U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Avalanche Center Director
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Mccall, Idaho, United States, 83638
This Avalanche Center Director position is located at the Payette Avalanche Center in McCall, Idaho.
This announcement may be used to fill positions with a seasonal work schedule where full-time work is guaranteed for 18 pay periods. When not working, you will be placed in non-pay/non-duty status.
For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Jess Asmussen at
jess.asmussen@usda.gov . Duties
Navigate mountainous, backcountry avalanche terrain in harsh winter environments efficiently. Inspect and perform routine maintenance and services on weather station equipment and instruments. Conduct snow stability tests and record snowpack observations; apply professional knowledge of avalanche hazard mitigation procedures. Write avalanche-related articles for the public in local newspapers, magazines, and trade journals. Teach avalanche awareness classes to the general public using multimedia and public speaking. Evaluate National Weather Service products and observations to create daily mountain weather forecasts for avalanche advisories. This position involves supervisory duties of up to 20% of the time. Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service or be exempt. Subject to a satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Successful completion of a one-year probationary period unless previously served. Federal employees are required to have payments made by direct deposit. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Learn more at
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jess.asmussen@usda.gov . Duties
Navigate mountainous, backcountry avalanche terrain in harsh winter environments efficiently. Inspect and perform routine maintenance and services on weather station equipment and instruments. Conduct snow stability tests and record snowpack observations; apply professional knowledge of avalanche hazard mitigation procedures. Write avalanche-related articles for the public in local newspapers, magazines, and trade journals. Teach avalanche awareness classes to the general public using multimedia and public speaking. Evaluate National Weather Service products and observations to create daily mountain weather forecasts for avalanche advisories. This position involves supervisory duties of up to 20% of the time. Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service or be exempt. Subject to a satisfactory background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Successful completion of a one-year probationary period unless previously served. Federal employees are required to have payments made by direct deposit. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Learn more at
E-Verify .
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