Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests - Recreation Positions

The Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests are currently recruiting for seasonal crew member positions in the Recreation program.

The duration of the positions range from 3-6 months; beginning in late April/early May and generally running to mid-November, dependent on budget constraints. Those positions filled under a student hiring authority will be structured to accommodate an academic schedule.

Typical duties include trail maintenance activities such as clearing fallen trees or maintaining trail tread and campground maintenance activities.

General Information:
The work involves regular and recurring moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, heavy equipment, or machines. For some positions the work may, on a regular and recurring basis, require working outdoors, in other such environments with extreme temperatures, and/or exposure to adverse weather conditions. Employees are required to use protective clothing or gear such as hard hats, earplugs, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields to moderate risks, or to follow procedures for minimizing risk. The work can be physically demanding, often carrying equipment and backpacks weighing up to 40 lbs. and usually consists of a 40 hour work week.

How to Apply:
Click on the links below to apply online through www.usajobs.gov.
Forestry Technician Recreation, Level GS-4
Forestry Technician Recreation, Level GS-5

Hourly wages:
GS-4 = $ 13.41; GS-5 = $15.00

For Additional Information Contact:
Rochester Ranger District – Holly Knox, 802-767-4261 x530, hknox@fs.fed.us
Manchester Ranger District - Joan McCloud, 802-362-2307 x219, jmmcloud@fs.fed.us
Supervisor’s Office – Rutland, VT – Carol Burd, 802-747-6749, cburd@fs.fed.us
Hector Ranger District – Hector, NY – Jodie Vanselow, 607-546-4470 x 314, jvanselow@fs.fed.us