Outreach Notice For

Detail/Temporary Promotion NTE 120 Days

District Wildlife Biologist
GS-486-09/11
Santa Catalina Ranger District
Tucson, Arizona

The Santa Catalina Ranger District of the Coronado National Forest

is outreaching for a detailer in our Wildlife Biologist position. The
Coronado National Forest is one of the most ecologically diverse
National Forests in the nation, with a multitude of issues and
opportunities that bring national attention. We are seeking a
dynamic, innovative, and motivated individual willing and able to
continue our efforts in effective forest management.

Application Process
If you are interested in this position please fill out the attached
response form and email it, along with a resume, to Charles
Woodard, at charles.e.woodard@usda.gov by close of business April
2, 2020. This position does have qualification requirements as
determined by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Please
indicate your education/work experience on your resume to ensure
qualification for this position. Qualification standards can be found
here: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-
qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/wildlife-
biology-series-0486/.

Summary of Duties
The incumbent will serve in the District Wildlife Biologist staff position
in the administration of the wildlife habitat and related coordination
with other resources. This position is non-supervisory. Incumbent
provides guidance and assistance for the protection, management, and improvement of wildlife habitat
within the framework of multiple-use management of forest and rangelands. We are looking for an
individual with excellent interpersonal skills, commitment to teamwork, knowledge of wildlife
management and Endangered Species Act compliance, a willingness to collaborate and engage in
partnerships, and strong written and oral communication skills.

Specific duties during the detail will include assisting the district with ongoing projects in various stages
of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, point of contact for biological field crew,
coordinating with Arizona Game and Fish, continuing Bighorn Fire BAER work, assisting with invasive
species program, and monitoring for GAOA projects. Other regular duties include evaluating special
use permit requests for wildlife, fish and rare plant concerns, reviewing requests to conduct research on
the district, and assisting with other program needs.

ABOUT THE FOREST

The Coronado National Forest covers 1,780,000 acres of southeastern Arizona and
southwestern New Mexico. Elevations range from 3,000 feet to 10,720 feet in widely scattered
mountain ranges or "Sky Islands." These mountains rise dramatically from the desert floor,
supporting plant communities as biologically diverse as those encountered on a drive from
Mexico to Canada.
Views are spectacular from these mountains, and visitors may experience all four seasons
during a single day's journey, wandering through the desert among giant saguaro cactus and
colorful wildflowers in the morning, enjoying lunch beside a mountain stream, and playing in
the snow later in the afternoon. The sky islands of the Coronado National Forest are unique
and surprising, offering year-round recreation opportunities.

EMPLOYER OF CHOICE

The Coronado National Forest is also dedicated to nurturing and supporting the development
of our employees. The Forest does this by encouraging participation in some or all of the
following programs:
Commuter Benefit Program: If you ride your bike to work, or use public
transportation, the Forest can help you with the cost of commuting.
Employee Wellness Program: Do you like to work out? With this program you can
choose to be paid to work out up to three hours a week, or be reimbursed for half of
your gym membership.
Aglearn Rosetta Stone: The Coronado National Forest will pay for you to learn a new
language! With your Supervisor’s permission, you will be able to develop your linguistic
skills.
Mentoring and Coaching: We all have skills to share, as well as something to learn.
Our mentoring and coaching programs encourage you to develop new skills and to
teach the ones you already have.
Healthy Awards: This program promotes a healthy work/life balance and rewards you
for taking care of yourself. When you complete items on the list, you get points. At the
end of the year, you redeem the points you’ve earned for either time off or spot award.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

The Santa Catalina Ranger District comprises 260,000 acres immediately adjacent to
Tucson, Arizona. The District is home to some of the most visited recreation sites in the
nation. District offices are located at the Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in the northeast
foothills just outside the Tucson city limits. Two renowned District Wilderness areas, Pusch
Ridge and Rincon, total 96,000 acres and create a very exciting and challenging wildland
urban interface. Sabino Canyon is a four-mile long riparian watercourse, extending into the
 Santa Catalina Mountains, and is visited by over a million people each year.

Mt. Lemmon is the topographic highpoint on the

District, at over 9,100-feet in elevation, and is reached
by a historic, scenic and ecological tour along the
nationally designated “Sky Island Scenic Byway." The
community of Summerhaven is a rapidly-growing
community of several hundred people residing on
private land near the summit.

Redington Pass is a historic place located between

the Santa Catalina and Rincon Mountains where the
Arizona Trail provides exploring opportunities and
the Redington Pass Back-Country touring area is
heavily visited by OHV enthusiasts.

The District supports a recreation fee program that generate hundreds of thousands of
dollars in annual revenue helping to operate seven campgrounds, 10 picnic areas, eight vista
points, and numerous trailheads in Sabino and on Mt. Lemmon. Mt. Lemmon is home to
nearly a hundred and forty recreation residences, many organization camps, numerous
electronic sites, and a small ski area. The Santa Catalina Mountains have many diverse
ecosystems that support Desert Bighorn Sheep, Mexican Spotted Owls, Northern Goshawks,
and Peregrine Falcons. Lowlands support numerous endangered aquatic and botanical
species.

The District coordinates with many partners across boundaries to support District and Forest
goals ranging from youth education and engagement to invasive removal and forest
restoration.

THE TUCSON COMMUNITY

Tucson is a wonderful place to experience the

culture and traditions of Southern Arizona.
Education, real estate, shopping, and
entertainment opportunities are comparable with
other major US cities of similar size (approximately
520,000 people live within the Tucson city limits
according to the 2010 US Census Report).
Combined with nearby communities, the greater
Tucson-area population is approximately 850,000
people. Tucson has been continuously settled for
over 12,000 years. It celebrates a diversity of
cultures, architecture, and peoples. It is
recognized as the premier health services center
for the Southwest, the astronomy center of the world, home of the University of Arizona, and
a popular tourism destination. Tucson is also one of the oldest towns in the United States.
Today’s city was originally an Indian village called Stook- zone, meaning water at the foot of
black mountain. In 1775, the Tucson Presidio was established with August 20, 1775
considered as Tucson's birthday. Spanish settlers arrived in the area in 1776 and Tucson
officially became part of the United States with the Gadsden Purchase of 1854. Tucson
served as capital of the Arizona Territory from 1867 to 1877.

Tucson's rich cultural heritage centers on a unique blend of Native American, Spanish,
Mexican, and Anglo-American influences. Blessed with the natural beauty of the Sonora
Desert and an unsurpassed climate of 300 sunny days a year, Tucsonans embrace a unique
lifestyle and are committed to preserving that quality of life.
Tucson's climate zones vary from the 2,400 foot desert basin to the 9,100 foot forests of the
Santa Catalina Mountains. The city's dry desert air and winter sunshine make it a popular
health and winter resort. The city is home to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base and the area’s
industries include electronics and missile production. Tucson is also the seat of Pima County.
Tucson Unified School District is the second-largest district in Arizona and the 52nd-largest
district in the United States. To meet the needs of 63,000 children, the district operates
approximately 70 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, 10 high schools, and 9 alternative
programs. About a half dozen other school districts along with many privet and charter school
serve the area. The University of Arizona main campus is near downtown Tucson, Pima
Community College provides six campuses distributed across the city, Northern Arizona
University has an extension campus, and independent institutions such as the University of
Phoenix and ITT Technical Institute offer flexible education in business and technology
applications.
A wide variety of housing options exist in Tucson and adjacent communities with home prices
ranging from $100,000-$550,000 and up. Median new home prices are about $150,000 and
median rent is $488 to over $1,500, depending on size of residence.

The Coronado National Forest is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Thank you for your interest in our vacancy!

 Outreach Response for the Santa Catalina RD Wildlife Biologist on the Coronado
National Forest, GS-0486-11, Detail
Please respond by April 2, 2020

Personal Information

Name: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________

E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________________ __
Telephone: ___________________________________Cell: ______________________

Work History
Are you a current federal employee? Yes_____ No_____
Agency Employed with: USFS _____ BLM _____ Other ______________________
Type of appointment: Permanent ____Temporary ____ Term ____VRA ___ PWD ____ Other _____
Current Region/Forest/District: ______________________________________________________________
Current Position/Title/Series/Grade: __________________________________________________________
If you are not a current permanent (career or career conditional) employee, please indicate your eligibility to be
hired under any of the following authorities:
____     Persons with Disabilities
____     Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA)
____     Disabled Veteran w/30% Compensable Disability
____     Veteran Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA)
____     Returning Peace Corp Volunteers
____     Student Intern Program
____     Schedule A
____     Other (please explain): _________________________________________

Are you a student? ______Y/N, If yes, part or full time ____P/F

University: _____________________________
Recent Graduate: _______Y/N, Degree or Major: _______________
Other (explain): _____________________________________________________

Briefly describe why you would be a strong candidate for this position.

Please complete this form and provide it, along with a resume, to:
Charles Woodard, District Ranger
Santa Catalina Ranger District, Coronado National Forest
Email: charles.e.woodard@usda.gov