FW: Outreach - Forestry Technician - Shoshone National Forest

[Karen B Cambre]

 

Rocky Mountain Region, USDA Forest Service

Position Outreach

Forestry Technician GS-462 6/7, Permanent Seasonal 18/8  

         Shoshone National Forest, Lander, WY

 

 

Position Information

The Forest is planning to fill a Forestry Technician, GS-462 6/7 ,Tour of Duty: permanent seasonal with 18 pay periods on, 8 off, which is essentially 36 weeks on, 16 weeks off, on the South Zone of the Shoshone National Forest.  Duty location will be Lander Wyoming. This position will be advertised as soon as possible after the outreach period, likely around mid- March.

 

The South Zone consists of the Washakie and Wind River Districts.  The incumbent will be expected to work on both districts.  This position will be supervised by the South Zone Trails Lead based in Lander.  The position will require frequent travel to the Wind River District based in Dubois Wyoming.

 

 

Primary job duties will be developing and carrying out wilderness duties including educating the public and employees on proper  wilderness travel, trail construction and maintenance crew supervision, compliance checks of special use permittees such as hunting and backpacking guides. Serves as the South Zone Livestock Coordinator managing care, use, purchasing, packing, and training of  animals and staff, transportation and some shoeing of approximately 20-25 head of horses and mules. Duties require the ability to obtain a Wyoming Commercial Drivers License. Incumbent will also be required to become certified and trained in the use of explosives.  This position requires mandatory drug testing.

 

There is no government housing available.

 

If you have any questions about the position or the forest, you may contact Scott Berkenfield , South Zone Recreation Staff Officer at 307-335-2150 sberke...@fs.fed.us , or Matthew Walter, South Zone Trails Coordinator at 307-335-2151 mwwa...@fs.fed.us.

 

The Forest:

The Shoshone National Forest was established in 1891 as a part of the Yellowstone Timberland Reserve. The forest is an integral portion of the 10 million acre Greater Yellowstone Area which is centered in Yellowstone National Park. The Shoshone consists of 2,470,430 acres of varied terrain ranging from sagebrush flats to rugged mountain peaks. Over one half of the forest is designated wilderness. With Yellowstone National Park on its western border, the Shoshone encompasses an area from the Montana state line south to South Pass, Wyoming, and includes portions of the Absaroka, Wind River, and Beartooth mountain ranges. The western boundary of the forest south from Yellowstone is the crest of the Continental Divide. Elevations on the Shoshone ranges from 4,600 feet at the mouth of the spectacular Clarks Fork Canyon, to 13,804 feet on Gannett Peak, Wyoming's highest point.

 

There are five Ranger Districts on the Shoshone: Clarks Fork, Wapiti and Greybull Ranger Districts headquartered in Cody, Wyoming; Wind River located in Dubois, WY; and Washakie located in Lander, WY.

For a complete description of the Forest, including photos, see our WEB PAGE     http://www.fs.fed.us/r2/shoshone/.

 

About Dubois:  Dubois is located in the valley of the Wind River in northwest Wyoming. At an elevation of 7,000 feet, it is flanked on the south and west by the towering granite peaks of the Wind River Range, and on the north by the rugged volcanic Absaroka Mountains. Two historic routes across the Continental Divide, Togwotee Pass at 9,544 feet, and Union Pass at 9,210 feet, are accessible from Dubois. Union Pass is so named because it unites the Atlantic and Pacific watersheds. The Wind River District, which includes the Washakie and Fitzpatrick Wilderness Areas, curves around three sides of the upper Wind River Valley.

 

Dubois' economy is based primarily on tourism and recreation throughout the year. During the summer you can enjoy excellent fishing, backpacking, horseback riding and sightseeing opportunities. Autumn brings big game hunting, and the coming of snow opens the backcountry to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. There are numerous motels, bed and breakfasts, restaurants, two full service banks and guest ranches in the upper Wind River Valley.

 

The Dubois calendar is filled with special events throughout the year. During the summer there are rodeos, the annual Fireman's Buffalo Barbeque, the annual Oktoberfest dinner/dance, the Wind River Valley Artists Guild annual judged exhibit, and hometown events on Memorial Day and the 4th of July.  The annual NRA and Bighorn Sheep Center fundraising banquets are also a big part of the social scene.

 

For a small community (population 962), Dubois has a surprising variety of activities. The National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center located in the center of town features information and exhibits about one of the largest herds of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in North America. Next door is the Dubois Museum with a marvelous selection of artifacts and information about the natural and human history of the Upper Wind River Valley. Also part of the Headwaters Complex is the Headwaters Community Arts & Conference Center. Throughout the year, art exhibits and concerts are scheduled by this very active Guild. The town park is located behind the museum and next to the Wind River. The tennis courts and picnic areas there are open to the public. About a mile from this area the golf enthusiasts can test their skill at the Antelope Hills Golf course, a nine-hole course tucked in a corner of the colorful Badlands.

 

Winter time activities are just as numerous.  The Togwotee Pass area is a mecca for snowmobilers from all over the country.  Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks are just an hour away and also provide for a variety of sledding, skiing and ice-fishing opportunities. Wildlife watching and photography are favorite activities from late November through April as herds of bighorn sheep, elk and deer winter in the area.

 

The community offers one high school and one elementary/middle school. The school system is excellent for its size, with the most stringent graduation requirements in the state of Wyoming. Students score in the upper one quarter of the nation in standard tests.

 

Commercial airports are 75 miles away in either Jackson or Riverton. A weekly paper, the Dubois Frontier, will keep you posted on local events. For routine or emergency medical services, the Dubois Medical Clinic is staffed by Physician Assistants and a doctor. The Fremont County Ambulance Service provides emergency care and transportation to the hospitals in Riverton, Jackson and Lander. You will find numerous religious affiliations. Catholic, Baptist, Assembly of God, Episcopal, Mormon and Lutheran  churches are located within the community.  Housing choices are limited. Rent can range from $500.00 - $600.00+ per month and can be hard to find. Housing prices are generally above $180,000.00.

 

Many civic organizations thrive and actively contribute to the quality of life, including Kiwanis, Lions, Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and Auxiliary, Boy and Girl Scouts, and 4-H.

Dubois is proud of its heritage as a frontier town. There are still local ranches which drive cattle to and from the summer range in the Wind River and Absaroka mountains. Hay fields in the valley are worked during the summer to produce winter feed. In short, Dubois is a small, isolated mountain town which maintained its old west flavor. One of the local favorite sayings is, "It's not heaven, but you can see it from here!"

 

For more information contact the Dubois Chamber of Commerce at:     http://www.duboiswyoming.org/

 

About Lander:  Lander is located in the foothills of the southern Wind River mountains in northwest Wyoming. At an elevation of 5,357  feet, Lander is flanked on the west by the spectacular Wind River Mountains and the east by the hills and wide open plains that typify Wyoming. The district contains the beautiful Cirque of the Towers at the crest of the Continental Divide in the Popo Agie Wilderness.  At the southern end of the district is the historic mining towns of South Pass City and Atlantic City.  In addition the South Pass area is historically significant as the confluence of numerous historic trails (ie Oregon Trail, Mormon Trail, Pony Express, etc) leading west.

 

Lander's economy is based primarily on tourism, recreation, and agriculture throughout the year. During the summer you can enjoy excellent fishing, backpacking, horseback riding and sightseeing opportunities. Autumn brings big game hunting, and the coming of snow opens the backcountry to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. There are numerous motels, restaurants and , full  service banks and in the Lander area.  The larger community of Riverton is 24 miles away and is home to the Central Wyoming Community college, a super Wal-Mart, and numerous other shopping, restaurants, and service opportunities.

 

The Lander calendar is filled with special events throughout the year. During the summer there are the International climber’s festival, brew festival, Chokecherry festival, Native Amercian Pow Wows, 3 on 3 basketball tournament, One-Shot Antelope hunt, farmer’s markets, just to name a few.  The Lander Parks & Recreation Department maintains a very busy schedule of activities for kids and adults as well as organized leagues that range from volleyball to hockey.  Central Wyoming Community College  provides fall and spring opportunities to take various short courses that range from quilting to Shoshone culture.  The Catholic Wyoming College is also based out of Lander.

 

For a smaller community (population 6,867), Lander has a surprising variety of activities. Lander offers everything you need.  There are 5 full service banks, two grocery stores, a movie theater, a handful of coffee houses, and several excellent restaurants.     Nearest commercial airports are in Jackson, Riverton, and Casper at 160, 24, and 146 miles away, respectively.  The community offers one high school, one middle school,and two elementary schools.  A bi-weekly paper (Wednesday and Sunday), the Lander Journal, will keep you posted on local events. For routine or emergency medical services there is the Lander Medical Clinic and Lander Valley Medical Center.  The Fremont County Ambulance Service provides emergency care and transportation to the hospitals in Riverton and Jackson. You will find nearly 25 churches in the Lander area, serving numerous religious affiliations. Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Church of Latter Day Saints, and Lutheran  churches are located within the community.  Housing choices are limited. Rent can range from $300.00 - $600.00 per month and can be hard to find. Houses average between $115,000 - $295,000.

Winter time activities are just as numerous.  The South Pass area offers an access point to the Continental Divide Snowmobile Trail, a maintained cross country ski trail, and additional access to unlimited snowshowing opportunities.  Lander is approximately 2.5 hours from Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. Wildlife watching and photography are favorite activities from late November through April as herds of antelope, bighorn sheep, elk and deer winter in the area.  Moose are not an uncommon site.

 

For more information contact the Lander Chamber of Commerce at:     http://www.landerchamber.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forestry Technician, GS-0462-6/7, 18 pay periods on, 8 off.

Shoshone National Forest

Wind River (Dubois, WY) or Washakie (Lander, WY) Ranger District

USDA Forest Service, R2-Rocky Mountain Region

Please respond by March 15 to:

Scott Berkenfield:  sberke...@fs.fed.us, 307-335-2150

 

 

 

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