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below, are some temporary employment opportunities that are available on the Shoshone National Forest this summer. The opportunities include positions in developed and dispersed recreation. The Shoshone National Forest borders Yellowstone National Park, and in addition to being a great place to work, the Shoshone National Forest also possesses unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities, recreation, and aesthetic beauty! Please share these opportunities far and wide. Interested people should not hesitate to contact the person listed on the opportunities being offered below! *Opportunities:* Outreach Forestry Technician (Developed/Dispersed Recreation) Shoshone National Forest Cody, WY The Wapiti Ranger District of the Shoshone National Forest is looking to fill 3-5 temporary seasonal positions in the Developed Recreation department for the 2014 summer season. The district is looking to fill the positions at the GS-0462-3, GS-0462-4, and GS-0462-5 levels. *The Position:* *GS-0462-4/5: *Fulfills duties as the District Collection Officer, Forest Protection Officer, or ATV Ranger. Duties may include: Providing forest visitors with general forest information, gaining user compliance with campground/forest regulations in accordance with special orders and the code of federal regulations, educating forest users about the Shoshone National Forest food and carcass storage order, collecting user fees and donations at developed recreation sites, and performing routine and non-routine maintenance tasks at developed and dispersed recreation sites. *Recommended qualifications:* At least one year of experience performing maintenance tasks in developed and dispersed recreation in combination with a Forest Protection Officer Certification, ATV certification, or Collection Officer Certification. Applicants should be prepared and willing to work 40 hours per week, which may require working weekends and some holidays. The work may be arduous at times, and applicants should be capable of bending over and kneeling repetitively, lifting 50lbs on occasion, and walking up to 2 miles without breaks. The summer recreational season goes from Memorial Day to mid-September dependent on workload and budget. School schedules will be accommodated as much as possible for students. *GS-0462-03: *Performs duties in accordance with developed recreation maintenance. Duties are to include: Collecting monthly drinking water samples, performance of some routine and non-routine maintenance tasks at developed and dispersed recreation sites using lawn equipment, hand tools and power tools, providing forest visitors with general forest information regarding forest recreational opportunities, the Shoshone National forest food storage ordinance, and regulations under the code of federal regulations. Applicants should also be able to obtain a government driver’s license. *Recommended qualifications:* The applicant should be prepared and willing to work 40 hours per week, which may require working weekends and some holidays. The work may be arduous at times, and applicants should be capable of bending over and kneeling repetitively, lifting as much as 50lbs on occasion, and walking up to 2 miles without breaks. The summer recreational season usually lasts from Memorial Day to mid September dependent on workload and budget. School schedules will be accommodated as much as possible for students. *Salary/Benefits:* GS-0462-3 - $12.07 per hour GS-0462-4 - $13.55 per hour GS-0462-5 - $15.15 per hour The selected applicant will earn 4 hours of sick leave and 4 hours of annual leave every pay period. He/she will also be compensated for Federal holidays that occur during employment. *Housing*: Government housing will be available for a reasonable fee on a first come, first served basis, and is located about 27 miles west of Cody at the Historic Wapiti Ranger Station on the Shoshone National Forest. Also, be advised that there is only one landline and the nearest cell phone coverage is 10-12 miles away at the Forest boundary. *If interested: *Interested individuals should reply by *email to Justin Hawkins* at [email protected] by *February 3rd, and include your name, contact information, and the dates that you are available for work*. If you have any additional questions regarding the available positions please feel free to call Justin Hawkins at (307) 578-5224. *Location:* Cody, WY is a full service town with a population of 10,000, located in north western Wyoming. Cody serves as a gateway community to the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and offers a variety of community services, businesses, and numerous recreational opportunities including a nightly rodeo during the summer months, horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, camping, scenic driving, wildlife viewing, kayaking, bouldering and sport climbing.
