This position performs a variety of routine and somewhat complex tasks requiring the application of techniques and practices as related to the unit's natural resource program.

Executes timber cruises and sample surveys for resource information. Estimates quantity and quality of timber for the purpose of appraisal and logging plans. Assembles and summarizes data and prepares reports and maps of cruise areas.
Assists with laying out sales in accordance with operational standards, guidelines, and other instructions.

Points out variables such as accessibility, steep slopes, stream protection, nesting tree protection, wildlife and heritage impacts, fuels management, and regeneration requirements.

Assists in marking trees using and adapting complex marking rules in areas complicated by variations in type, species composition, defect, site, age, class, etc.

This position may also assist in the coordination and maintenance of the Forest Service Activity Tracking System (FACTS) database, including data input, record keeping and data retrieval.

Coordinates with the Zone Trust Fund Coordinator in managing the Knutson-Vandenberg (KV), Brush Disposal (BD) and Salvage Sale Fund (SSF) timber sale trust funds and is responsible for the updating of timber sale activities

May also include FACTS accomplishment reporting for wildlife enhancement activities, brush disposal/fuels treatments, noxious weeds treatments, and monitoring activities.

All of these duties are performed according to regional and national policy.
Plans projects based on priority and other requirements such as number of personnel required, length of time, etc. Conducts assigned portions of surveys and studies of recreation trail areas, facilities, and activities on the unit.
Reviews current unit recreation plans and conducts research to suggest changes and improvements to the plan. Maintains existing recreation sites and assists with developing or improving existing sites to achieve Forest goals and objectives.

Assists with putting together project proposals and with conducting studies for providing input in National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) project analysis.

Collects, compiles, and summarizes recreation data as required for data systems.

Reviews land management proposals and operational programming needs and prescriptions for recreation work and conducts research to suggest improvements.

Monitors and maintains existing trails, facilities, etc. to ensure they are in operable condition. Assists with the selection and recommendation of new trail and facility locations or with the closing of old sites.

Assists with performing a variety of field studies of sensitive wildlife species to determine numbers, environmental conditions, and the condition of the species and its habitats.

Observes and reports on factors affecting the health and welfare of species and their habitat, location, and nesting status.

Collects data in field locations and prepares the data for extrapolation.

Works with a senior employee to develop work plans to determine data collection, recording requirements, and which factors to use for complete habitat and species condition analyses.

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