National Avalanche Specialist (GS-12)

The USDA Forest Service is hiring a National Avalanche Specialist to lead complex, high-priority projects for the National Avalanche Center (NAC). The Specialist assists the NAC Director with overall program management and supports Forest Service-managed avalanche centers in delivering consistent, high-quality avalanche information and education to the public.

Key duties include:

• Consulting with field units on the military artillery for avalanche control program, including providing required documents and training
• Producing avalanche awareness materials, supporting educational websites, and developing public and agency training
• Responding to media inquiries and giving interviews at the local, national, and international level
• Reviewing and evaluating avalanche hazard analyses for proposals on National Forest System lands
• Leading complex special projects related to snow avalanches for field units
• Helping build national avalanche databases and coordinating partners to contribute data

Position type: Full Time, Permanent

How to apply

Click here for more information and to apply (USAJOBS announcement 26-1151-13077394-DP-GVS). Applications must be submitted through USAJOBS by 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date.

For questions about the position, contact Scott Haas at (720) 534-7161 or [email protected].