Central California Consortium

• Survey threatened, endangered, sensitive, and rare plants
• Monitor selected populations or develop conservation plans
• Conduct field surveys for rare plants, poisonous weeds, and map locations
• Locate and manually remove invasive plants by pulling, digging, or cutting
• Operate vehicles on rough roads
• May require walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation

• Ability to identify plants by using taxonomic keys
• Use of  GPS, topographic maps, and compass
• In good physical condition
• Ability/willingness to work under difficult field conditions
• Preferably majoring in biology or plant science
• Valid driver’s license

• Respond to emergency situations
• Aid in fire prevention strategies
• Perform other heavy or physical work as needed
• Serve on crews and perform duties in fire suppression
• May perform prescribed burning crew duties in order to reduce fuel hazards and disease, while protecting wildlife
• May assist with fire dispatch through operation of radios, telephones, and other necessary equipment to exchange information for fire weather and other forest fire suppression activities
• Training is provided
• Requires walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation

• Must be at least 18 years old
• In good physical condition
• Strong work ethics
• Pass physical agility test (walking 3 mile under 45 minutes while wearing a 45 lb. vest - Required)

• Assist foresters, or work as a team member in accomplishing select portions of projects which include all or most of the following: running sale boundary lines, cruising and marking timber, and receive training as a scaler
• Conduct studies of timber stand improvement problems
• Investigate and survey areas subject to development as public campgrounds and makes tentative recommendations as to appropriate use
• May require walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation

• Knowledge of basic forestry concepts and principles
• The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over rough, uneven ground, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, or similar activities
• Preferably majoring in forestry

• Interact with public
• Environment education
• General office duties
• Work outdoors
• Customer Service
• Issue permits
• Sell passes & Gift items

• Strong communication skills, written and oral
• Computer literate MS Word
• Positive outgoing
• Bilingual (Preferred)

• Collecting Trash
• Cleaning Restrooms
• Making Visitors Contacts
• Repairing and Maintain Recreation Sites

• Self motivated, Driven, Team Player
• Strong work ethic

• Collecting Trash
• Cleaning Restrooms
• Making Visitors Contacts
• Repairing and Maintain Recreation Sites
• Trail maintenance
• Will possibly stay overnight in wilderness

• Self motivated, Driven, Team Player
• Strong work ethic
• Be physically fit

• OHV trail repair and maintenance (eg. Brushing, tread repair, barrier fence, signing, tread block)
• OHV forest Protection Officer (eg.Warning/violation notices, visitor contacts, incident reports)
• Recreational facility O&M (eg.Garbage/litter, restroom, cleaning, painting)
• OHV Route Monitoring

• Use of hand and power tools and equipment (eg. Rakes, shovels, pulaski, drills, chainsaw, auger)
• Operation of 4WD, ATVs and/or motorcycles
• Use of computer programs for reporting and monitoring
• Leader for High School Summer Student Program

• Conduct physical habitat surveys such as bird, amphibian, or fish surveys
• Conduct inventories for game and non-game wildlife
• May need to camp out-depending on the work site; many sites are remote
• Collect field data on wildlife habitats and vegetation
• May require walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation

• Knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology of wildlife biology
• In good physical condition and able to work in difficult conditions
• Experience conducting field research is desirable, preferable involving stream habitat surveys, and/or aquatic biological surveys
• Willingness and ability to hike and camp out over night
• Preferably majoring in biology, animal science, or related field

• Conduct physical habitat surveys such as bird, amphibian, or fish surveys
• Conduct inventories for game and non-game wildlife
• May need to camp out-depending on the work site; many sites are remote
• Collect field data on wildlife habitats and vegetation
• May require walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation

• Knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology of wildlife biology
• In good physical condition and able to work in difficult conditions
• Experience conducting field research is desirable, preferable involving stream habitat surveys, and/or aquatic biological surveys
• Willingness and ability to hike and camp out over night
• Preferably majoring in biology, animal science, or related field

• Provide leadership to new members to help them improve their skills in all facets of the trail program
• complete all maintenance/construction trails tasks to FS standards
• be able to read and interpret FS standard drawing and specifications for trail projects
• Assist crew bosses with logistical task and determining proposed project needs
• Assist in development of JHA's and take a lead in the safety program

• Physically fit, previous experience with heavy lifting, strenuous and prolonged excretion, extends hiking with overnight camping
• Previous experience working in arduous conditions and changing weather conditions
• Shows the ability to perform routine trail tasks to FS standards with only occasional direction or guidance
• Previous experience in use of cross cut/chainsaw to perform trail maintenance tasks

• Special forest protection
• Dealing with public, checking, SFP permits for compliance or noncompliance
• Issuing Violation Notices or Warning Notices for permit noncompliance
• Mapping of SFP harvest and camping areas with a GPS unit

• Valid Drivers license
• Forest protection officer (Training provided if not experienced)
• GPS (Preferred, will train)

• Assist foresters, or work as a team member in accomplishing select portions of projects which include all or most of the following: running sale boundary lines, cruising and marking timber, and receive training as a scaler
• Conduct studies of timber stand improvement problems
• Investigate and survey areas subject to development as public campgrounds and makes tentative recommendations as to appropriate use
• May require walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation

• Knowledge of basic forestry concepts and principles
• The work requires some physical exertion such as walking over rough, uneven ground, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, or similar activities
• Preferably majoring in forestry

• Lead a crew of 4 high school students
• Ensure that recreation areas and trails are maintained in accordance with standards
• Construct and restore minor recreation areas, facilities, and trails
• Assign specific tasks and provide clear, detailed, and specific oral and written instructions on the methods to use
• Requires walking on rough terrain. Work is performed in a forest environment. The terrain may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation. Temperatures vary. Work requires the use of safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, and hard hats
• Requires driving to remote areas in national forests. Sites are located roughly one to two hours from duty stations

• Good communication skills
• Ability to lead, mentor and be a good role model for high school students
• Working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in any major (preferably Natural Resource, Counseling, Education or related)
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record

• Engage in planning, designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining activities for roads, bridges, trails, buildings, landing strips, and wastewater systems
• Process information such as: compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, and verifying information or data
• Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
• Analyze information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problem
• May require walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation

• Ability to solve mathematical problems
• Knowledge of AutoCad and other basic engineering programs
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the construction of buildings or other structures such as highways and roads
• Preferably majoring in civil engineering (junior or senior standing).

• Assist in organizing applicants information and files
• Maintain a centralized database of applicant documents
• Assist in coordination of screening, selection and hiring process
• Attend recruitment events at various colleges to promote Forest Service career opportunities
• Provide supportive services to student interns
• Assist in creating marketing materials
• Assist in event planning as assigned

• Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
• Strong written and communication skills; excellent customer service skills
• Preferably majoring in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources or Management
• Must be self-motivated, dedicated, resourceful and a team player
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

• Assist in organizing applicants information and files
• Maintain a centralized database of applicant documents
• Assist in coordination of screening, selection and hiring process
• Attend recruitment events at various colleges to promote Forest Service career opportunities
• Provide supportive services to student interns
• Assist in creating marketing materials
• Assist in event planning as assigned

• Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
• Strong written and communication skills; excellent customer service skills
• Preferably majoring in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources or Management
• Must be self-motivated, dedicated, resourceful and a team player
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

• Assist Recreation department with organization of files
• Data entry of detailed recreation and trails information
• Obtain and monitor the use of services, supplies, and equipment for recreation department
• Perform general clerical office duties
• Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages

• Ability to solve mathematical equations
• Good communication skills and ability to learn quickly
• Knowledge of general processing systems such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, & Access Microsoft word, excel, access
• GPS mapping skills
• Ability to work individually or in a group
• Interest in recreation, business, or natural resource field
• A valid driver's license preferred

• Greet guests entering establishment and direct/escort them to specific destinations
• Perform daily activities to support the operations of a visitor center such as security, sales, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages, and scheduling appointments
• Provide information about the organization and center such as its functions, activities, and planned events

• Customer service experience and skills
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Ability to communicate and convey information effectively
• Knowledge of the organizational functions and procedures to answer routine inquiries, refer phone calls and visitors, and provide general information
• Time management skills

• Greet guests entering establishment and direct/escort them to specific destinations
• Perform daily activities to support the operations of a visitor center such as security, sales, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages, and scheduling appointments
• Provide information about the organization and center such as its functions, activities, and planned events

• Customer service experience and skills
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Ability to communicate and convey information effectively
• Knowledge of the organizational functions and procedures to answer routine inquiries, refer phone calls and visitors, and provide general information
• Time management skills

• Greet guests entering establishment and direct/escort them to specific destinations
• Perform daily activities to support the operations of a visitor center such as security, sales, inventory, and equipment maintenance
• Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls, providing information, taking messages, and scheduling appointments
• Provide information about the organization and center such as its functions, activities, and planned events

• Customer service experience and skills
• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required
• Ability to communicate and convey information effectively
• Knowledge of the organizational functions and procedures to answer routine inquiries, refer phone calls and visitors, and provide general information
• Time management skills

• Maintain air quality instruments
• Driving, able to drive long hours
• Carrying heavy equipment
• Able to hike various terrains under various temperatures
• Overnight, weekend and holiday work required

• Quick learner and problem solver
• Self-motivated and willing to work as a team member on a crew, with a single partner or individually under little supervision
• Back country camping and backpacking skills and experience desired
• Mountaineering experience desired
• Ability to carry a 50lb. backpack and hike 6 to 12 miles per day in rough mountainous terrain
• Previous first aid training and experience desired
• Working toward a 4 year degree in a related major and interest in a career in natural resource management, recreation or related field a plus. Passion about Wilderness stewardship a must!

• Assist Public Affairs Officer in planning, organizing, and executing information, external relations, public involvement, and environmental education activities
• Assist Public Affairs Officer in preparing information releases and programs for the press, radio, schools, and television to disseminate information about the mission, programs, and activities of the Forest Service.
• Drafts pamphlets, brochures, booklets, etc., and as directed, makes arrangements for printing.
• Answers routine requests for information about the Forest Service and its programs.
• Prepares audio-visual programs, according to instructions, for both specific presentations and for broad repeated use.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient for planning, writing and editing news, feature, and articles.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient for speaking to groups to explain the organization's programs, objectives and policies.
• Knowledge and skill sufficient for establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by Agency programs or policies.
• Bilingual(Spanish) applicants are encouraged to apply

• Assist Archaeologist in surveying and recording archaeological data
• Assist Archaeologist in performing archeological examinations of vegetation, road, reservoir, recreation, and other areas that may be subject to destruction or damage
• Assist Archaeologist in archaeological site monitoring
• Assist in the preparation of maps, inventories, reports, and records
• May require walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation

• In good physical condition*
• Ability to follow instructions
• Detail oriented and thorough in completing tasks*
• Preferably majoring in anthropology, archaeology, or history

• Coordinate land management work with other programs related to recreation and natural resources
• Coordinate or complete the following activities: public contact, automated data processing, title and records research, typing correspondence, map reading, field research, reports, compliance inspections, and other program support functions, interpretation of law and regulations

• Computer literate in MS Word and Excel
• Strong written and communication skills
• Must be self-motivated, dedicated, resourceful and a team player

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• 12 months of specialized work experience; or 180 quarter/ 120 semester hours of college education; or a combination of both

• Work with satellite imagery and map overlays of thousands of acres as part of major projects, such as collaborative watershed projects with state and local agencies.
• Maintain and update databases using GIS computer aided drafting and other software
• Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses using maps, graphs, or tabular data
• Conduct mapping research, in the field and in the office to resolve conflicting information and to ensure accuracy of the data

• Knowledge of and/or willingness to learn math and statistical analysis
• Ability to use graphic instructions such as blueprints, layouts. or other visual aids
• Ability to travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces when conducting field inspections and performing survey work
• May require walking on rough terrain that may be steep, uneven, rocky, and covered with thick and tangled vegetation