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120 Day Promotional Detail Outreach
GS-0301 09/11 Center Manager
Duty Station: National Forests in Alabama, Alabama Interagency
Dispatch Center, Montgomery, Alabama
Position: Forestry Technician (Fire Dispatch) GS-0301 09/11, 120-day
promotional detail
The National Forests in Alabama is currently seeking qualified
candidates for a 120-day promotional detail for a GS-0301-09/11 Center
Manager position located in Montgomery, AL at the Alabama Interagency
Coordination Center. The purpose of this outreach is to identify
potential candidates interested in a 120-day promotional detail.
How to Apply:
Please return the outreach form and a resume to
kelly.cornwall@usda.gov by March 1st, 2023. Kelly Cornwall Forest
FFMO Cell 435-691-6001
About the Forest:
The National Forests in Alabama comprised of four national forests
which encompass approximately 667,000 acres of public land stretching
across 17 counties. The forests are managed for multiple use and are
home to about 900 species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and
fishes. The four national forests offer a diverse landscape and a
variety of recreational experiences throughout the year. Recreation
opportunities are wide ranging from picnicking, camping, swimming,
fishing, boating, or a quiet spot away from everything to enjoy bird
watching, hiking, horse-back riding and sightseeing. If hunting is
your passion, there are five wildlife management areas located in the
National Forests in Alabama that are cooperatively managed by the
Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division of Alabama Department of
Conservation and Natural Resources. Game animals include white-tailed
deer, bobwhite quail, gray and fox squirrel, turkey, rabbit, raccoon,
and various waterfowl. The four forests are home to a number of
threatened, endangered and sensitive species, such as, the gopher
tortoise, flattened musk turtle and the Red-cockaded Woodpecker.
If you enjoy scenery, you may be surprised to learn that this Deep
South state actually has peaks over 2,000 feet tall. Many of them are
within the National Forests in Alabama. Elevations vary significantly
in Alabama's four national forests ranging from more than 2100 feet in
the Piedmont area, dropping to 100 feet in the Coastal Plain. High
overlooks, rolling hills, and tree- studded flat land are among the
contrasting terrains in the forests.
Want to enjoy a closer look at nature? Hiking may be more appealing
and enjoyable on an extensive network of trails, with some of the
pathways crisscrossing two designated wilderness areas. The Pinhoti
Trails System in Talladega National Forests, Conecuh Trail in Conecuh
National Forest, and the Bartram Trail in Tuskegee National Forest
provide more than 150 miles of developed trails.
Equestrian trails are available to horse riders in the Bankhead,
Talladega and Tuskegee National Forests. ATV trails are located in the
Talladega and Bankhead National Forests.
Boaters and water skiers can enjoy large, clean lakes, which have
enough quiet coves to satisfy anglers as well. Additionally, the
Sipsey Wild and Scenic River in the Bankhead National Forest offers
seasonal canoeing.
There are three wilderness areas within the National Forests in
Alabama. The 25,002-acre Sipsey Wilderness in the Bankhead National
Forest, is the second largest wilderness area east of the Mississippi.
The 7,245-acre Cheaha Wilderness in the Talladega National Forest
offers high elevations, with numerous overlooks for panoramic views of
east-central Alabama. Dugger Mountain became the third wilderness area
encompassing approximately 9,200 acres. Dugger Mountain is the second
highest peak in Alabama with an elevation of 2,140 feet and is located
in the Talladega National Forest. The addition of Dugger Mountain
Wilderness brings the total wilderness acres to more than 41,000,
which is about seven percent of the total land base in the National
Forests in Alabama.
About the Program:
Fuels management is an active part of the program with the goal of
managing an average of 100,000 acres a year through the use of
prescribed fire. Our current organizational chart consists of 37 staff
within the fire shop. We also utilize other staff area members, as
qualified, to assist in the implementation of our burning program.
Other resources with which we have partnered to assist in the
implementation of our program consist of The Nature Conservancy, Tall
Timbers, and the Alabama Forestry Commission. We also activate an
exclusive use helicopter contract annually to assist in the
implementation of our burns. Longleaf restoration and Red-Cockaded
Woodpecker habitat are two of our main goals for this program. Because
of this, we utilize both dormant and growing season burns to adapt to
the various fuel situations we encounter.
The National Forests in Alabama is also responsible for fire
suppression on over 600, 000 acres of public land. Fires are typically
type 4 or lower management level with an average of one type 3
incident every two years. Fire activity on the forest is highly
dependent on drought seasons with occurrences ranging from less than
20 fires on a wet year to more than 60 during dry years. The majority
of fires occurring here are man-caused with the occasional lightning
start. The success of our fuels management program has greatly worked
to reduce our level of fire activity in the forest and it is our
desire is to continue this downward progression into the future.
Beyond management of our own lands, we actively support our partners
at both a state, regional and national level in their fire suppression
goals.
About the Communities:
Montgomery, AL: With close to 200, 000 people living in the City of
Montgomery, and an additional 300,000 living in surrounding counties,
Montgomery is not only a center of commerce but a leading cultural,
medical, educational and recreational center.
Montgomery lies in the coastal plain region of central Alabama.
Terrain is moderate to rolling and the city's historic section lies on
the banks of the Alabama River. A network of reservoirs and waterways
surround the city, and the availability of water-based recreation adds
to the charm of the community. Montgomery's central location also
provides easy access to other areas of interest. Major metropolitan
cities such as Birmingham, Mobile, the Gulf Coast and Atlanta are
within 200 miles.
The climate is warm but pleasant with an average annual temperature of
65.6 degrees. Montgomery has four seasons, although the winters are
extremely mild, with the average annual snowfall at 0.3 inches. Cool,
comfortable clothing is appropriate year-round, with sweaters and
jackets worn during the cooler months.
A wide variety of educational opportunities are available. Montgomery
is home to Alabama State University, Auburn University at Montgomery,
Faulkner University, Huntingdon College, Southern Christian
University, and Troy State University at Montgomery. There are two
technical colleges and 58 public schools in the county, in addition to
numerous private schools and academies. Auburn University is located
within an hour's drive.
Cultural opportunities include the historic State Capital and an
opportunity to view government activities. Montgomery is home to the
Alabama Shakespeare Festival. Faulkner University and Auburn
University at Montgomery also offer public theater. The historic Rosa
Parks Museum is one of a variety of museums and cultural sites
throughout the city.
Montgomery serves as the medical center for central Alabama and is
home to numerous community hospitals: Baptist Health East and South,
Jackson Hospital, Veterans Administration Hospital, the Montgomery
Mental Health Center, U.S. Air Force Regional Hospital, and a
Rehabilitation Center. In addition, there are several walk-in clinics
throughout the city.
Montgomery is an especially attractive large city for those who enjoy
sports and the outdoors. The city has more than 80 parks that offer a
variety of leisure time facilities and sporting activities for youth
and adults. Those activities include golf, tennis, softball, baseball,
and soccer. The city is called home by the Montgomery Biscuits, a
minor league baseball team, and the State of Alabama Park system has
established two "Robert Trent Jones Golf Tour" courses within the
general metropolitan area. Nearby lakes include Lake Martin and Lake
Jordan, along with the Alabama River. State wildlife management areas
and the Tuskegee National Forest offer boating, fishing, and hunting
opportunities. Both the gulf coast and the mountains in north Alabama
are within easy travel distance and complete the range of recreational
opportunities.
There are numerous churches in the area representing a wide range of
religions. Maxwell Air Force Base and the Gunter Annex are located in
Montgomery.
Plenty of nice homes are available with high quality
three-to-four-bedroom houses. The price of the houses in Montgomery
and surrounding counties could range from $90,000 to $300,000 or more,
depending on the location. Rental houses and apartments are available.
If the big city is not your choice for living, there are also multiple
smaller towns on the outskirts of Montgomery such as Millbrook and
Prattville. If city living is out and country living instead is the
life for you; seek out Deatsville, Pine level or one of the many other
wonderful small rural towns which surround Montgomery. For more
information on any of the above, check out http://www.city-data.com/
For further information, please contact Kristin Nickell:
kelly.cornwall@usda.gov or call 435-691-6001.
National Forests in Alabama Outreach Response Form
Position: Center Manager-120-day promotional detail
Series/Grade: GS-0301-09/11
Location: Montgomery, AL
Applicant Information:
Name: Phone:
Email Address: Opt. Phone:
Are you currently a Federal Employee: Current Agency:
Current Appointment (Permanent, Temporary, Term, VRA, Pathways, Other):
Current Title/Series/Grade:
Current Location (City, State):
Current Region/Forest/District or Current Unit:
How did you learn of this vacancy:
If you are not a current permanent (career or career conditional)
employee, please indicate if you are eligible to be hired under any of
the following special authorities:
Person with Disabilities
Veterans Readjustment
Disabled Veterans with 30% Compensable Disability
Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998
Former Peace Corps Volunteer
Student Career Experience Program
Other:
Submit outreach form to kelly.cornwall@usda.gov
Thank you for your interest in this position!
USDA is an equal opportunity provider a
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