Logistics Coordinator (2 Positions) at U.S. Forest Service, posted 2010-06-16
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- Location: Riverside, CA
Company: U.S. Forest Service 
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***Recruitment Notice***
U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region
Fire and Aviation Management
GS-0462-09 Forestry Technician
(Logistics Coordinators—Two Vacancies)
Riverside, California
The U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, Fire and Aviation Management Staff are recruiting for two permanent, full-time GS-0462-09 Logistics Coordinator positions located in Riverside, CA. These are exciting opportunities and will provide successful applicants with a challenging and rewarding experience on one of the largest fire management programs in the nation.
This recruitment notice is in effect from June 15, 2010, through July 13, 2010. If you are interested in one of these opportunities, please apply to the appropriate vacancy announcement prior to July 13, 2010, and complete the attached form and return it to amset@fs.fed.us via email, or mail hard copy to:
Susan Sova
U.S. Forest Service
Adaptive Management Services
34849 Maxon Road
Sanger, CA 93657
If you have questions about these positions, please feel free to contact Mobilization Coordinator Beth Mason at 951-782-4619 or by email at bmason02@fs.fed.us.
How to Apply
These positions are currently being advertised nationally through Open Continuous Recruitment (OCR) announcements. Applications for these positions are being processed through AVUE Digital Services, an on-line applicant assessment system that has been specifically configured for USDA Forest Service applicants.
Please apply to the appropriate vacancy announcement prior to July 13, 2010, and verify the location selection of Riverside, CA, during the application process if you would like to be considered for this position.
Announcement Numbers:
OCRP-GACCLOG-462-9DP (general public or non-government status)
OCRP-GACCLOG-462-9G (open to federal employees or current government status only)
These announcements may be viewed by clicking on either of the applicable announcement numbers above or by using the URL address below and searching the AVUECentral website.
Applicants should print/review the announcement carefully and ensure that the announcement number is correct, the location selection is Riverside, CA; and that their application is submitted on or before July 13, 2010.
https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/casting/aiportal/control/mainmenu?agency=usfs
Position Information
These positions are located at the Southern Geographic Area Coordination Center (GACC) and serve as Logistics Coordinators in carrying out priorities for the mobilization, reassignment, and demobilization of firefighting resources to incidents as deemed necessary.
Incumbents will:
Assist the Operations Coordinator with the overall execution of activities of the Operations Section of the GACC. This involves the intra- and inter-geographical area movement of aircraft, personnel and equipment for wildland fire and all-hazard emergency response activities.
Monitor daily fire situation in the Geographic Area, and keeps the Operations Coordinator apprised of current and anticipated fire complexities in order to support decision making for critical wildfire situations. Monitor the availability and recommends geographical placement of shared resources (e.g. air tankers, lead planes, aerial delivered firefighters (smokejumpers and rappelers), and aerial delivered firefighter aircraft) within the Geographic Area.
***Fire Fighter retirement coverage is PENDING for this Position*** The Position Description has been submitted to the Department of Agriculture for the approval of coverage by the firefighter retirement provisions of 5 U.S.C. 8412(c) (CSRS) and 5 U.S.C. 8412(d) (FERS) in the secondary category. Coverage will not be determined before the closing date of this announcement. If secondary coverage is approved, coverage of the incumbent will depend upon his or her past coverage.
Location Information –Riverside, California
The Southern California Geographic Area Coordination Center is located in Riverside, California, a full-service community of around 275,000 people. Riverside is part of the Inland Empire area within Riverside County and is centrally located between the Pacific Ocean, mountains, and deserts.
Riverside is located 50 miles east of Los Angeles and 460 miles south of San Francisco. Riverside's location in the sun-belt assures mild, Mediterranean weather with brisk winters and pleasantly cool summer nights. Temperatures vary during the seasons, typically ranging between 45 degrees and 95 degrees Fahrenheit. With an elevation of 847 feet, Riverside averages 315 days of sunshine per year, and the mild weather allows residents to enjoy many activities.
There are numerous recreational opportunities located close to Riverside. Within two hours, an individual can be enjoying the Oceanside, mountain, or desert environments. Within these close areas, recreation opportunities are just about limitless and include such activities as hiking, camping, fishing, sailing, biking and water and snow skiing at Big Bear during the winter months.
For more information on the city of Riverside and surrounding communities, including housing and school information, please visit http://www.riversideca.gov/.
We are looking for motivated team players; if you are interested in this opportunity and feel you can meet the qualifications, please let us know and apply to the vacancy announcement!
Outreach Reply
U.S. Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region
Fire and Aviation Management
GS-0462-09 Forestry Technician
(Logistics Coordinators—Two Vacancies)
Riverside, California
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