Job Announcement: Developed Recreation Technician
Position Title – Forestry Technician (Recreation), GS-0462-05 Equivalent
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Employer – Feather River Resource Conservation District
Status – Non-Exempt/Full-time Seasonal
Location – Quincy, CA
Compensation – $19.00/hour
Primary roles – Developed recreation maintenance
Position Summary
This position is located on a Forest Service unit performing a variety of duties in support of the unit’s developed recreation program.
Major Duties
Assures recreation sites are operated and maintained regularly to maintain excellent service to the public. Reports on conditions and use of sites and areas. Cleans and maintains forest operated campgrounds, day use areas and trailheads. Assists with campground and day use maintenance projects such as installation of bear boxes, picnic tables, fire rings or other.
Serves as inspector for concessionaire operated recreation areas. Maintains contact with and provides support to Campground Host(s) and the public. Acts as liaison between campground hosts and the forest to manage concessionaire operated campgrounds.
Performs safety hazard analyses of public recreation use areas and takes or recommends corrective action.
May patrol wilderness to ensure areas are operated, used and maintained in accordance with Wilderness Management Plan. Cleans both roadside and/or backcountry dispersed sites. Installs and maintains information boards, travel signs, regulatory signs and other signs associated with recreation sites, travel management and safety.
Provides detailed information about recreation opportunities to Forest visitors and explains the Forest Service rules and regulations. Provides information on resource management practices, regulations and current conditions.
Collects, compiles and summarizes information for recreation data reporting.
Schedule includes one weekend day (Sat or Sunday negotiable).
Job involves daily driving in a Forest Service vehicle. The work requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion including walking on steep or uneven terrain, bending, lifting, and carrying. Work is performed outdoors where there is exposure to extremes of weather and temperature. Work area varies from established recreation area to wilderness. The work requires the use of safety equipment such as boots, gloves, goggles, and hard hats.
Season
The position start date is May 20th and goes through October 19th.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter that indicates which recreation technician position you are applying for (developed, trails, or both – a single application for all is acceptable), resume, and three (3) references in PDF to mpoling@frrcd.org with “Rec Tech Application 2024” in the subject line. Applications are due by March 29th, 2024 at 11:59pm.
FEATHER RIVER RCD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY TO ALL REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, RELIGIOUS OR POLITICAL AFFILIATION, AGE OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION. IT IS THE OBJECTIVE OF THE FEATHER RIVER RCD TO ACHIEVE A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. ANY APPLICANT WILL BE EXPECTED TO BEHAVE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS OBJECTIVE BECAUSE THE USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE LAW OF THE STATE, CIVIL SERVICE RULES, AND A SPECIAL TRUST PLACED IN PUBLIC SERVANTS.