Vegetation Management Specialist Support

Vegetation Management Specialist Support

ID:

F24CAR5-008

Location:

Yreka, CA Posted Date:

6/2/2026

Agency:

FS

Wage/Hr:

$60.22

Hours/Week:

25

Minimum Age:

55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Forest Service. These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the U.S. Forest Service through the Agriculture Conversation Experienced Service (ACES) Program. Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an "at-will" relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE

An "Enrollee" is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An "Enrollee" is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Duties:

The incumbent will work with and under the direction of the District Timber Management Officer, acting as advisor, and mentor. The incumbent will provide field-based services in active forest management activities including reforestation, integrated vegetation-fuels reduction, and timber sale preparation tasks associated with the Program of Work. Provides sale prep assistance including the marking and cruising of timber, layout and area determination of harvest units, logging systems identification and analysis, temporary road needs, and landings identification. 30% Technical expertise and services will involve mentoring foresters on site assessments, contract inspections, forestry practices, equipment use, and monitoring protocols. Mentors forest employees and shares institutional knowledge. 30% Assists District Timber Management Officer and Sale Prep Foresters in timber sale/stewardship contract preparation. 20% Works with partners and contractors to implement active forest management projects on the forest. Serves as an inspector on contracts. 20%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience OR AA Degree Prefer US Forest Service experience

Other:

Travel Requirements:

Local GOV travel only

Required Safety Gear:

Eye protection, hard hat, long sleeves, long pants and boots

Safety Gear Use:

During site visits in the field Physical requirements: Walking on steep mountainous ground in forested conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.