District Hydrologist Position OUTREACH NOTICE

District Hydrologist 1315, GS-11

Willamette National Forest

Detroit Ranger District

Detroit, Oregon

 

The Detroit Ranger District will soon be advertising one permanent, full-timeGS-11 District Hydrologist, in the 1315 series.  The duty station is the Detroit Ranger District in Detroit, Oregon.  The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to inform the potential applicant pool of this position.

 

If you are interested in this position please complete the attached Outreach Response Form and return it to Michelle Caviness at michellelcaviness@fs.fed.us no later than October 24th, 2014

 

APPLICANT INFORMATION

The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on USAJOBS, the U.S. Government’s official website for employment opportunities at www.usajobs.gov

 

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position is located at the Detroit Ranger District in Detroit, Oregon.  This position serves as the District Hydrologist and works in the Natural Resources department. Position duties include;

  • Inventory and evaluate field data for hydrology and soils for environmental analysis and recommend mitigations as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Work in collaboration with the District fish biologist to plan the aquatics program of work, restoration projects and monitoring.
  • Act as work leader and provide training for technicians for surveys for hydrology and soils in timber sale planning areas.
  • Use GIS, manage databases and complete yearly reports.
  • Identify, plan and implement restoration projects with internal and external partners.
  • The incumbent will provide hydrology and soils analysis in support of district projects including vegetation management, roads, fuels and recreation among others.
  • Provide long term leadership in riparian reserve management, road decommissioning and protection of water quality resources.
  • Manage KV funds and projects. COR certification is helpful for this position.
  • Assists other resources as needed to meet district priorities. Proactively fosters and maintains internal working relationships.

 

THE DUTY STATION

The position will be stationed inDetroit, Oregon.   Applicants must apply to this location if they wish to be considered.

 

ABOUT THE DETROIT RANGER DISTRICT:

The Detroit RD manages approximately 300,000 acres including the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness located along the Cascade Crest, the Opal Creek Scenic Recreation Area and Wilderness and Detroit Lake. There are a wide variety of recreation opportunities including: backpacking, fishing, hunting, cross-country and downhill skiing, rafting, canoeing, sailing, bicycling and horseback riding.

 

Note: the Detroit Ranger District is included in the Portland/Vancouver/Beaverton locality pay area and is subject to a 17% locality pay adjustment. 

 

ABOUT DETROIT AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Detroit is located in the North Santiam River Canyon, in the heart of the Cascades, approximately 50 miles east of Salem along Highway 22 and 70 miles west of Bend. The North Santiam Canyon’s economic base is heavily supported by tourism in the Detroit Lake area and also a strong local timber industry.  Detroit Lake is the most popular lake in Oregon, known for its excellent waterskiing, boating, fishing and camping. There are several small communities within easy commuting distance of the Ranger District including Detroit, Idanha, Gates, Mill City (nearest school district and medical facility), Mehama and Lyons. Some employees commute from Salem and Stayton (nearest hospital). Housing is available in the North Santiam Canyon. Government housing may be available for rent at the Detroit Ranger Station.  For more info on the North Santiam Canyon Area, see the North Santiam Chamber web site at:   www.nschamber.org

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION about theWillamette National Forest, please visit our web site at:http://www.fs.usda/gov/willamette

FOR MORE INFORMATION about this vacancy please contact Michelle Caviness at 503-854-4212.

 

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