Outreach Notice
Join our team on the Shasta-Trinity National Forest!
Civil Engineer– GS-0810-11
Interested persons should reply with the accompanying response form before
MARCH 21, 2013. Responses may be sent to Davina Diaz, Forest Civil
Rights Officer.
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest is seeking a dynamic, innovative self-starter to
complement our Engineering team. The duty location is Weaverville or Hayfork, California.
Duties:
- Prepares original designs and preliminary and final layouts. Such projects may
include road design, small bridges, retaining walls, major drainage structures, and
erosion control features.
- Develops design, coordinating with other engineers to ensure that all technical
areas are covered.
- Prepares or supervises preparation of special design specifications, cost estimates,
and complete design package.
- Prepares or reviews Environmental Analysis, Environmental Impact Statements,
and special reports with regard to new or improved engineering construction.
- Coordinates with other resource area specialists to complete environmental
documents and clearances.
- Analyzes existing routes for suitability of various road or trail management
alternatives. Supervises inspections of all road construction work, periodically
making personal inspections to ensure all are maintained to the original standard of
construction and to ensure compliance with safety, health and regulatory
requirements.
- Serves as Engineering Representative (ER) or Contracting Officer's Representative
(COR) providing technical advice, recommendations and suitable alternatives to the
Contracting Officer and Forest Officials.
Forest:
The Shasta-Trinity National Forest, located in north central California, is the largest
national forest in California and provides some of the highest quality fish and wildlife
habitat in the Pacific Northwest. It is comprised of 2.1 million acres and includes five
wilderness areas, hundreds of mountain lakes, Mt. Shasta (14, 162 ft.) and more than
6,000 miles of streams and rivers. In addition, there are wild and scenic rivers, national
trails and scenic byways and a National Recreation Area. For further information on the
forest, please see www.fs.fed.us/r5/shastatrinity.
Communities:
Hayfork Ranger Station is located in Hayfork, California which is a small rural community
with a population of approximately 2,500 people. It is located about 60 miles west of
Redding at an elevation of 2,300 feet. Hayfork has churches, stores, a medical clinic, and
schools up to and including high school. Housing costs are approximately $180,000250,000 for a 3 Bedroom/2 Bath house and rentals average $700/month. The Hayfork area
offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities in a rural setting.
Weaverville Ranger Station is located in Weaverville, California. This historic
town and county seat is nestled at the base of the magnificent Trinity Alps Wilderness. It
is about 40 miles west of Redding, California, 80 miles south of the California/Oregon
border and two hours from the Pacific Coast. It is a full-service community of
approximately 3,500 people and features a hospital, high school, charter and private
schools, satellite junior college campus, restaurants, movie theater, grocery stores,
churches, etc. Public transportation is available with a county bus service. The
closest commercial airport is in Redding. There is a weekly newspaper in Weaverville and
a daily newspaper in Redding.
There are four distinct seasons. Summers are dry with temperatures between 80 and 100
degrees F. Most precipitation falls between mid-October and May, some in the form of
snow. Average precipitation is 36 inches for the Weaverville area. The average
temperature in January is 32 degrees and 95 degrees in August.
The average 3-bedroom/2bath house sells for $280,000 and up in the Weaverville area.
Monthly rental for a 3 bedroom house is about $850. Housing and rental costs are
somewhat lower in surrounding communities. For further information on the community,
please see http://www.weavervilleinfo.com
____________________________________________________________________
For any technical questions regarding the above position, contact Ray Dick at (530) 6232121or erdick@fs.fed.us.
For additional information, contact: Davina Diaz, Civil Rights Officer at (530) 226-2367 or
davinadiaz@fs.fed.us .