outreach notice

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OUTREACH NOTICE
Temporary Seasonal Firefighters
Wildland Fire Module/Engine
GS-3, GS-4, and GS-5
USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Area
Region 2
San Juan National Forest
Columbine Ranger District
Bayfield, Colorado
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The San Juan National Forest, Columbine Ranger District may be filling temporary
seasonal firefighter positions at the GS-3, GS-4 and GS-5 levels. All positions are
temporary appointments and will not exceed 1039 hours worked. The start dates for
these positions are usually beginning of April and end approximately in mid October or
sooner. Employees are expected to commit through these dates (6 months, 1039 hours)
but employment duration may be variable.
Series
0462
0462
0462
0462
0462
Specialty
Forestry Aid
(Suppression)
Forestry Technician
(Hotshot/Handcrew)
Forestry Technician
(Hotshot/Handcrew)
Forestry Technician
(Engine)
Forestry Technician
(Engine)
Grade Announcement Number
GS-3 15-TEMP-R20462-3-FIRE-DT-JB
Open 1/6-1/12/2015
GS-4 15-TEMP-R20462-4-HSHC-DT-PM
Open 1/6-1/12/2015
GS-5 15-TEMP-R20462-5-HSHC-DT-PM
Open 1/6-1/12/2015
GS-4 15-TEMP-R20462-4-FEO-DT-JB
Open 1/6-1/12/2015
GS-5 15-TEMP-R20462-5-FEO-DT-JB
Open 1/6-1/12/2015
*******All temporary hiring will occur on-line through USAJOBS
(www.usajobs.gov). Please select BAYFIELD, CO as your duty station when
applying. Job announcements will be open from 1/6/-1/12/2015, but may close at
any time so please apply ASAP.
OUTREACH RESPONSE
Interested applicants, or those desiring further information, should contact Britton
Quinlan, Columbine Wildland Fire Module Captain or Clayton Rizzi Engine-682
Captain. Please indicate what position (Wildland Fire Module or Engine) and GS level
that you are interested in. Contact Britton by: phone 970-884-1430 or by e-mail at
[email protected] or contact Clayton at 970 884-1431 or by email
[email protected] Please respond by no later than January 12, 2015.
THE POSITION
The Columbine Ranger District Fire Program has one Type 6 engine (3-5 person)
and a 10 person Type 2 Wildland Fire Module. Overhead positions include FMO and
AFMO-Fuels. Columbine Fire is seeking individuals with a strong work ethic.
Applicants must be in excellent physical condition. Crews typically respond to wildfires
both locally and nationally. Crewmembers may be gone up to 2 weeks during fire
assignments. Work involves long ardous
physical exertion in rigorous terrain, while
maintaining a positive attitude with your coworkers. When not performing fire duties
the crews typically are involved with
training, thinning, prescribed fire prep,
fencing, hazzard tree removal, trail
maintenance and any other district needs at
the time. Government housing may be
availbale for a nominal fee. Housing is
located 17 miles North of Bayfield.
Work Capacity Test (WCT) for wildland firefighters: This position participates in
wildland firefighting activities. Based on the type of work performed. Taking and
passing the WCT at the arduous level is a “condition of employment.” The arduous
fitness (Pack) Test consist of a three (3) mile hike, within forty-five (45) minutes,
while carrying a forty-five (45) pound pack.
Note: GS-5 HANDCREW and GS-5 ENGINE positions must meet IFPM requirements
of FFT1 and S-290.
COLUMBINE RANGER DISTRICT
The Columbine District covers over 650,000 acres of forest service land and over
70,000 acres of BLM land. Approximately two-thirds of the Weminuche Wilderness
Area lies within the jurisdiction of the Columbine District. The District manages part
of the 61,850 Piedra Management Area. The mountainous terrain contains three peaks
over 14,000 feet and several more over 13,000 feet. The District has a complex Fire
and Fuels Management Program, along with Recreation, Range, Heritage Resources
and Minerals. For additional information about the San Juan National Forest or
Columbine Ranger District please visit: http://www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan/
SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST & FIELD OFFICE
The City of Durango, located in La Plata County, is in the southwest corner of the State
of Colorado. The population of Durango is approximately 18,000, while the population
o f La Plata County is over 44,000. The elevation of Durango is 6,512.Durango is
situated to allow for many forms of recreation. While we are within 30 miles of
Durango Mountain Resort ski area we are also with 2-4 hours of Canyon Lands and
Lake Powell. Durango receives an average of 70 inches of snow each year, but also has
300 sunshine days a year. The area offers unlimited recreation opportunities including
hiking, camping, mountain biking, fishing and four wheeling and golfing.
Real estate prices in Durango vary, but in general are in
excess of 280,000 plus. Rentals are available.
Condominiums are available to purchase or rent.
Durango is a full service community with excellent
health care facilities and a major hospital. Durango has
seven Elementary schools, two middle schools, one high
school and one charter school. Fort Lewis College, a
four year liberal arts college, is also located in Durango.
The town of Bayfield, also located in La Plata County, is 20 miles East of Durango.
The population of Bayfield is approximately 2,500. The elevation is 6,900. Bayfield is
situated to allow many forms of recreation. The town is within 50 miles of the Durango
Mountain Resort Ski area; 55 miles of Wolf Creek Ski Area; and 15 miles of the
Vallecito Nordic ski trails. Bayfield is also with 2-4 hours of Canyonlands and Lake
Powell.
Bayfield receives an average of 70 inches of
snow each year, but also has 300 sunshine days a
year.
Real estate prices in Bayfield vary, but in general
are in excess of 200,000. Rentals are limited.
Bayfield is a full service community with
excellent health care facilities. A major hospital is 13 miles to the West located just
outside of Durango. Bayfield has an elementary school, middle school, and a high
school. The town has a grocery store, pharmacy, bank, restaurants, recreation
department, churches, and a town park with walking trails.
The economy of Durango/Bayfield and La Plata County is based primarily on tourism,
agriculture
and
recreation.
The
primary
recreation
attraction
in Durango
is the
Durango
and
Silverton
Narrow
Gauge
Railroad.
Archaeological sites are extensive in the Four Corners area and Mesa Verde National
Park, home of the ancient cliff dwellings is 45 miles southwest of Durango.
For info about Durango please visit: www.durango.com
For info about Bayfield please visit: http://www.bayfieldchamber.org/

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