OUTREACH NOTICE

2016 TEMPORARY POSITIONS

REGION ONE TIMBER STRIKE TEAM

The Region One Timber Strike Team will be filling multiple temporary (seasonal) positions for the upcoming 2016 field season. Openings will be available at the GS-3, GS-4, GS-5, and GS-6 levels and are for positions with a maximum six-month tour of duty (not to exceed 1,039 hours). The starting dates of the positions are anticipated to be May 15, 2016.

HOW TO APPLY:Vacancy announcements will be open in USA Jobs between February 3 and February 9th, 2016. All applications must be submitted through the USA Jobs Website. Vacancy announcement numbers for the positions being hired are listed below. If you have questions about a certain position, contact the individuals listed below. If you are having difficulty applying for jobs through the USAJOBS website, you may also contact the Albuquerque Service Center-Human Capital Management at 1-877-372-7248, option 2, for assistance.

POSITIONS BEING HIRED:Position Series/Grade Announcement # Contact Name, Phone, Email

Forestry Aid (General) GS-462-03 16-TEMP-R1-462-3AID-DT Russell Walker, 406-241-6077, rjwalker@fs.fed.us

Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Prep) GS-462-04 16-TEMP-R1-0462-4TIMB-DT Russell Walker, 406-241-6077,

rjwalker@fs.fed.usForestry Technician (Timber Sale Prep) GS-462-05 16-TEMP-R1-462-5TSP-DT Russell Walker, 406-241-6077,

rjwalker@fs.fed.usLead Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Prep) GS-462-06 16-TEMP-R1-462-6TSP-DT Russell Walker, 406-241-6077,

rjwalker@fs.fed.us

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SEND YOUR OUTREACH REPLY FORM TO:Please send completed outreaches to:

Russell Walker

24 Fort Missoula Rd

Missoula, MT 59804

Fax: 406-329-1049

Email: rjwalker@fs.fed.us

ABOUT THE REGION ONE TIMER STRIKE TEAM

The Region One Timber Strike Team was developed in 2004 to assist Region One with its rising timber sale preparation needs. The Strike Team also serves as a training organization for individuals pursuing careers in natural resource management. We are based out of Missoula, MT. The anticipated start date for these positions is mid-May 2016. Employees who are students generally work through the end of August, while others may work as late as December. Employment is expected to last from mid-May through mid-October. Extensive travel is required for these positions. Employees can expect to be in travel status 100% of the time. Work schedule is maxi-flex: consisting of various schedules including: 8, 10-hour days (Wednesday-Wednesday); 4, 10-hour days (Monday-Thursday); and/or up to 17, 10-hour days in a row to accommodate extended travel.

The Region One Timber Strike Team is looking for motivated individuals with forestry background and knowledge. Duties will include: Effectively communicating and collaborating with supervisors, project leaders, crew bosses and coworkers. Completing qualified cruiser training classes and assisting certified cruisers in all aspects related to the fundamentals of timber cruising. Correctly identifying individual trees for harvest or retention based of making guides and prescriptions. Designate harvest unit boundaries in the field. Interprets sale area maps and locates designated units and locations in the field. Observes and reports areas of possible archeological significance, hydrologic features, infeasible ground, and sighting of significant wildlife and plants species to specialists.

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USDA Nondiscrimination Policy, June 2, 2015

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov (link sends e-mail).

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

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Reply by:February 1, 2016

HELENA NATIONAL FORESTREGION ONE TIMBER STRIKE TEAM

OUTREACH RESPONSE FORMTo complete form, use tab key to move between fields (gray blocks), or left click on any field. Entries in check box fields are made by a double clicking and selecting check or uncheck. Type entries in other fields.

Position IdentificationPosition Title:

Forestry Aid, Forestry Technician

Series/Grade:

GS-0462-3, GS-0462-4/5/6

Location:

HELENA NF, EASTSIDE ZONE TIMBER, REGION ONE TIMBER STRIKE TEAM, Missoula, MT.

Applicant InformationName: E-Mail Address:Current Title, Series, GradeCurrent Organization/Location:Current Appointment: Permanent Temporary Term Not Current EmployeeIf you are NOT a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired under any of the following authorities:

Reinstatement Disabled Veteran with 30% Compensable

Disability Veteran’s Employment Opportunities Act

of 1998 Other      

Person With Disabilities Former Peace Corps Volunteer Demonstration Project (external

recruitment from the general public)

Position InterestI would like to be considered for this position in the series identified.

Series currently identified and classified      Other appropriate series for which I am qualified

I would like to be considered for this position at the grade level identified.Target grade level currently identified.

      Other grade level for which I am qualified (below target grade)I would like to be considered for this position at the location identified

I wish to be considered for this position(s) as: Permanent Assignment (lateral/promotion/change to lower grade) NTE 1 Year Detail or Promotion opportunity Term Appointment

Applicants May Use This Space to Identify Special Qualifications, Interests, Needs or Provide Other Information:

Please send this completed form to rjwalker@fs.fed.us or fax to 406-329-3795.

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