Student Employment Job Board Posting: US Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity NF (Mtn. Gate, CA) - Recreation Management Specialist GS-0301-09

Field/Industry Natural Resources & Science

Business Name US Forest Service, Shasta-Trinity NF (Mtn. Gate, CA)

Contact Name Jose Hernandez

Phone Number 209-984-6135

Email Address jose.l.hernandez@usda.gov

Website https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/stnf/home/?cid=fseprd1010437

Job Position/Title Recreation Management Specialist GS-0301-09

Rate of Pay $54,727 - $66,214 per year

Days / Hours Full-time

Link to job application https://www.usajobs.gov/job/647150400

Job Description

Oversees the unit's wilderness, recreation, trails, special uses, and other related programs budget, and coordinates with other staff groups.

Projects the cost of each program based on staffing, equipment, and supply needs. Collects data, analyzes program needs, and recommends action to maintain a balanced budget for the unit's programs.

Strategizes, develops, and reviews proposals for new projects, or proposed revisions of existing plans or activities, and recommends action.

Analyzes and determines the effects of proposed recreation activities on natural resources and prepares environmental assessments and reports to document findings.

Coordinates with other natural resource disciplines to ensure program requirements are included in the project planning and execution.

Develops and advises on the development of annual and long-range management plans in compliance with agency guidelines and direction.

Reviews and synthesizes complex permit applications, and background data to prepare and issue draft/final/modified permits, fact sheets, and public notices.

Provides expertise and advice in the administration of wilderness, recreation, trails, special uses, and related programs and management activities.

Performs supervisory duties.

Requirements

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.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

For the GS-09 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level;

OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related;

OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

Examples of specialized experience are: Participate in surveys and studies of wilderness and other specially designated areas, and/or recreation use, facilities, and trails; or Engage partners and volunteers to accomplish recreation and specially designated areas program goals and objectives; or Process and administer special use permits for outfitters and guides, resorts, campgrounds, or other recreation operations and services; or Develop or provide input to contracts and agreements that support program delivery.

For the GS-11 Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level;

OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related;

OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.).

Examples of specialized experience are: Engage partners, volunteers, and the public to collaboratively manage congressionally designated areas and recreation programs in accordance with applicable laws and policies; or Evaluate effectiveness of recreation, special uses and specially designated areas programs to ensure changes are made as conditions arise; or Analyze and determine the effects between recreation and resource management activities.

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.

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Additional Information

This job will close when we have received 800 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.