LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST
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OUTREACH NOTICE
LASSEN NATIONAL FOREST
Summer Se ason Te mporar y P ositions
The Lassen National Forest is seeking to fill a number of summer seasonal temporary positions. This outreach
notice is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of the upcoming employment opportunities.
The positions identified below will be advertised on the USAJobs website at: https://www.usajobs.gov/ . The
positions will be advertised under a regional (Region 5) vacancy announcement by position type and grade. It is
expected that the announcements will open in February 2014, and you should frequently check the website
because when a vacancy announcement opens, it will remain open for 14 days.
Position Locations
 Forest Supervisor’s Office (SO) with a duty station of Susanville, CA
 Almanor Ranger District (ALRD) with a duty station of Chester, CA
 Hat Creek Ranger District (HCRD) with a duty station of Fall River Mills, CA with the exception of
recreation positions that have a duty station of Hat Creek, CA
 Eagle Lake Ranger District (ELRD) with a duty station of Susanville, CA
Specific questions regarding position duties and duty locations should be directed to the technical contact
identified in the table.
Position Type
Visitor Services Information
Assistant
Information Assistant
Archeological Technician
Hydrologic Technician
Pay Plan/Series/Grade(s)
GS-1001-04
GS-0303-03 (part time 0900-1500 M-F)
GS-0102-05/GS 0102-07
GS-0102-05/GS-0102-06/GS-0102-07
GS-0102-3/GS-0102-4
GS-0102-5/GS-0102-7
GS-1316-09
Technical Contact & Location
Tami Taylor 530-336-3350 HCRD
Betty Kidder 530-258-5123 ALRD
Alden Neel 530-336-3345 HCRD
Diane Watts 530-258-5114 ALRD
Robert Gudino 530-252-5826 ELRD
Robert Gudino 530-252-5826 ELRD
Carol Thornton 530-252-6670 SO
Hydrologic Technician
Biological Science Technician
(Wildlife)
GS-1316-04
GS-0404-04
GS-0404-04/GS-0404-05/GS-0404-07
GS-0404-04/GS-0404-05
Crissy Haselton 257-4188 ELRD
Karen Harville 530-336-3387 HCRD
Gale Bustillos 530-258-5166 ALRD
Tom Rickman 530-257-4188 ELRD
Biological Science Technician
(Plants)
Biological Aid
GS-0404-04
Allison Sanger 530-252-6662 SO
GS-0404-03
Allison Sanger 530-252-6662 SO
GS-0404-03
GS-0404-03
GS-0404-03
GS-0404-03/GS-0404-04 (ecology)
GS-0404-04
GS-0404-04
Karen Harville 530-336-3387 HCRD
Carol Thornton 530-252-6670 SO
Tom Rickman 530-257-4188 ELRD
Bobette Jones 257-4188 ELRD
Bobette Jones 257-4188 ELRD
Allison Sanger 530-252-6662 SO
GS-0462-04
GS-0462-04/GS-0462-05
GS-0462-05
GS-0462-04
Tami Taylor 530-336-3350 HCRD
Jane Goodwin 530-258-5165 ALRD
Kirsten Pasero 530-252-5854 ELRD
Tami Taylor 530-336-3350 HCRD
GS-0462-03 (rec)
GS-0462-03 (rec)
GS-0462-03 (timber)
GS-0462-03 (timber)
GS-0462-01 (wildlife)
GS-0462-02 (wildlife)
GS-0462-03 (timber)
GS-0462-02 (arch)
GS-0462-04/GS-0462-05
GS-0462-04/GS-0462-05
GS-0462-04/GS-0462-05
Tami Taylor 530-336-3350 HCRD
Jane Goodwin 530-258-5165 ALRD
Ron Perry 530-258-5119 ALRD
Greg Mayer 530-336-5521 HCRD
Tom Rickman 530-257-4188 ELRD
Tom Rickman 530-257-4188 ELRD
Crissy Haselton 530-252-5893 ELRD
Robert Gudino 530-252-5826 ELRD
Greg Mayer 530-336-5521 HCRD
Matt Cerney 530-258-5191 ALRD
Crissy Haselton 530-252-5893 ELRD
Forestry Technician (Timber
Sale Preparation)
GS-0462-04/GS-0462-05
GS-0462-04/GS-0462-05
GS-0462-04/GS-0462-05
Greg Mayer 530-336-5521 HCRD
Ron Perry 530-258-5119 ALRD
Crissy Haselton 530-252-5893 ELRD
Engineering Equipment
Operator
WG-5716-08/WG-5716-10
Garry Helpingstine 530-252-6496 SO
Biological Science Technician
(Natural Resources)
Forestry Technician
(Recreation)
Forestry Technician
(Wilderness)
Forestry Aid General
Forestry Technician (Timber
Stand Improvement)
A valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.
Lassen NF:
The Lassen Forest is a approximately 1.2 million acres. It lies within seven counties; Lassen, Shasta, Tehama,
Butte, Plumas, Siskiyou, and Modoc of Northern California. Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, bicycling, boating,
snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and just exploring and learning about nature are among the many popular
pastimes.
For additional information regarding the Lassen National Forest go to:
http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/lassen/about/
Eagle Lake Ranger District:
The Eagle Lake Ranger District Office is located approximately 3 miles west of Susanville, CA at approximately
4,800-foot elevation in the intermountain area between the Cascade Range and the Sierra Nevada Range.
Because of its unique intermountain location there are four distinct seasons and a wide diversity of ecosystems.
Summer temperatures range from highs of mid-90s during the day, and cool to the comfortable mid-50s at night.
Winter temperatures range from 15-25 in the early mornings to mid-40s during the day. The average rainfall is 17
inches, with an average snowfall of 14 inches. The topographic diversity leads to vegetative types that range from
mixed conifer to eastside ponderosa and Jeffrey pine types. Eagle Lake is the second largest natural lake in CA
and is framed by pine and sage and is famed for its trophy Eagle Lake trout. Although fire, fuels and timber are the
major functions on the District, there are also healthy programs in, lands, recreation, range, wildlife, and heritage
resources.
About Susanville:
Susanville is a small (17,000 residents) but full service community on Highway 36 in northern California. The largest
community in north-eastern California, it offers a hospital, a number of independent school districts, churches
representing most denominations, a local community college, and a strong sense of community. The city of Reno,
Nevada is 80 miles to the south, and both Chico and Redding, sizeable central valley communities, are within two
hours drive. Real estate values vary greatly, with prices for a single family house currently ranging from $175,000 $300,000 plus. Rentals are available and range from approximately $500.00 plus per month.
For additional information regarding the Susanville go to:
http://www.co.lassen.ca.us/
http://www.cityofsusanville.org/
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.
Hat Creek Ranger District:
The Hat Creek Ranger District Office is located at an elevation of 3,300 feet in the intermountain area between
the Cascade Range, the Modoc Plateau and the Sierra Nevada Range. Hat Creek is a large District (440,000
acres), with six major departments. Although silviculture and timber are major functions on the District, there
are also healthy programs in planning, fire and fuels, lands, recreation, range, archeology and wildlife. Summer
temperatures range from high 90s during the day to mid-50s at night. Winter temperatures range from 15-25 at
night to mid-40s during the day. The average rainfall is 17 inches with an average snowfall of 14 inches. The
topographic diversity leads to vegetative types that range from Sierra mixed conifer to eastside ponderosa and
sagebrush steppe.
About Fall River Mills and Burney:
There are two main communities in which the majority of the District people live, Burney and Fall River Mills.
Burney is a full service community of 3,500 people, and is located 17 miles west of the Hat Creek District Office in
Fall River Mills. Burney is in a forest setting, with activities centering on the local logging and tourism
industries. It is located an hour east of the Redding area. Fall River Mills is a community of 650 with ranching
and agriculture as the mainstays of the area. The setting is open landscapes with magnificent views of Lassen
Peak to the southwest and Mt. Shasta to the northwest. Fall River is also a full service community with a
hospital, airport, golf course, banks and restaurants. The general area is highly regarded as a recreation and
retirement community due to as the numerous recreational opportunities and scenic setting.