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District Hydrologist Position OUTREACH NOTICE
District HydrologistWillamette National Forest
McKenzie River Ranger DistrictMcKenzie Bridge , Oregon
The McKenzie River Ranger District is outreaching a permanent full time District Hydrologist at the GS-11 level position. The duty station is McKenzie Bridge, Oregon. The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to inform the potential applicant pool of this position.
If you are interested in this position please complete the attached Outreach Response Form and return it to Shane Kamrath, McKenzie River District Ranger at [email protected] no later than May 30, 2016.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
This position will serve as the District Hydrologist. Duties will include:
Collect, analyze and evaluate water quality and quantity data for stream flow and sediment transport in stream channels.
Input on the planning of District projects, including timber management and recreation.
Using Hydrologic Models to generate current conditions and effects of various activities.
Coordination with contractors during implementation of in-stream large wood projects and road decommission projects.
Participate on the interdisciplinary team as the water resource subject matter expert.
Work leader for seasonal hydrology technician. Extensive field work and the ability to hike over arduous terrain will be
required.
THE DUTY STATION:The position will be stationed in McKenzie Bridge, Oregon.
ABOUT THE MCKENZIE RIVER RANGER DISTRICT:
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The aquatic resources of the McKenzie River are world class as is the recreation that surrounds it on the District. High Cascades geology at the top of the District’s wildernesses produce crystal clear, spring-fed waters that flow through the older, weathered, flashy West Cascades lower in the watershed. Given its amazing groundwater resources, the McKenzie River is the sole source of drinking water for the City of Eugene, OR, and a strong partnership exists with the municipality, Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB). The District is working with EWEB on a private land riparian restoration and protection market that has potential to be fed by Forest Service Stewardship funding with a view to all-lands, whole watershed restoration. This Hydrologist position would also being working on the Lower South Fork McKenzie Floodplain Enhancement Project, a multi-million dollar restoration of a 400-acre floodplain below Cougar Dam. In recent years, the District Hydrologist has also been conducting Level 1 Groundwater Inventory surveys of several small to large springs on the District and has been a pilot for input of this data into the Forest Service national groundwater database.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Knowledge and competence in solving hydrologic problems (practical and theoretical). Ability to analyze hydrologic data. Familiarity with the Watershed Inventory Tracking (WIT) system and the Natural Resource Management (NRM) temperature database. GIS experience required. Road decommissioning and stream restoration experience is very desirable.
ABOUT MCKENZIE BRIDGE, OREGON:
McKenzie Bridge is a small community about fifty miles east of Springfield, Oregon. For more information about the communities along the McKenzie River can be found in the following website:
McKenzie River Chamber of Commerce Website: http://www.mckenziechamber.com
TIMING of the Permanent Full-time Hydrologist Position: It is anticipated that this opportunity would begin in the fall of 2016.
FOR MORE INFORMATION about the Willamette National Forest, please visit our web site: http://www.fs.usda/gov/willametteFOR MORE INFORMATION about this vacancy please contact Shane Kamrath,
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Roaring Spring, McKenzie River Ranger District
Willamette National Forest Outreach Response Form
Attn: Shane Kamrath, Natural Resources Staff
Title of Position: District Hydrologist
Pay Plan, Series, Grade: GS-1315-11
Response Information
Name:
E-mail Address:
Phone:
Are you a current federal employee? Yes_____ No_____
Agency______________________
Location_____________________
Current Position, Series, and Grade___________________
Status (Permanent or Temporary Appointment)____________________
If not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, are you eligible to be hired under any of the following special authorities?
___PERSON WITH DISABILITIES – Requires Schedule A Letter___DISABLED VETERAN W/DISABILITY – Requires DD-214 & letter of
determinations___VETERAN – Requires DD-214 ___FORMER PEACE CORPS/VISA– Requires Letter of Completion___AMERI CORP VISA – Requires Letter of Completion___PUBLIC LANDS – must being currently in program___PATHWAYS PROGRAM – Indefinite Intern
___OTHER_________________________________
Office of Personnel Management Website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-authorities/
Special appointment authorities may be used by agencies to appoint specific groups of individuals who meet the respective eligibility requirements to positions in the Federal Government.
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Special appointment authorities Office of Personnel Management’s Website: https://www.opm.gov/FAQs/QA.aspx?fid=de14aff4-4f77-4e17-afaa-fa109430fc7b&pid=8f814f58-3b23-4ad2-a246-1f620c32f61a
Please answer the following questions (optional):
Brief description of your qualifications:
Describe skill level and interest:
Briefly describe your background/experience working with diverse populations (Cultural, disabled community, language, etc.)
At times the Forest Service pays costs associated with Transfers of Station (TOS, can include costs such as professional movers, temporary quarters allowance, house-hunting trip, home sale/buy realtor and closing fees, etc.)
Questions:
Would you consider accepting this position if TOS were not included? Yes or No (circle one)
Using a scale from 1 to 10 (ten being highest - circle one), how important is the TOS benefit
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Please remember to attach your resume and any other supporting documentation you would like us to consider in this process.
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