OUTREACH NOTICE
Green Mountain and Finger Lakes
National Forests
GS-0193-11
Heritage Program Manager (Forest Archeologist)
Rutland, Vermont
The Green Mountain & Finger LakesNational Forests is seeking candidates to fill one permanent position for a GS-0193-11 Heritage Program Manager to be located at the Forests Supervisor’s Office in Rutland, Vermont. Applicants at the GS-09 level that are eligible for promotion, or currently at the GS-11 level are encouraged to express interest in this opportunity. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a challenging position that is integral to forest management on two National Forests rich in history and cultural resources.
The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to determine interest in and the potential applicant pool for this position, to establish the appropriate recruitment method, and the area of consideration for the advertisement. Responses received from this notice will be relied upon to make this determination. If you are interested in applying for this position, please respond by June 30, 2014.
Duties of this Position:
This position serves as part of the Public Services Staff as the Heritage Resources Program Manager and Forest Archeologist for both the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests. Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning, directing, and administering a complex Heritage Resources Program; maintaining compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations concerning cultural resources, Section 106 and 110; providing professional and technical advice and guidance to the Forest Supervisor, District Rangers, Staff Officers, and employees; formulation of short and long term plans; providing cultural resource perspectives in various interdisciplinary team (NEPA) planning processes and projects; planning and developing the Forest’s heritage resource program for the inventory, evaluation, and management of historic properties that includes but is not limited to archaeological sites, buildings, and traditional areas; developing, reviewing, and coordinating the heritage budget and project plans of work for cultural resource activities; developing, coordinating and implementing heritage program activities with partners through grants and agreements, external agencies such as the Vermont State Historic Preservation Office, organizations, volunteers, universities, and the general public; managing collections of historic/archaeological objects and documents; maintaining heritage databases of record; meeting the Heritage Program Managed to Standard, a Forest Service system to document and measure heritage program accomplishments, and developing a plan for managing and interpreting historical and pre-historical sites across both Forests.
In addition, the position serves as the Forests Tribal Liaison for projects and is responsible for coordinating with various federally recognized tribes and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers on issues related to projects meeting legal compliance. They will coordinate and implement consultations relative to the heritage resources program and cultural resources reviews with federally recognized Indian Tribes under provisions of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation (NAGPRA), and Forests/Tribal MOUs. The Heritage Program Manager will assist Forest Leadership in meeting their government-to-government responsibilities with Native American tribes.
This position is the point of contact on all issues regarding American Indian questions, concerns, information regarding American Indian archaeological sites, artifacts, etc. Provides strategy and implementation for the integration of tribal relations goals with other program mission objectives.
Supervision:
Supervision is less than 20% – This position will be supervising one or more seasonals. They will plan work to be accomplished, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance. They will give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of work directed.
Physical Demands:
The position requires both office and field work; strong organization, communication, and ‘people’ skills, and proficiency in word processing and analytical computer programs including Excel and Arc Map. Field work requires but is not limited to executing archaeological field surveys and possible excavations; verifying archeological sites, and the documentation of historic and prehistoric sites. GIS, GPS, compass, and map reading skills are required.
Location:
The position will be stationed at the Forests Supervisor’s Office in Rutland, Vermont, and will perform duties throughout the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests.
Qualification Requirements:
Qualifications Requirements for this position can be found in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, which is available from any Federal Government Personnel Office and OPM website (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/index.asp).
How to Apply:
The vacancy announcement for this position will be posted on the U.S. Government’s official website for employment opportunities at, www.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.
About the Forests:
The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests consist of two national forest units, the Green Mountain National Forest in south-central Vermont and the Finger Lakes National Forest in western New York State. The Green Mountain NF comprises approximately 5% of Vermont’s land base, and 50% of the public lands within the state. There is a high level of interaction with the State of Vermont (which owns most of the other 50% of the public land base) to coordinate our activities and keep each other informed.
The Finger Lakes NF is a small forest (approximately 16,000 acres) and is fairly “new” to the National Forest system and is located in New York State. It was established in the early 1980s and many of the people who helped get the forest established still reside within the area. Although the Finger Lakes National Forest is an administrative unit of the Green Mountain National Forest, we strive to be sensitive to local concerns and resource capabilities.
Every effort is made to manage these lands in collaboration with many interested public agencies, individuals, and organizations. This is evident by the substantial number of partnerships and cooperative agreements that exist on the Forests. Our public expects to be included in our decisions.
More information about the forests can be found on our websites;
Green Mountain National Forest Home Page
Finger Lakes National Forest Home Page
About the Community
The Green Mountain National Forest is within a day’s drive of over 70 million people. The Forest is known for its scenic beauty, healthy forests, outstanding recreational opportunities, and friendly, hardworking people.
Rutland, Vermont – Community Information:
General Location: Central Vermont at the foot of the western slopes of the Green Mountains
Elevation: 540 feet
Population: Rutland City – 17,000; Rutland County – 63,000
Government: County Seat; City of Rutland governed by Mayor and Board of Aldermen
Distances To Major Urban Areas:
Albany, NY 100 miles
Boston 165 miles
Montreal 170 miles
New York City 250 miles
Economic Background: A wide variety of businesses are located in the Rutland area. See the Chamber of Commerce website for more info: www.rutlandvermont.com.
Banks: Several banks; Federal employees’ credit union.
Housing: For Sale: $100,000 to $250,000 and up – many listings. The average price for a single family house is approximately $150,000. Lower priced homes are older &/or smaller ones, multi-family houses, or in outlying areas. Apartments for Rent: $500 to $900 per month, both furnished and unfurnished. Good rents not easy to find in single houses and would generally range from $800 to $1000+ per month.
Schools: Pre-school: a variety of home-based and institutional pre-schools and day care facilities.
Grade Schools: two public elementary schools, one parochial
Rutland Intermediate (grades 3-6) & Middle School (grades 7-8)
High Schools: Rutland High School (grades 9-12); Mount St. Joseph Academy (grades 9-12), Stafford Technical Center (Other schools located in outlying areas as well).
Colleges: College of St. Joseph the Provider (BS, BA, graduate programs); Castleton State College (11 miles; BS, BA, graduate programs); Green Mountain College, Community College of Vermont
Medical Services: Rutland Regional Medical Center (medical/surgical hospital); Rutland Regional Ambulance Service; several nursing homes, retirement homes, assisted living; Rutland Mental Health Services; wide choice of doctors, including specialists, and dentists. Nearby: Dartmouth/Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, Hanover, New Hampshire; and Medical Center Hospital of Vermont, Burlington.
Places of Worship: Catholic, United Church of Christ, Baptist, Mormon, Christian Scientist, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Methodist, Jewish Center, Seventh Day Adventist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Assembly of God, Unitarian, and others.
Shopping Facilities: Rutland has a trading population of over 100,000 with over 450 stores, retail and wholesale, including one large shopping mall and two shopping plazas.
Recreation: Outdoor recreation opportunities abound in all four seasons on National Forest, and other public and private lands. Rutland is close to Killington and Pico Ski Areas, a number of cross-country ski areas, the Appalachian Trail and Long Trail, and many lakes and reservoirs. In addition, Rutland has a city pool, hockey rinks, supervised summer playgrounds and camps, golf, tennis, racquetball, city athletic leagues (including softball, baseball, & hockey), bowling leagues, and movie theaters. Most nearby towns also offer a local recreation area with a variety of facilities and programs, many organized for children.
Arts: Chaffee Art Gallery, Paramount Theater, Crossroads Art Council, Castleton Fine Arts Center, and summer stock playhouses in the area.
Additional Information: Chamber of Commerce lists clubs and societies; 6% state sales tax; 9% state rooms and meals tax; 1% city rooms/meals& entertainment tax; state income tax; property taxes fund city/town services and public schools.
For Further Information About The Rutland Area Contact:
Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce
256 N. Main Street
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Phone: 802-773-2747
http:/www.rutlandvermont.com/
Other Related Web Links:
http://www.rutlanddowntown.com
http://rutland.govoffice.com
http://vermont.gov
If You Are Interested:
Please complete the Outreach Notice Form on the last page and forward to Donna Grosz, Public Services Staff Officer,at dgrosz@fs.fed.us, or fax to (802) 747-6766, Attn: Donna Grosz.
You can mail it to:
GMFL National Forests
Supervisors Office
Attn: Donna Grosz
231 North Main Street
Rutland, Vermont 05701
Please respond by June 30, 2014.
The vacancy announcement for this position, when open, will be posted at the USAJobs, the US Government’s official site for jobs and employment information:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
Thank you for your interest in our vacancy.
USDA Forest Service is an equal opportunity employer.
Outreach Notice Form
Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests
GS-0193-11
Heritage Program Manager (Forest Archeologist)
Rutland, Vermont
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Please forward the Outreach Notice to Donna Grosz, Public Services Staff Officer,at dgrosz@fs.fed.us, or fax to (802) 747-6766, Attn: Donna Grosz. Please respond by June 30, 2014.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN OUR VACANCY
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