OUTREACH NOTICE
Forestry Aid, Forestry Technician
GS-03, 04 and 05
Southwestern Region
Santa Fe National Forest
Espanola Ranger District
Position Description:
The Espanola Ranger District may soon be filling seasonal employment for wildland fire positions
for the upcoming 2011 fire season. The positions will be for seasonal non-permanent positions with the
duty stations located in Espanola, Los Alamos and Santa Fe, N.M. This notification is being circulated to
inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the positions. The
incumbents will serve as Engine Crew Members or Helitack Crew Members depending on which vacancy
announcement individuals apply for. The engine crew member positions in Espanola will work on E-601 a
Type 6, the engine crew member positions in Santa Fe will work on E-602 a Type 3 and the positions in
Los Alamos will serve as Helitack crew members on a Type 3 Helicopter. Listed below are the possible
positions available and their respective duty locations. Interested applicants will need to apply through
https://www.avuedigitalservices.com by 01/29/2012.
Announcement Numbers
TEMP-OCR-462-3-FIRE (Duty Stations Espanola, Los Alamos and/or Santa Fe, N.M.)
TEMP-OCR-462-4-ENGINE (Duty Stations Espanola and/or Santa Fe, N.M.)
TEMP-OCR-462-4-HLTK (Duty Station Los Alamos, N.M.)
TEMP-OCR-462-5-HLTK (Duty Station Los Alamos, N.M.)
*limited government housing may be available in Los Alamos however it is not guaranteed*
Duty Station: Espanola, New Mexico
Espanola, once the colonial capital, was established in 1598, and is nestled in a valley between the
Sangre de Cristo and the Jemez Mountain ranges. The elevation is 5,500 feet with peaks above 13,000 feet
in close proximity. The northern Rio Grande Valley as it is now continues to thrive as a cultural crossroads and a focus for much of the area’s unique multi-cultural events and traditions. Although the city
itself if small, (10,000) the majority of the area’s population is dispersed within the Espanola, Santa Cruz
and Pojoaque (po-waak-kay) valleys. Their combined population contributes to the 70,000 who call the
valley home. Tourism is also important to the valley, with casinos north and south of Espanola a big draw
as employers and as entertainment. Several American Indian communities border the valley and consider
the area ancestral homeland. The city has numerous churches of different denominations, police and sheriff
departments, rural fire departments, a hospital, wonderful eating establishments, supermarkets, farmer’s
market in the summer, arts and craft festivals, a new mission/convention visitor center and pueblo Indian
feast day celebrations. Housing (no Government) is available although subdivisions and housing
developments are lacking.
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Additional services are available in Santa Fe, the state capitol, with a population of about 100,000 including
surrounding areas (25 miles) or Albuquerque, a large city of more than 500,000 (75 miles). Other cities
within close proximity to Espanola include Los Alamos (20 miles), and Taos (50 miles). The closest large
airport for commercial travel is located in Albuquerque; however, some smaller companies service Santa
Fe.
Duty Station: Santa Fe, New Mexico
The duty station for this position is located in Santa Fe, NM 25 miles south of the Espanola
Ranger District Office. Santa Fe is located at 7,000 feet in the southern Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe is the
capital of New Mexico and is one of the great destination cities of the world. The rich multi-cultural
history, vibrant art market and active outdoor scene make for an unparalleled quality of life, and the
healthy, diverse economy with low unemployment attracts entrepreneurs from all parts of the globe.
There are over 200 art galleries and twelve museums in Santa Fe, and culinary enthusiasts can find great
food in every price range. The city lies on the edge of the Santa Fe National Forest and 320,000 acres of
wilderness, which offers skiing, hiking, fishing, mountain biking, river rafting, horseback riding, hunting,
camping and outdoor adventures. The mild climate and 4 distinct seasons make the area a year round
destination.
Santa Fe and the surrounding areas have a population of about 100,000. The much larger city of
Albuquerque with a population of more than 500,000 lies about 50 miles to the southwest of Santa Fe. The
closest large commercial airport is the Albuquerque Sunport. Santa Fe has a smaller airport that is serviced
by a regional air carrier.
Duty Station: Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, New Mexico is a small, mountain community of 18,000 people that possesses a
world-wide reputation for scientific and technological development. Los Alamos community life features
small-town living with friendly neighbors, low crime, and an excellent school system. Cultural and
recreational opportunities abound. The scenery and natural surroundings are truly awe-inspiring. Los
Alamos is located in the mountains of North Central New Mexico, about 90 miles north of Albuquerque, 35
miles from Santa Fe, and 55 miles from Taos.
At 7355 feet altitude, Los Alamos is “big pine” country. We have a mild, four-season climate. Summers
have moderately warm days and cool nights. Afternoon temperatures are in the 70's and 80's and
infrequently reach 90 degrees. The relatively thin air, light winds, clear skies, and dry atmosphere cause
nighttime temperatures to drop to the 50's even after the warmest day. Winters are typically short with
many mild, sunny days. There is usually just enough snow in the winter to support the local ski area. The
annual maximum average temperature is 70 degrees and the average minimum is 42. We are renowned for
sunny days and blue skies.
Climate:
Northern New Mexico is a high desert. Moderate summers and winters, and four definite seasons,
are very comfortable. Summer highs are in the 80s and 90s with very little humidity. Summer evenings
are cool, in the 50s and 60s. Winter temperatures range from highs of 50s and 60s to lows generally in the
teens, but occasionally dropping below 0.
About the Santa Fe National Forest:
The Santa Fe National Forest encompasses 1,580,969 acres and provides services, forest products
and recreational opportunities for local communities and visitors. The Sangre de Cristo Mountains, the
southern end of the Rockies, form the backdrop for the Pecos Wilderness, the city of Santa Fe and
numerous communities and American Indian pueblos along the Rio Grande. The Santa Fe Ski Basin is a
popular summer and winter recreational site. Across the Rio Grande to the west lie the Jemez Mountains, a
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volcanic range dominated by Chicoma Peak to the east and by the scenic Valles Caldera to the west. The
Valle is located within the neighboring, Jemez/Cuba Resource Area. Scattered throughout these
mountains are numerous private inholdings and the Los Alamos National Laboratory and nuclear research
facilities operated by the University of California. Numerous American Indian pueblos located along the
Rio Grande trace their ancestry to the heritage sites located within the Santa Fe NF. Bandelier National
Monument is a well-known and much visited series of prehistoric pueblos, cavate rooms carved in volcanic
tuff, and cliff dwellings.
Tourism is a mainstay for the city of Santa Fe but small farms, ranches and businesses run by local families
continue to operate. Their success is strongly tied to the resources represented within the Santa Fe National
Forest.
The Santa Fe National Forest is divided into three Resource Areas with offices at Espanola, Coyote, Cuba
and Jemez Springs, and Pecos and Las Vegas. The Forest Supervisor’s Office is located at 1474 Rodeo
Road in Santa Fe, NM.
Contacts:
District Ranger, Sandy Hurlocker
(shurlocker@fs.fed.us)
District Fire Management Officer, Jon Boe
(jboe@fs.fed.us)
Assistant District Fire Management Officer, Terrance Gallegos
(tegallegos@fs.fed.us)
Engine 602 Captain, Jamie Long
(jlong@fs.fed.us)
Engine 601 Captain, Robert Naranjo
(rnaranjo@fs.fed.us)
Helicopter manager, James Dotson
(jdotson@fs.fed.us)
Asst helicopter manager, Brian Kleison
(bekleison@fs.fed.us)
P. O. Box 3307
1710 N. Riverside Dr.
Espanola, NM 87533
(505) 753-7331
(505) 753-9411 (Fax)
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