Deadline: Fri, 10/14/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: US Forest Service Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: Colorado Location Detail: Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Rifle, or on White River NF Job Description: What we are looking for in a Candidate: Serves as a Geologist with responsibilities for evaluating, monitoring, and protecting sensitive geologic features such as karst and managing the Forests cave and karst program. Conducts and oversees geologic inventories, geospatial analysis, and cave monitoring to contribute to baseline geological data and to inform resource protection measures in compliance with the Federal Cave Resources Protection Act and other selected protocols. Must be proficient in GIS, LiDAR interpretation, and mobile GIS. Maintains geologic surveys and monitoring records in appropriate data base files. Is responsible for the analysis and interpretation of LiDAR for karst feature identification, and verification and the preparation of summary reports. Performs assignments which may include collaborating with other resources specialists in the preparation NEPA compliance documents for a variety of geologic management and restoration actions. Responsible for maintaining partnership communication with Colorado Cave Survey and serve as a point of contact with the recreational caving community. About the White River National Forest: The White River National Forest is 2.3 million acres in central Colorado. The Supervisor's Office is located in Glenwood Springs with District offices in Meeker, Rifle, Carbondale, Aspen, Eagle, Minturn, and Silverthorne. Currently, the White River employs approximately 140 permanent employees and 100 temporary employees. The White River National Forest is one of the crown jewels of the National Forest System. It hosts nearly 13 million visitors per year. With 12 ski resorts, the White River is the premier place for winter recreation and is a destination for people from around the globe. The forest has a full complement of resource challenges and opportunities including recreation, wilderness, travel management, oil and gas development, grazing, forest and watershed health, and fuels and fire mitigation. http://www.fs.usda.gov/whiteriver Miscellaneous: Glenwood Springs and Rifle Community Information Glenwood Springs, CO consistently appears on the annual list of Best Small Towns of America. This picturesque mountain community is a great base camp for recreation enthusiasts. There is plenty to do including biking, kayaking, and world-class fly fishing. In winter, excellent cross-country skiing and snow-shoeing abound and down-hill skiing is only a few miles away. Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Silt, New Castle, and Rifle are each full service communities. Excellent medical facilities are available. The surrounding area has a variety of new schools and provides excellent education opportunities as well as recreation, arts, and entertainment. The popularity and amenities of the area attract high quality teachers and provide access to theatre, music, arts, films, restaurants, and other activities that may not be found in other small communities. Located at an elevation of 5700 ft., Glenwood Springs’ mild climate offers locals and guests longer weeks of spring, summer, and fall in which to play in the great outdoors. The area averages approximately 300 days of sunshine a year, a mean January temperature of 32 degrees, and a mean July temperature of 73 degrees. Aspen-Sopris Ranger District – Carbondale, Colorado The Aspen- Sopris Ranger District is in western Colorado in the Roaring Fork Valley, south of Glenwood Springs. The valley is an internationally-renowned winter and summer destination with high recreation visitor numbers. Almost half of the district is designated Wilderness. The District covers approximately 760,000 acres within the counties of Pitkin, Garfield, Eagle, and Gunnison. District programs focus on summer and winter recreation, the Maroon Bells Scenic Area, mountain sports administration, Wilderness management, landscape restoration, grazing, oil and gas development, and a multitude of recreation special uses. Carbondale (population 6,000) is a full-service community. Aspen, with a population of 7,400 is in the upper part of the Roaring Fork Valley. Real Estate in the Roaring Fork Valley is very expensive as is the cost of living. Some District staff commute to and from work 30 minutes to 1 hour daily. Average home prices are a moving target and can be found on websites such as Zillow.com. The quality of life is excellent with enormous opportunities to enjoy the natural and cultural environment. The Roaring Fork Transit Authority provides the best rural bus service in the country from Rifle to Aspen. How to Apply: If interested in either of these opportunities, please: ✓ Respond to the Employment Outreach Database ✓ (https://fsoutreach.gdcii.com/?id=874AF72CBF024EC0B3EA3298B3EB1728). ✓ Complete the Outreach Response Form below. ✓ Email the completed form by October 14, 2022 along with your resume to: Chuck Burley, Resources and Planning Staff Officer, Charles.burley@usda.gov, 970-945-330
