Hiring 2 seasonal Range Technicians to work on the Laramie Ranger District of the Medicine Bow National Forest. Employees will collect annual short-term utilization and long-term trend data using various monitoring methods. Perform monitoring, inventory, and treatment of noxious weeds, including manual and chemical control methods . Conduct allotment compliance checks and perform work on range improvement infrastructure (fencing, spring developments, etc.) Horsemanship experience and ATV/UTV experience helpful. Training will be provided for successful candidates. The candidates will need to be comfortable working alone at times, walking with a 25-30 pound pack or riding horseback in backcountry conditions.Opportunities to assist other resource programs, e.g., fire, timber and wildlife, also exist.
These are TEMPORARY SEASONAL Range Technician positions with a maximum six month tour schedule (Not To Exceed 1039 hrs). The anticipated start dates are generally mid May. The positions are eligible to earn 4 hours of sick and annual leave every two weeks (per pay period). Work schedule is full-time (80 hours/pay period). Government housing availability is limited. Positions will be filled at the GS-04 ($14.30/hr) to GS-05 ($16.00/hr) levels. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years old at the time of employment. Most college upperclassmen or those with additional work experience could qualify at the GS-4 level. Graduates and/or those with other related work experience could qualify for the GS-5.
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