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Public Land Name: White Mountain National Forest Position Title: Geology / Mineralogy / Collection Site Development [APPLY BY MAR. 6] Agency: USFS Position Type: GeoCorps Position ID Number: 2016306 Location: Conway, NH Accepting Applications? # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description: DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2016. Assist in the collection of natural resource, geologic and recreational user information to support agency decision making (NEPA) on the development of a comprehensive recreational mineral collecting policy for the Forest as well as site specific management plans. The selected individual will need strong analytical, field and personal skills to assist permanent staff in the development of a proposed action. Some of the typical work will include field visits, using existing information to develop a scoping report, using ARCGIS to make maps from existing data sets and developing outreach information for the public. The selected individual will also be contacting current users to determine their preferences for development. Can expect to visit other mineral collection sites on the WMNF and participate in their administration. Will have an opportunity to participate in other activities typical on the Saco Ranger District, WMNF including recreation management, trail maintenance and Visitor Information Services. This position is offered through the Geological Society of America's GeoCorps America Program in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service. Goals, outcomes, and deliverables: At the close of the work period the unit will have in its possession a draft scoping report concerning the proposed action. This will include a map showing the relevant geologic, natural resource and recreation infrastructure issues in the area. A summary of user interests and concerns. A proposal, with alternatives, for developing specific collecting areas that also identifies areas that should be rehabilitated. All information is organized for further use by Forest Specialists. Agency involvement (project oversight, mentoring, team building, etc.): The participant will be located at the Saco Ranger District and will work daily with program staff on the district. The intern will work daily with the Forest minerals technician and have access to other resource staff on site including GIS, NEPA and recreation. Opportunities to interact with other staff areas and gain exposure to a variety of resource management issues will be available. Additional mentoring will be provided by the Minerals Program Leader. Professional development & learning opportunities: (trainings, certifications, networking, etc.): The mentor will discuss career interests with the intern prior to the start date to identify other resource areas or training appropriate to career goals. Career options include Forest-wide or team meetings, job shadowing, exposure to research at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest and networking with Forest Service partners. If the intern's work can be used to meet academic or professional requirements the participant will be offered additional advice or information to support this. Leadership Development: Presenting Project Results: Physical/Natural Environment: WMNF is a mountanious and rugged area with heavily forested cover. The local area is a year round resort community. Forest has 5-6 million visitors per year. Work Environment: Work will be an even split between the office (writing/GIS) and the field environment. Field work will be limited to day trips in the wildland urban interface but off trail travel may be required. Good outdoor skills are essential. Qualifications: Specific skills needed: Ideally this position will be filled by an advanced undergraduate or graduate student with an interest in land management and policy who also possess a geology background. 1. Ability to write professionally and organize a professional document for use in public outreach including the integration of photographs and maps. 2. Capable of pulling together existing data layers in ArcGIS, performing analysis of that information and producing maps for use by others. 3. Ability to use GPS in a field environement to collect information and upload it into ArcGIS for further analysis. 4. Interact with other resource specialist (wildlife, recreation, forestry, hydrology) to understand their resouce concerns in the area of interest. 5. Interact with the mineral collecting public to understand their needs and concerns about collecting in the Smokey Quartz area. Ability to listen respectfully and avoid confrontation. 6. Ability to provide information to the general public on mineral collecting opportunities on the NF and in the surrounding area along with other recreational opportunities (site specific information will be provided). 7. An interest and willingness to experience a wide variety of resource management experiences on the Forest. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Prior to starting this position a government security background clearance will be required Vehicle / Driver's License Requirement (If applicable): The position will be immediately supervised by the Assistant Ranger for Recreation on the Saco Ranger District with day to day interaction with the seasonal minerals technician. There is a GIS specialist on site who will provide assistance with accessing existing Forest Service data and GIS files. This project provides the opportunity for a student to take on a site specific project with a multiple use component where the public is actively engaged in mineral collecting. The opportunity to work with multiple resouces could provide a student with experiences and information for a senior project that may assist towards meeting graduation requirements. Position Dates: mid-May to mid-August, 2016 at a minimum. Ability to extend to 10/15/16 is beneficial but not a requirement. Position Duration: 12-23 weeks (depending on status of project, funding, and participant availability) Hourly Wage: $4,848 for 12 weeks ($404 for additional weeks) Housing Details: USFS Crew Quarters at Bartlett Experimental Forest. Rooms are double occupancy with shared cooking and bath spaces. A personal vehicle is required as the administrative site is 15 miles away and there is no public transportation. If you have questions about the application and selection process, please contact GSA's GeoCorps managers.  If you have questions about any aspect of the position — description, qualifications, housing, dates — please direct them to the contact(s) listed in the project description. Remember, application materials can only be submitted online. The project contact(s) will not accept application materials sent to them via e-mail, mail, fax, etc. See the full program details at the GeoCorps homepage. PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Roger Simmons Natural Resources Staff Officer 71 White Mountain Drive Campton, NH 03223  (603) 536-6205  krsimmons@fs.fed.us Website SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION Rick Alimi Assistant District Ranger 33 Kanacamagus Highway Conway, NH 03818  6034559806  ralimi@fs.fed.us Website