About the Position:

　　This position is located on a Forest Service unit where the incumbent performs a wide variety of activities in planning and implementing a comprehensive public affairs program.

　　Outreach Response:

　　If you are interested in this position, please respond using the OUTREACH DATABASE, additionally you will need to email a copy of your resume and the completed OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM to Jefferey Clark at [email protected] before the "Reply By" date above.

　　Individuals with non-competitive hiring authority should also provide supporting documentation.

　　INDIVIDUALS WITH NON-COMPETITIVE HIRING AUTHORITY ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE TO RESPOND TO THIS OUTREACH. POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED OUTSIDE OF A USAJOBS VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT FOR QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

　　For additional information or questions related to Non-Competitive Hiring Authorities contact Donald Rakes at [email protected]

　　About the Forest:

　　The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest comprises 1.7 million acres of land extending 140 miles along the western slopes of the Cascade Mountains from the Canadian border to Mt. Rainer National Park.  The Forest covers portions of Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, King, and Pierce Counties.   Together, these counties contain over 55 percent of the state's total population.  Nearly five million people live in or near the Puget Sound metropolitan area.  Another two million people live in southwest British Columbia and make frequent use of the Forest.  This coupled with the fact that four major mountain passes cross the Cascades through the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, makes this one of the most visited National Forests in the country. 

　　For additional information on the area check the following link: 

　　The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest webpage: http://www.fs.usda.gov/mbs{rel="nofollow"}

　　Everett, Washington

　　The Forest Supervisor's Office is located in Everett, Washington. Everett is located along Interstate 5, approximately 20 miles north of Seattle, and home to 110,000 people.  The city offers full services and the surrounding suburbs of offer the amenities of a large metro area, often mixed with the benefits of rural settings.  Recreational opportunities are plentiful, including hiking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, hunting, and fishing. The cost of living in the area is high; however employees with a duty location of Washington receive a locality pay adjustment (29.57) and there is no state income tax in the State of Washington. 

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　　Snoqualmie Ranger District

　　The District has two offices, one located in North Bend and the other in Enumclaw.

　　North Bend has a population of 6,300 and is a small town located off Interstate 90 nestled in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains. North Bend is about a 30-minute drive from downtown Seattle. 

　　Enumclaw is a little larger than North Bend (population around 10,000) and is located on Highway 410 which is one of the main arteries into Mt. Rainier National Park. The region is probably best known for its recreation opportunities, including Mt. Rainier, Crystal Mountain Ski Area, Snoqualmie Pass Ski Area and Alpine Lakes Wilderness and numerous opportunities for back country hiking and camping. Within commute distance are a variety of diverse and world renowned academic, athletic, intercultural, and social facilities/amenities/opportunities not commonly enjoyed in other Forest Service duty stations.  

　　The District manages and/or has over 102,000 acres of w