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APPLY NOW   Public Land Name: Ashley National Forest Position Title: Oil and Gas Technician, Geologic Resources Agency: USFS Position Type: GeoCorps Position ID Number: 2015303 Location: Duchesne, UT Accepting Applications? # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description: This position will serve as an Oil and Gas Technician, as part of the minerals and geology staff for the Ashley National Forest. This position will be located at the Duchesne Ranger District, in Duchesne Utah, and will assist in the administration and compliance of oil and gas and mineral development and operations within the Ashley National Forest . The Ashley NF currently has multiple oil and gas wells in production with approximately 5 new pads to be constructed and 40 new wells to be drilled this summer. The position will perform field work related to oil and gas site inspections, permitting, construction, drilling, reclamation and production. As time permits, this position will also include mapping and documentation of natural caves and karst features, paleontological monitoring of well pad construction and / or salvage collection of paleontological (fossil) resources, inspection and oversight of small-scale mining and mineral exploration operations, or other appropriate geology-related tasks. Goals, outcomes, and deliverables: The primary goal for this position is oversight, inspections, and documentation of new and existing oil and gas drilling and development on the Ashley National Forest. Other secondary goals will vary, depending on time available, pressing Forest needs, and applicant desires and skills. Agency involvement (project oversight, mentoring, team building, etc.): This position will operate under the guidance and direction of the Forest Geologist, who will mentor and accompany the participant as needed and deemed appropriate. Professional development & learning opportunities: (trainings, certifications, networking, etc.): This position will operate under the guidance and direction of the Forest Geologist, who will mentor and accompany the participant as needed and deemed appropriate. Participant can be involved in all aspects of oil and gas permitting and development on the Ashley National Forest. If needed, participant can also be trained in proper methods of cave exploration and mapping, paleo monitoring and salvage fossil collection, and in permitting and oversight of small-scale mining and mineral exploration on National Forest System lands. Leadership Development: Presenting Project Results: Physical/Natural Environment: The Ashley National Forest includes 1.3 million acres of northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming, ranging from high desert to high alpine areas, with elevations from 6,000 feet to over 13,000 feet above sea level. Duchesne is a small friendly community of about 1,700 people. Work Environment: Oil and gas development on the Ashley NF is located in a high desert portion of the Forest, south of Duchesne. Locally rugged terrain with pinon pine and juniper vegetation, and flashy seasonal runoff. Paleo mostly in famous Green River Formation. Caves / karst occur in rugged alpine settings. Qualifications: Applicant must have a valid drivers license, and be able to pass a government background security check. Applicant must be able to work and hike in rugged terrain, deal with hostile desert and alpine climates, and be able to work alone and independently when necessary. Although most of the oil and gas inspection sites have good roads leading to them, applicants should have good navigation skills, in order to find and document the correct locations in a timely manner. Some of the proposed oil and gas sites, and some geology and paleo sites, require hiking and navigating up to several miles in rugged terrain. Preferred applicants would have some prior experience with cave mapping and or paleontological resources. Vehicle / Driver's License Requirement (If applicable): none Position Dates: Approximately June through August 2015 Position Duration: 12 weeks Hourly Wage: $2,750 Housing Details: The Ashley National Forest will provide free summer housing, only a few blocks from the work office. Field vehicle will be available for work-related field activities. 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 David Herron Forest Geologist 85 West MainPO Box 981 Duchesne, UT 84021  (435) 781-5218  daherron@fs.fed.us Website SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION Kristy Groves District Ranger 85 West MainPO Box 981 Duchesne, UT 84021  (435) 781-5203  kgroves@fs.fed.us Website