National Avalanche Director (GS-12/13)

The USDA Forest Service is hiring a Director for the National Avalanche Center (NAC). The Director leads the agency's avalanche information and education program and provides guidance and direction to all Forest Service-managed avalanche centers. The position serves as the Forest Service's primary point of contact with the American Avalanche Association (A3) and as the agency's national media contact on avalanches.

Key duties include:

• Coordinating Forest Service-managed avalanche centers so they can deliver consistent, high-quality avalanche information and education to the public
• Overseeing production of avalanche awareness materials, websites, and training
• Leading the agency's technology transfer program for technical avalanche knowledge
• Conducting instructional courses and professional development seminars
• Developing and implementing complex special projects related to avalanches
• Collaborating with Forest Service staff and other agencies and partners

Position type: Full Time, Permanent

How to apply

Click here for more information and to apply (USAJOBS announcement 26-1152-13073107-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].