about 439,000 acres in
the proclamation boundaries with 142,000 of private lands included. There are actually four
geographically separated units – Main division, Lee Creek and Wedington on the Boston Mtn. as well
as Mt. Magazine Ranger District itself.
The Boston Mtn. and Mt. Magazine Districts have six developed recreation areas, two OHV riding
areas, numerous dispersed recreation sites, and active concessionaire permits as well as an active
recreation/outfitter guide permitting program.
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 202509401 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
Duty Station:
The district office is located in the community of Ozark, a town of about 3,500 located on the banks of
the Arkansas River. Ozark is located approximately 40 miles east of Fort Smith AR, and about 50
miles west of Russellville, AR. Little Rock, AR, the state capitol, is located about 120 miles to the east
of Ozark.
Ozark has one public elementary school, one middle school, one high school and Arkansas Tech
University, Ozark Campus. Most major religious denominations are represented in the area. Mercy
Hospital-Turner Memorial provides modern health care services. Dentists, chiropractors, and
optometrists have practices in the area. Major medical services are available in Fort Smith, 41 miles
west of Ozark. There is one small airport, and 3 motels and 3 bed and breakfasts in Ozark. One local
weekly paper, "The Spectator" is published in Ozark. More information regarding the city of Ozark
can be found at: www.ozarkchamberofcommerce.com .
There are a variety of recreational activities available including the Arkansas and Mulberry Rivers,
Shores Lake Rec Area, White Rock Mountain, the Ozark Highlands Trail, Cove Lake Rec Area, and
Mount Magazine State Park. The average winter temperature in the area is about 40o with an average
daily minimum of 31o. In summer the average daily temperature is 85o, with an average daily
maximum temperature of 92o. The annual average precipitation is about 45”. The average annual
snowfall is 5”.
Detail Vacancy Announcement:
This position will be advertised competitively as a NTE 1-5 year detail. The employee will return to
their current position upon completion of the detail. However, the candidate selected for the position
could be made permanent.
The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the USAJOBS.gov. The vacancy
announcement number will be 15-0810-183356FS-AW. It is expected to be advertised on or around
October 26, 2015
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in being considered for the position, please complete
the outreach response form located below and return it to wdunk@fs.fed.us by close of business
October 21, 2015. For additional information on this position, please contact:
William Dunk, District Ranger, at 479-667-2191, or 479-567-0507.
Qualification Requirements:
Those who are interested must meet the qualification requirements for the GS-0101/0401/0807-11
series and grade that is covered by the Administrative Positions standards. The OPM Qualification
Standards Handbook is available for review at any federal personnel office OR on the Internet at
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp.
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level in the federal service is required.
Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position to be filled, and which has
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 202509401 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the
duties of the position.
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 202509401 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM
Ozark-St. Francis National Forest
Zone Recreation Program Manager, GS-0101/0401/0807-11
Ozark, Arkansas
*Response Date Extended to: October 21, 2015
Official Position Title/Series/Grade:
Interdisciplinary Social Scientist/Natural Resource Specialist/Landscape Architect, GS-0101/0401/0807-11
The Ozark-St. Francis Forest is seeking qualified individuals for a Detail NTE 1 year (with up to 4
optional years) – Zone Recreation Program Manager, GS-0101/0401/0807-11 position. Please
complete and submit the outreach notice form located below to wdunk@fs.fed.us by COB October
21, 2015.
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name:
Date:
Address:
Phone:
E-Mail:
Current title/series/grade/location:
(e.g., Career, Career-Conditional, Excepted-ANILCA, Excepted VRA, etc)
Are you currently a Federal employee:
YES
NO
Duty Station: __________________________________
Briefly describe why you will be a quality candidate for this position (if additional space is needed, please attach).
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 202509401 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer.