Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
USDA FOREST SERVICE; INTERMOUNTAIN REGION
HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST
Islands in the Sky
2017 Seasonal Positions - Range & Hydrologic Technicians
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be filling up to 10 Range Technician and Hydrologic
Technician positions for the 2017 field season.
The candidates selected for these positions will operate as part of two-person crews conducting
monitoring along streams occupied by federally listed species on livestock grazing allotments.
Bunkhouse style housing is available at most duty stations. These positions will occasionally require
extended camping (3-4 nights/week) in remote areas. Camping equipment and vehicles will be
provided.
Some travel to other Districts is required. The work requires physical exertion such as long periods of
standing, walking over rough, steep, rocky surfaces with recurring crouching, reaching, or bending.
These positions may require lifting of moderately heavy objects up to 50 pounds, walking for long
periods with a back pack, horseback riding, driving 4x4 vehicles, operating ATVs or UTVs, pulling horse
trailers and extended camping. Work will begin in May and continue through the end of September.
All applications must be submitted on www.usajobs.gov.
Duty Stations
Sparks, NV; Elko, NV;
Carson City, NV
Sparks, NV; Elko, NV;
Carson City, NV
Bridgeport, CA; Austin,
NV; Carson City, NV;
Elko, NV; Ely, NV;
Paradise Valley, NV
Bridgeport, CA; Carson
City, NV; Elko, NV; Ely,
NV; Paradise Valley, NV
Position
GS-0455-07 Range Tech
Announcement Number
17-TEMP-R4-0455-7RT-DT
Open
2/3/2017
Close
2/9/2017
GS-0455-06 Range Tech
17-TEMP-R4-0455-6RT-DT
2/8/2017
2/14/2017
GS-0455-05 Range Tech
17-TEMP-R4-0455-5RNG-DT
2/15/2017
2/21/2017
GS-1316-05 Hydrologic Tech
17-TEMP-R4-1316-5HYD-DT
2/3/2017
2/9/2017
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Rixey Jenkins, HTNF Range Program Manager, at
[email protected] or 775-355-5387.
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Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest
USDA FOREST SERVICE; INTERMOUNTAIN REGION
HUMBOLDT-TOIYABE NATIONAL FOREST
Islands in the Sky
Duty Station Information
Austin/Tonopah Ranger District
Founded in 1862, Austin (pop. 300) lies in the geographic center of the State of Nevada along U.S.
Highway 50 - "The Loneliest Highway in America". Austin is 90 miles south of Battle Mountain, NV the
nearest full service community; 117 miles north of Tonopah, 112 miles east of Fallon and 178 miles east
of Reno. Austin has two gas stations, three motels, two restaurants, and four taverns.
Bridgeport Ranger District
The Ranger Station is located in Bridgeport, CA, a town of about 600 year-round residents, nestled at the
base of the Sierra Nevada. In the summer, the area swells with tourists coming to enjoy the scenic
beauty and outstanding fishing opportunities. Bridgeport is about 45 minutes from Yosemite National
Park, 1 1/2 hours from Lake Tahoe and Gardnerville, NV, and 2 1/2 hours from Reno, NV.
Carson Ranger District
The Carson District is part of the Sierra Front and consists primarily of the communities of Reno, Carson
City, and Minden/Gardnerville. The Ranger Station is headquartered in Carson City, the State Capital of
Nevada with approximately 55,000 residents. It is located 30 miles south of Reno (pop. 418,000) and 25
miles east of Lake Tahoe at the foot of the Eastern Sierras.
Mountain City/ Ruby Mountains/ Jarbidge Ranger District
The Northeast Zone has offices in Elko, NV and Wells, NV. Elko (pop. 30,000) is a full service community
with many recreational opportunities. The city is located along Interstate 80 in northeast Nevada
between Salt Lake City, UT and Reno, NV. Wells, NV is a small town 55 miles east of Elko on Interstate
80. It lies at the base of the East Humboldt’s, which makes it an ideal location for people who desire
quick access to outdoor recreation.
Santa Rosa Ranger District
The crew will be stationed at the historic Paradise Valley Guard Station in Paradise Valley, NV or the
Martin Creek Guard Station north of Paradise Valley. Paradise Valley (pop. 109) is a small rural
community that sits at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains. Recreation opportunities are plentiful
with many different camping, hiking, hunting and fishing options available. The town is located 40 miles
north of Winnemucca, NV, a full service community.
Supervisor’s Office
The Forest Supervisors Office is located in Sparks, NV. The City of Sparks is located just east of Reno, NV,
at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. The metropolitan area of Sparks and Reno has a
population of 418,000.
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