This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical support to the unit recreation and snow ranger programs.

Duties

Performs winter patrols of wilderness boundaries and crucial winter wildlife closures by snowmobile, skis, ATV, or snow shoes to ensure compliance with winter recreation regulations.
Plans, schedules, and accomplishes the day-to-day operations and maintenance tasks for recreation activities in general forest areas, trails, and in designated wilderness according to approved plans.
Provides daily user counts and maintains data base of information to be included in year-end reports. Monitors use and user impacts, and reports findings.
Monitors the condition and use of trails and oversees the construction and maintenance of winter trails.
May perform law enforcement/Forest Protection Officer responsibilities using all terrain vehicles (ATV’s), and snowmobiles to patrol unit roads and trails.
Provides and supports Forest Law Enforcement efforts in enforcing rules and regulations. Issues violations for misdemeanor or infraction of code of federal regulations. Documents, reports, and files incident reports.
Collects, compiles, and summarizes avalanche data and observations. Provides reports to the Avalanche Center. Provides assistance in presenting the education program for employees and the public about avalanches.
As requested, provides support to search and rescue operations. Search and rescue operations may be for incidents such as avalanches, lost public, snowmobile accidents/fatalities, occurring on National Forest Lands.
Incumbent may be required to administer first aid or CPR.
Provides recreation opportunity, resource management practice, and current condition information to Forest visitors.
Explains Forest Service rules and regulations. Provides specific information and winter education to the public for winter time activities on the unit.

Pay grade: GS-5

Who may apply: Open to the public

Position type: Full-time, Temporary

How to apply

Apply through USAJOBS, announcement 890782900, before November 12, 2026.

Forest Service

Forestry Technician (Recreation)