I can tell you’re thrilled that you’re finally seeing the outreach notice you’ve been hoping for. We’re looking for a great candidate to join the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District managing the resort permits for Vail and Beaver Creek ski areas, as well as a large and complex general recreation special uses program. If you know someone with smarts, savvy, and skiing skills (plus an appetite for SUDS) please share. (I get extra points for including the attachment first time, too. Makes you wanna come work for me, doesn’t it?) Thanks, Dave Neely District Ranger Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District White River National Forest (970) 827-5150 (Holy Cross) (970) 328-5860 (Eagle) (970) 274-2027 (Cell) [email protected] Connecting communities to the land - enhancing resilient ecosystems - healthy landscapes, sustainable economies Mountain Resort / Special Uses Permit Administrator Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District Minturn, CO The White River National Forest(WRNF) is seeking to fill a GS-0101/0401-09/11 Mountain Resort / Special Uses Permit Administrator for the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District. This position is permanent full-time with the duty station in Minturn, CO, located just west of Vail. The incumbent is responsible for the administration of the Special Use Permits for Vail and Beaver Creek Ski Resorts, as well as oversight of the overall District Recreation Special Uses Program. The incumbent will supervise a Snow Ranger supporting ski area administration, monitoring and inspections as well as a Special Uses Administrator responsible for recreation special use permits including: outfitter/guides, recreation events, recreation residences, military permits, and filming and photography. Incumbent is the primary Forest Service contact for ski area permit holders, and monitors the various permitted operations and responds to on-site emergencies. Provides expertise regarding physical conditions in the field and maintains accurate project records. Interprets policy to provide expert advice on proposals generated by permit holders. Works with holders to prepare annual operating/construction plans. Prepares Cost Recovery Agreements for permit holder projects subject to NEPA analysis. Serves as project manager and interdisciplinary team lead for NEPA analyses. Works with third party contractors to complete complex environmental analysis. The incumbent exercises supervisory and managerial authorities and responsibilities. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. What we are looking for in a Candidate: This challenging position manages a wide variety of complex social and natural resource issues facing the Mountain Resort and Special Uses program on the Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District. To be successful in this job you must be a self-starter, a team player, and be savvy in a high-profile political and economic environment. The incumbent must be extremely professional, an excellent communicator and should have experience working with internal and external partners to accomplish shared goals. You must be willing to take on challenges and work with permit holders so they understand and follow Forest Service policies. A working knowledge of ski area operations, Forest Service permit administration, and recreation/natural resource management is a plus. You must also possess expert ski or snowboard skills. White River National Forest Vision: We are a 21st century organization, leading the nation in innovative landscape conservation, connecting citizens to the land through world-class recreation, restoring and enhancing resilient ecosystems, and contributing to sustainable economies. We share our story and take care of each other as we continue our legacy of meeting incredible challenges with passion, creativity and collaboration. White River Core Values: Respect, Trust, Service, Excellence, Safety and Tradition. How to Apply: The purpose of this outreach is to inform prospective applicants of this employment opportunity. People who submit outreach response forms will receive notification when the vacancy announcement is available. The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the U.S. Governments official website for employment opportunities at, usajobs.gov. Individuals that wish to be considered for this position must apply to the vacancy announcement on USAJOBS.gov website by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. The Referral List for this position will be issued to the selecting official upon closing of the vacancy announcement. All applicants found to be qualified, and in the quality group will be referred for consideration. Once in USAJOBS.gov applicants will be directed how to apply by submitting their profile information in USAJOBS. Interested applicants can set up a profile in USAJOBS before the announcement is posted that will enable them to receive an email when the announcement is posted. Applicants can also set up an alert on USAJOBS.gov citing the Series/Location and grade that will also notify them when the announcement is posted. CONTACT INFORMATION: David Neely, District Ranger, Eagle/Holy Cross RD - 970.827.5150 EAGLE/HOLY CROSS RANGER DISTRICT INFORMATION: The Eagle/Holy Cross Ranger District is located primarily in Eagle County, Colorado, 90 miles west of Denver. There are two ranger station locations, one in Minturn (Holy Cross) and the other in Eagle. The Vail Valley is an internationally renowned winter and summer resort area with high recreation visitor numbers. The District is approximately 655,000 acres in size and is diverse in terms of topography, vegetation, and uses. It lies on the northern extent of the Sawatch Mountain Range, the western flank of the Gore Range, and the eastern flank of the Flat Tops. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to 14,005 feet on Mount of the Holy Cross. Vegetation across these lands includes sagebrush meadows at lower elevations, aspen and lodgepole pine at intermediate elevations, and Englemann spruce - Subalpine fir forests at higher elevations. Roughly 35 percent of the Ranger District is designated Wilderness, and includes major portions of the Holy Cross, Eagles Nest, and Flat Tops Wildernesses. Recreation is huge part of the Districts programs. Vail and Beaver Creek resorts account for about 2.5 million skier days annually. Approximately 547 miles of system trails and 800 miles of system roads are located on the unit. The District administers 70 outfitter/guide permits, eight huts operated by the Tenth Mountain Hut Association, two additional smaller resort permits, and numerous recreation events. Beaver Creek is host to the annual Birds of Prey World Cup ski racing event, and will be the host of the World Alpine Ski Championships in February, 2015. The Vail Pass Winter Recreation area is a destination for backcountry skiers and snowmobilers. Camp Hale, a World War II winter training site, is managed by the District and is on the National Register of Historic Places and eligible as a National Historic Landmark. Twelve developed campgrounds are located on the District, six of which are managed under a concessionaire permit. The Districts timber program is one of the larger on the Forest, typically offering about 3 to 4 million board feet each year. In addition, the District is also the base for the East Zone Range program, which manages 21 allotments serving 24 permit holders, and the East Zone of the Upper Colorado River Fire Management Unit. There is a high degree of Wildland-Urban Interface, lasting effects of the mountain pine beetle epidemic, and a growing workload in non-recreation special uses for roads and utilities and land ownership adjustments. Also associated with the growing urban interface are issues such as big game winter range preservation, endangered species management, watershed restoration, and forest health. COMMUNITY INFORMATION: With 300+ days of sun per year and temperatures rarely below 20˚ in the winter, the Eagle Valley has one of the most livable climates in the Rockies. The valley communities of Vail, Minturn, Avon, Edwards, Eagle and Gypsum host a variety of services including many modern libraries, county recreation facilities, the Vilar Performing Arts Center plus an excellent selection of shopping options including the popular outlet mall located at nearby Silverthorne (more info go to: eaglevalley.org/). Typical for resort communities, a wide range of restaurants and taverns and a host of music venues are available. Several farmer’s markets take place in the summer, and no weekend goes by without some kind of festival or event hosted by the towns in the valley. Healthcare choices include two full-service medical centers and a broad selection of specialty services. Vail Valley Medical Center is renowned in treatment of sports injuries, and the Shaw Regional Cancer Center is seen as a leader in this field. Additionally, Denver and big city amenities are just a short drive east on I-70 or west to Glenwood Springs or Grand Junction. The Eagle County School system includes 10 elementary, 5 middle and 4 high schools including two charter schools and the Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy – the first public winter sports academy in the United States. It offers students in grades 6-12 the opportunity to train 6 days per week in the winter months through flexible scheduling. Higher education opportunities are located at the Colorado Mountain College in Edwards. The quality of life is great, but the cost of living is high! Please do your research carefully! Rental prices for housing ranges from $700-$1200 or higher per month for a two-bedroom condominium with single-family homes renting from $1200-$1600 or higher per month. The market for purchasing has been rebounding rapidly. Deals can be found, but for the most part prices range from “that’s-a-little-more-expensive- than-I’d-hoped” to “if-you-could-afford-it-you-wouldn’t-be-working-for-the-Forest-Service”. It’s not in great shape, but government housing may be available. Despite this reality, many have found a way to make the Vail Valley their home at all grades and levels of income. For many the trade-offs are worth it for highly desirable quality of life available here. For further information, please contact Eagle/Holy Cross District Ranger David Neely, at [email protected] or 970-827-5150.
Posted on: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 16:18:20 +0000
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