Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the development and scheduling of annual work plans and the execution of field operations relating to the unit's Recreation program (developed & dispersed sites, OHV program, Forest Protection, trails, special uses, etc.). Responsibilities Assist in development of long-range plans to manage recreation resources within developed and dispersed recreation sites. Identifies potential problems arising from changing use patterns and new activities and recommends mitigation strategies. Assist in the development of plans for recreation area maintenance, rehabilitation, reconstruction, and construction projects in accordance with program management objectives and policies. Participate in the development of annual work plans. Prepares detailed project work plans and schedules, including required personnel, equipment, and supplies for assignments. Recommends settings for proposed recreation facilities and provides information about the characteristics of each area. Is the point of contact with community organizations and interest groups to generate interest in and utilization of forest recreation facilities. Coordinates group visits with operational personnel and communicates schedules and requirements for logistical support. Recruits and trains volunteers. Serves as COR, determining when contracting is the best means to complete a project and inspecting final work. Works with contracting personnel to describe the job and develop specifications and a bid package. Inspects recreation areas, areas of concentrated public use, and special use permits for compliance with the permit and management plans, public health regulations, and safety plans. As Collection Officer for recreation sites, collects fees, counts, reconciles money collected, and ensures deposits are made appropriately. Maintains developed roadside and backcountry sites, as well as recreation facilities such as toilets, road closure gates, hand pumps, water systems, picnic tables, fire rings, barriers, dumpsters, and other miscellaneous structures. Assists in the development and the accomplishment of the district's OHV program within the framework of existing planning documents. Patrols OHV use areas to ensure areas are operated, used, and maintained in accordance with the recreation plan and other planning documents. May prepare for review by supervisor, environmental documents for OHV projects and special use events. Monitors, inspects, and reports on contracted operations for compliance with contract provisions. Jointly prepares, administers, and inspects OHV outfitter guide permits. Assists with the enforcement of Off-Road-Vehicle (ORV) restrictions, including maintenance and posting of regulatory signs and enforcement of restrictions. Responsible for preparation and administration of recreation event special use permits. Monitors permittee compliance with special use permits. Prepares annual trail operating plans and implements trail, bridge construction and reconstruction projects. Develops and monitors the logistics required for completion of recreation projects. Provides technical assistance in sampling and inventories designed to measure visitor use and impacts and ensures accurate statistics for reporting visitor use information. Updates database by collecting and entering data. Serves as a Forest Protection Officer (FPO). Issues notices of field violations when violations of regulations are encountered. Conducts investigations, collects evidence, and prepares case reports on violations. Assist in enforcing Federal Regulations and to protect life and property. Coordinates enforcement activities with local FS law enforcement personnel. May inspect recreation residences documenting findings and making contact with permittees. Patrols roads, trails, and/or waterways to ensure use is in accordance with plans and regulations. Ensures gates are opened and closed in accordance with plan. Protects the scene of any incidents and relinquishes control to police or other officials. Explains river management regulations and enforces fishing regulations. Assists law enforcement with violation information. Collects evidence and provides documentation for cases of misuse of river resources. Documents impacts on campsites. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's General Schedule Qualification Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. GS-06: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-5). GS-06: there is no substitution of education for this position. Examples of specialized experience include: Planned and implemented the logistics required for completion of recreation projects, such as trail maintenance and reconstruction projects; performed site maintenance, including cleanup and naturalizing at widely dispersed sites; lead or coordinate a small crew of volunteers to accomplish recreation maintenance and construction projects; patrol forest areas to enforce federal regulations and assist with the enforcement of off-road vehicle restrictions. Worked as a Forest Protection Officer (FPO) or similar; writing incident reports or violation notices as needed; providing input for special recreation permits and on occasion monitoring special recreation events for compliance to permit stipulations; developing restoration projects; and participating in recreation plan development. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is being used to fill positions for FY2025 Temporary Employment Hiring season. The expected start date for this position will be between October 20, 2024 to December 29, 2024. By selecting the "Location Negotiable" option during the application process, implies your willingness to be considered for any official duty location listed on this announcement and/or those duty locations not listed for this Regional announcement. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary shown is for the Rest of the U.S. See OPM.gov for additional information on pay rates. This position is temporary, has a Not-to-Exceed date and will be filled for up to 6 months or as a not to exceed (NTE) 1 year, however an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or lack of funds. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other groups within the Region who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in any of the geographic location(s) listed on the announcement. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. The duty station for this position will be at one of the duty locations listed in this announcement. Salary range as shown is the locality pay Rest of U.S. (RUS). Pay rates vary by location. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's website for additional information on pay rates. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP eligible must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate as provided in the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement to be considered. If you are retired from the Federal Government and are selected for this vacancy, your retirement annuity may be offset from your pay. This position is not eligible for telework. Availability of government housing and federal day care facilities will vary by location. Positions filled from this announcement may be a bargaining or a non-bargaining unit position represented by either NFFE, AFGE or NAGE.