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Recreation Technician, GS-0462-07

Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland Boulder Ranger District, Boulder, Colorado

The Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests and Pawnee National Grassland is conducting a pre-vacancy announcement outreach for a highly skilled and qualified candidate to fill a Recreation Technician position. This position is permanent, full-time, with a duty station in Boulder, Colorado. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the position. FOREST SERVICE EMPLOYEES ON THE WORKFORCE REDUCTION AND PLACEMENT LIST WILL RECEIVE PRIORITY CONSIDERATION AND CTAP/ICTAP ELIGIBLES WILL RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE CONSIDERATION.

**OUTREACH RESPONSE** Interested applicants should respond to Matt Henry – matthewhenry@fs.fed.us or call 303-541-2510, using the attached Outreach Interest Form and a copy of your resume. This response is not an application for the position. Please respond to this outreach by August 21st, 2017.

The vacancy announcement, when available, will be posted on the USA Jobs website, the U.S. Government’s official site for job and employment information: http://www.usajobs.gov.

***THE POSITION*** Boulder Ranger District is seeking candidates that thrive in a fast-paced working environment where teaming is crucial to accomplish goals and objectives. The incumbent serves as a Forestry Technician for the Boulder Ranger District; performing work in support of the unit’s busy recreation program. Responsible for implementing both annual and long-term work plans for all aspects of developed and dispersed recreation (campgrounds, day use sites, OHV travel management, recreation special uses inspections, etc). Serves as Forest Protection Officer. Leads team of seasonal employees. Weekend, Holiday, and evening work is required. MAJOR DUTIES Participates with other resource personnel to develop long-range plans for managing recreation resources within management-developed and dispersed recreation sites on the unit. Identifies

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potential problems arising from changing use patterns and new activities and recommends strategies to deal with them. Participates in the development of plans for recreation area maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction projects in accordance with program management objectives and policies. Develops annual work plans for management unit. Prepares detailed project work plans and schedules, including required personnel, equipment, and supplies.

Recommends settings for a variety of proposed recreation facilities and provides information about the characteristics of each area.

Assists in the implementation of recreation operation and maintenance plans for developed and dispersed recreation sites.

Monitors the scope of the approved operating plans.

Gathers, compiles, and recommends improvements for developed and dispersed recreation sites on the unit. Serves as a point of contact with community organizations and interest groups to generate interest in and use of forest recreation facilities. Involves the community in program and activities, and determines and recommends possible public involvement. Coordinates group visits with operational personnel and communicates schedules and requirements for logistical support. Recruits and trains volunteers.

Assists with performing compliance checks and inspections on existing permits under Special-Use authorization. Assists with the enforcement of Off-Road-Vehicle (ORV) restrictions, including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs and enforcement of restrictions. Patrols district roads, trails, and waterways and ensures that use is in accordance with recreation plans and regulations. Ensures District closure gates are opened and closed in accordance with the plan. Protects the scene of any incidents and relinquishes control to police or other law enforcement officials.

Prepares job hazard analysis and conducts safety training for all projects. Strictly complies with and enforces the Forest Service Safety Code. Carries out the provisions of the Forest and District Safety Plans and makes recommendations for improvement in the safety program. Safely operates hand and power tools to perform construction and maintenance duties and to train co-workers and volunteers in their use.

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Patrols management unit to collect use data, identify or correct unsafe conditions, answer visitor inquiries, prevent vandalism and other anti-social behavior, gather current information recreation opportunities, and prevent theft of Forest resources and their destruction resulting from carelessness with fire.

NOTE: This position serves as a Forest Protection Officer, and as such, candidates must complete a background investigation to check for criminal history. The U.S. Government is authorized to ask for this information under E.O. 10677 and section 3301, of Title 5 of the U.S. Code; and parts 5, 731, and 736 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations.

*****THE DUTY STATION***** The City of Boulder, with a population of about 100,000, is nestled against the east side of the Front Range of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The elevation is 5,348 feet above sea level. Boulder is located 26 miles northwest of Denver and its metro-area population of more than 2.5 million people.

As the 9th largest city in the state, Boulder is a full-service community. Health care facilities and churches are widely available. Entertainment opportunities abound in Boulder and the metropolitan area, with a wide array of restaurants, theater, world-class museums, and sports-and-music venues.

Dual career opportunities exist in the Denver metro area, including a wide variety of federal agencies in easy driving distance. Federal employees stationed in Boulder receive locality pay to offset the cost of living in this area. An average one-bedroom apartment rents for $950-$1600 per month.

There are many institutions of higher learning in the area. The University of Colorado is located in Boulder, and Colorado State University is located an hour to the north, in Fort Collins. Several branches of the Front Range Community College are nearby.

Outdoor recreation opportunities in and around Boulder are extensive. Some of the best cross-country and downhill skiing and snowboarding in the world is within 1 to 4 hours away. Beyond the National Forest, because of strong local commitment to open space, local cities and the County maintain many multi-purpose trails for walking, running, hiking and biking. Many local communities also have multi-purpose recreation centers.

Location Median Home Price

Boulder $528,808

Broomfield $344,900

Erie $372,000

Lafayette $423,750

Longmont $300,000

Louisville $520,000

Superior $522,500

Mountains $409,000

Plains $318,000

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Indian Peaks and James Peak Wilderness Areas provide nearby wilderness day-use and camping opportunities. Rock-climbing and mountain climbing are popular and Colorado has 50 peaks higher than 14,000 feet. Rocky Mountain National Park, a spectacular national treasure managed by the National Park Service, adjoins the District to the north.

Colorado’s Front Range has a semi-arid climate, with 300 days of sunshine per year. Summer highs typically range in the 80’s and 90’s with afternoon thunderstorms and pleasantly cool nights. Winter nights are cold, but daytime temperatures typically warm to 30 – 60 degrees. Boulder receives approximately 150 inches of snowfall each year. Snow doesn’t last long in Boulder; it melts quickly under the bright Colorado sunshine.

The Boulder Ranger District is centrally located along Colorado’s Front Range and is considered an urban forest given its close proximity to the Denver Metropolitan Area. Though small in size (160,000 acres), the district experiences nearly 2 million visitors each year.

Summer Day, Indian Peaks Wilderness

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