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Extended - Helena NF - Forest Tech

OUTREACH NOTICE
EXTENDED
HELENA NATIONAL FOREST

Helena, Montana

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*Forestry Technician – (Timber Sale Administrator)*


 GS-0462-8/9/10

OUTREACH EXTENDED – REFERRAL LIST TO BE PULLED ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
The Helena National Forest will soon be filling a GS 462-8/9/10 Timber Sale Administrator. This position is a permanent full time position working for the Helena National Forest and Lewis and Clark National Forest and having responsibility for administration of complicated timber sales having complex requirements with diverse technical problems and environmental features. This position will be located in Helena, MT. This notification is being circulated to inform prospective applicants of this upcoming opportunity and to determine interest in the position. 

*Vacancy Announcement*
This position is advertised under an open and continuous vacancy announcement with no closing date. Interested candidates can apply to the following vacancy announcements and list *HELENA**, Montana* as the location:
*ADS07-R5-SALEADMN-8910G* (current or previous permanent Federal Employees, or those under excepted hiring authorities) or 

*ADS07-R5-SALEADMN-8910DP* (US citizens)
The vacancy announcement for this position is listed on the USAJOBS website: http://www.usajobs.gov:
and applications can be completed at http://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html
For any additional information please contact Sharon Scott at phone number (406) 495-3943 or email sascott@xxxxxxxxx
*The Position:* The incumbent will serve primarily as a Timber Sale Administrator for the Helena National Forest and provide assistance to the Lewis and Clark National Forest as needed.
*Sale Administration Duties: *This position has overall responsibilities for administration of timber sales having highly complex requirements and conditions, coordinating timber sale administration with other resources and insures sale compliance with pertinent NEPA documents, performing timber sale appraisal analyses and assisting with timber sale contract preparation and providing analysis or advice concerning logging systems. This position may assist with timber marking or other sale prep duties as needed. 

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*Forest: *The Helena National Forest is located in West-Central Montana and contains 975,088 acres. It straddles the Continental Divide and encompasses headwaters of both the Missouri and Columbia River systems. Elevations range from about 3,500 feet to over 9,000 feet. Vegetative cover varies from rolling grassland interspersed with timber patches at the lower elevations, solid timber on the steeper middle and upper slopes, to subalpine types or bare ridges in the high country. The Supervisor’s Office is located in Helena, Montana, with district offices in Helena, Lincoln and Townsend.
*Communities: **Helena* is the State's Capital and is located at the junction of I-15 and Highway 12 & 287. For those water enthusiasts, Helena is centrally located to many lakes and rivers. In addition to the many lakes and rivers, Helena is also home to the Great Divide ski area which offers many miles of downhill skiing. There are also many miles of groomed trails for those looking to cross-country ski or snowmobile. These activities are easily accessed and within a 30-minute drive from the city.
Additionally, Helena offers 25 city parks, three golf courses, 17 public tennis courts, and an array of other recreational choices. We are also located roughly half-way between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Cultural offerings throughout the year include events sponsored and co-sponsored by the Helena Symphony and Chorale, the Myrna Loy Center for Performing Arts, Holter Museum of Art, Montana Historical Society, the Lewis and Clark Public Library, the Archie Bray Foundation, Grandstreet Theatre, and the Montana Jazz Festival!!
Area residents have three hospitals serving the area. They include: St. Peter's Community Hospital, Veterans Administration Hospital; and Shodair Children's Hospital (children's psychiatric and genetic services). This is in addition to the many private physicians and other health care professionals. There are also several retirement homes and community living centers serving the area.
The Helena area offers two high schools, three middle schools, and several elementary schools. The school district also offers many programs for students with special needs. Other educational offerings include private schools, and the Helena College of Technology, which is a component of the Montana University System and offers many programs in the technical arena as well as courses for transfer to a four-year college or university. Helena is also home to Carroll College, a four-year liberal arts college, which offers a number of bachelor's degrees and specializes in a widely-recognized pre-med program. Graduate degree courses through the University of Montana and Montana State University are also available. For additional information about Helena, MT, you can access the Helena Chamber of Commerce website at: http://helenachamber.com/
*Climate: *Residents of the Helena enjoy all four seasons. The summer temperatures range from the high 70's to low 90's with some warmer days. The winters are fairly mild, by Montana standards, with temperatures ranging in the high teens to thirties, with a few days below 0 each year. The average growing season is 140 days.
*Housing: *The standard cost of living within the area is reasonable. If you are looking to purchase, the average home price in Helena will run between $150,000-$200,000 for a nice three bedroom home. A nice rental unit can be found for between $700-1,100 per month. There is no government housing available.