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    Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District Petersburg, Alaska

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    The Petersburg Ranger District in Alaska is seeking to fill temporary Forestry Technician positions at the GS-0462-4 and GS-0462-5 levels for the 2021 field season. Duties include assisting with timber sale preparation, road design, and timber estimation using tools like GPS and analytics software. Applicants must be able to hike long distances in rugged terrain and adverse weather. The field season runs from April to November, with flexible schedules and housing available. Interested applicants should contact the contacts provided by November 16 for more information.

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    Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District Petersburg, Alaska

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    The Petersburg Ranger District in Alaska is seeking to fill temporary Forestry Technician positions at the GS-0462-4 and GS-0462-5 levels for the 2021 field season. Duties include assisting with timber sale preparation, road design, and timber estimation using tools like GPS and analytics software. Applicants must be able to hike long distances in rugged terrain and adverse weather. The field season runs from April to November, with flexible schedules and housing available. Interested applicants should contact the contacts provided by November 16 for more information.

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    The Petersburg Ranger District in Alaska is seeking to fill temporary Forestry Technician positions at the GS-0462-4 and GS-0462-5 levels for the 2021 field season. Duties include assisting with timber sale preparation, road design, and timber estimation using tools like GPS and analytics software. Applicants must be able to hike long distances in rugged terrain and adverse weather. The field season runs from April to November, with flexible schedules and housing available. Interested applicants should contact the contacts provided by November 16 for more information.

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    Tongass National Forest Petersburg Ranger District Petersburg, Alaska

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    The Petersburg Ranger District in Alaska is seeking to fill temporary Forestry Technician positions at the GS-0462-4 and GS-0462-5 levels for the 2021 field season. Duties include assisting with timber sale preparation, road design, and timber estimation using tools like GPS and analytics software. Applicants must be able to hike long distances in rugged terrain and adverse weather. The field season runs from April to November, with flexible schedules and housing available. Interested applicants should contact the contacts provided by November 16 for more information.

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    Tongass National Forest

    Petersburg Ranger District


    Petersburg, Alaska

    Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Preparation)


    Temporary Seasonal Positions for 2021 Field Season
    _____________________________________________________________________
    _______

    ^ Forestry Technician GS 0462-4: ^ Forestry Technician GS 0462-5:

    The Petersburg Ranger District, Tongass National Forest is currently recruiting temporary Forestry
    Technician (GS-0462-4, & GS-0462-5) positions for the 2021 field season. These positions will
    provide unique opportunities for career development and enhancement with on the job training in the
    field of forestry while working in one of the most dynamic regions of the United States.

    Work assignments include assisting District Foresters with timber sale unit preparation, logging road
    design, and timber volume estimation. Selected applicants will utilize forest mensuration equipment,
    GPS technology, and analytical software programs to determine logging systems feasibility, develop
    unit boundaries, and cruise timber. Applicants must be physically able to hike through rugged and
    uneven terrain for extended periods of time and work in prolonged periods of adverse weather
    conditions common to Southeast Alaska on a daily basis.
    During the field season, the Timber Sale Layout Crew often works from various remote field camps
    and/or floating barge camps with travel to and from via boat, float plane or helicopter. The field
    season will begin early to mid-April and extend through to November (weather permitting).
    Appointment lengths and start/end dates are flexible. Work schedules will allow for opportunity to
    recreate in some of the most incredible country in Southeast Alaska during time off. Housing is
    available on a first come basis.
    For information about how and when to apply and/or if you would like to learn more about this
    opportunity on the Tongass National Forest please contact Travis Womble at (907) 772-5953 or at
    [email protected] , or Jorge Enriquez at (907) 772-5949 or at [email protected]. I
    look forward to hearing from you.

    Please respond no later than November 16, 2020

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.
    (Note that the positions are expected to be advertised in USAJobs.gov in mid-November)
    If you are interested in any of these temporary positions, please complete this form and send to the
    appropriate outreach contact noted on the previous pages.
    PERSONAL INFORMATION:
    Name:
    Address:
    E-Mail:
    Which technician series are you qualified for and interested in:
    Forestry – Timber Sale Prep: (GS-462-4) ____ (GS-462-5) ____
    Are you currently a federal employee? Yes ____ No ____ If yes, what is your current
    title/series/grade/location and type of appointment: _________________________
    Briefly describe why you will be a quality candidate for this position:

    The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

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