Morrs K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation is recruiting for Native American Congressional Internships. This ten-week summer internship in Washington, DC is for Native American and Alaska Native students who wish to learn more about the federal government and issues affecting Indian Country. The internship is fully funded: the Foundation provides round-trip airfare, housing, per diem for food and incidentals, and a stipend a the close of the program. For application and information go to <http://udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/NACInternship.aspx>Native.  Closing date 1/31/12.

Outreach Notice: Klamath National Forest will soon be filling a District Ranger position. Permanent full-time position located at Happy Camp, California. The position serves as the District Ranger working for the Forest Supervisor and is responsible for the management of the resources, personnel, programs and services of the Happy Camp/Oak Knoll Ranger District. The District Ranger has the direct responsibility for the development, production, conservation, and utilization of the natural resources of forests and associated lands of the District. For more information and how to apply contact Forest Supervisor Patty Grantham at (530) 841-4502 or email at pagrantham@fs.fed.us, or Deputy Forest Supervisor Chris Frisbee at (530) 841-4501 or email at cfrisbee@fs.fed.us. Application deadline is 2/1/12.

USDA Forest Service is recruiting for a Forestry Technician (Timber Sale Administration). Two positions; Grangeville, Idaho and Kooskia, Idaho, positions are full-time. Applies the technical methods, practices, and procedures of timber sale administration as well as management practices agency policies and programs, to execute complete conventional projects or oversee day-to-day filed operations in the area of timber sale administration. For more information and how to apply contact Human Resources Management at 1-877-372-7248. Closing date 2/2/12.

Kauffman & Associates is recruiting for a part-time Help Desk Specialist. Duty station Spokane, WA. Responsibilities include; provide first-response IT Support (help desk) for all KAI employees, communication via remote services, phone, and email to troubleshoot issues, perform corrective work onsite to resolve issues with computers and office equipment as necessary, investigate user problems, identify their source, determine possible solutions, test and implement solutions. For more information and how to apply go to careers@kauffmaninc.com. Closing date 2/3/12.

Bonneville Power Administration is recruiting for High Voltage Electrical Apprenticeship (Electrician or Substation Operator). This announcement is open to eligible students only. Full-time permanent positions. Vacancy locations; Vancouver, WA, North Bend, OR, Lewiston, ID, and Kalispell, MT. Electrical apprentices are trained to perform a variety of tasks and duties associated with the operation, maintenance, and construction of high voltage electrical power system equipment and facilities. Apprentices receive on-the job training by working with journeyman of the trade in learning with various tasks, work procedures, and skills of the trade. For more information and how to apply go to www.usajobs.com. Job announcement number: 9680-12-ST. Closing date 2/8/12.

Outreach Notice: Colville National Forest Republic Ranger District will soon be recruiting for two Forestry Technicians (Fuels). One to be located on the Republic Ranger District, with a duty station in Republic, Washington and another to be located on the Newport/Sullivan Lake Ranger Districts with a duty station of either Newport, or Sullivan Lake, Washington. The incumbent supports the integration of fire management and hazardous fuels management from within a comprehensive prescribed fire/fuels management program for a Ranger District or Zoned unit. For more information and how to apply go to www.usajobs.com. Announcement number: OCRP-462-DFUELS-6/7DP OR OCRP-462-DFUELS-6/7G. Closing date 2/9/12.

Idaho National Laboratory is recruiting for an Economic Development Specialist. This position is located in Boise, Idaho. The duties include; manage local and state relationships to help the community better leverage INL’s scientific and technical capabilities, identify science and technology needs of state and regional entities and build partnerships between companies and researchers to achieve business results. For more information and how to apply contact Vanessa Van Dyk at Vanessa.VanDyk@inl.gov. or Callie Stone at (208) 526-0352. To be considered you must apply on line at www.inl.gov/careers. You must apply by February 9, 2012.

Washington State University (WSU) is recruiting for a Student Support Service Retention Counselor. This position is an Administrative Professional, full-time position that is a member of a team responsible for providing counseling and advising services to program participants to increase retention, academic achievement and graduation rate. For more information and how to apply go to https://www.wsujobs.com. Closing date 2/10/12.

U.S. Department of Energy Program is seeking current college upper-classmen and graduate students for summer 2012 internships. Students must be U.S. citizens and Native Americans (defined as a member of a federally recognized tribe, Alaska Village, or Alaska Corporation) with specific interest in renewable energy. To apply go to apps1eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/. Or contact Sandra Begay – Campbell, Sandia National Laboratories, P.O. Box 5800, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185-0734, telephone number (505) 844-5418, or contact Sandra at: skbegay@sandia.gov, (505) 844-5418. Applications need to be postmarked by 2/17/12.

Outreach Notice: Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is planning to fill a Biological Technician, Plants (Invasive Species Program Manager) position. This is a permanent position located in Joseph, Oregon. Duties will include grant writing, budget management and reporting, administering contracts and agreements, supervision of seasonal help and crews, treating noxious weeds, support to post fire planning and restoration, and interdisciplinary team involvement to accomplish invasive species management over the entire Wallowa Mountain Zone. The position supervises up to 3 seasonal individuals while working closely with Range Staff and two District Rangers. For more information and how to apply contact Jamie McCormack, Range Staff (541) 426-5547 or by email at jsmccormack@fs.fed.us, Ken Gebhardt, District Ranger (541) 426-5581, (541) 263-0903 or email at mdeaguero@fs.fed.us, or Mary DeAguero, District Ranger (541) 426-5501, (541) 805-9537 or by email at mdeaguero@fs.fed.us. Interested applicants please respond by Friday, February 24, 2012.

Outreach Notice: Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests is planning to fill a Fisheries Biologist position. This is a permanent full-time position located at Grangeville, Kamiah, or Orofino, Idaho. Working with the Clearwater Basin Collaborative, the Selway-Middle Fork CFLRA project, the possibility of being an early adopter of the new Planning Rule, and completing the administrative combination between these two large Forests are just some of the opportunities and challenges of this great position. For more and how to apply contact Scott Russell at sarussell@fs.fed.us, or call him at (208) 983-4092. Closing date 2/24/12.

Outreach Notice: Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests is planning to fill a Hydrologist position. This is a permanent full-time position located at Elk City, Idaho. This position serves as the South Zone District Hydrologist on the Nez Perce - Clearwater National Forests. The South Zone of the NP-CW NF includes the Red River and Salmon River Ranger districts. Position serves on interdisciplinary teams, works with external partners on watershed restoration projects, and assists in the Forest’s monitoring programs. For more information and how to apply contact Bill Conroy at wconroy@fs.fed.us. or call him at (208) 983-5154. Closing date 2/24/12.

Outreach Advisory: Wallowa – Whitman National Forest is planning to fill a District Public Service Staff position. This position is a permanent full-time with a duty station in Joseph, Oregon. The position directs the Wilderness, Trails, Developed Recreation, Business Management, Lands, and Special Uses program for the Eagle Cap Ranger District, Wallowa Valley ranger District and the Oregon – side of Hells Canyon National Recreation area. For more information and how to apply contact Mary DeAguero, District and Area Ranger for Eagle Cap Ranger District and Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, at (541) 523-5501 or email her at mdeagueoro@fs.fed.us. Closing date 2/25/12.

Outreach Notice: Nez Perce – Clearwater National Forests is planning to fill a Wildlife Biologist position. This is a permanent full-time position located at Grangeville, Kamiah, or Orofino, Idaho. The wildlife program on the Forest has been a great one, with new opportunities to become even better. The Clearwater Basin Collaborative (CBC) is an active collaborative group focused on the Forest that has made wildlife and wildlife management an emphasis of their efforts. This group is also actively involved in the Selway – Middle Fork Clearwater CFLRA project on the unit. For more information and how to apply contact Scott Russell at sarussell@fs.fed.us, or call him at (208) 983-4092. Closing date 2/27/12.

Outreach Notice: Payette National Forest is planning to fill a Fire Management Officer position on the West Zone of the Payette National Forest. This position is a permanent full-time with a duty station in Weiser, Idaho. Incumbent oversees the fire and fuels program on the Weiser and Council Ranger Districts of the Payette National Forest, including technical or analytical work involving wildland fire suppression and prescribed burning operations. Incumbent also has oversight on BLM offset protection area designated for the West Zone. Performs and oversees tasks dealing with fire management projects such as hazard fuel reduction projects. For more information and how to apply contact the District Ranger, Greg Lesch at glesch@fs.fed.us, or call (208) 549-4200 or (208) 253-0100. Closing date 2/29/12.

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority is recruiting for various positions; Community Health Prevention Coordinator (Open Until Filled), WIC Certifier Fill-In (Open Until Filled), Pediatric Dentist (Open Until Filled), Health Records Clerk (Open Until FilledI. For more information and how to apply go to www.eptha.com. All positions Open Until Filled.

Native American Contractors Association (NACA) is recruiting for an Executive Director. The Executive Director oversees, directs and manages the daily business operations and activities NACA. Responsible for developing policies, procedures, long-range strategies and annual operating plans and budgets. Implements the organization’s long-term and short-term goals through legislative/regulatory affairs. For more information and how to apply go to www.nativecontractors.org. Open Until Filled.

NORTHCON, INC. is recruiting for an Office Assistant. Part-time position located in Orofino, Idaho. The Office Assistant will provide office administrative activities such as; reception & phones, coding of invoices, tracking employee timesheets, cost tracking filing, booking travel, and processing expense reports. If interested email your cover letter and resume to kturley@dynamicrecruiting.com. Please indicate “Office Assistant (Orofino)” in the subject line of your email. Open Until Filled.

Idaho Forest Group is recruiting for a Human Resources Generalist. Primary responsibilities include; communicate/provide resources, information, and assistance to employees regarding company policies and procedures, responsible for recruiting, interviewing and selecting non-exempt and exempt employees, coordinate new hire process and new employee orientation program to all new employees. Idaho Forest Group would prefer 3-5 years Human Resources and payroll experience. PHR preferred but not required. Candidates may apply by faxing a cover letter and resume to (208) 255-3656. Excellent benefits and compensation package. Open Until Filled.

Yakama Nation is recruiting for various positions.  For employment listing and closing dates go to www.yakamanation.org.

University of Idaho has job openings. For more information about jobs or how to apply go to: http://www.uidaho.edu/humanresources.aspx.

New Off-Campus Jobs available for UI students at the University of Idaho’s Job Location and Development Office: Fisheries Biological Aid – Eagle Fish Hatcher/Stanley Idaho area, Fisheries Data Technician – Lewiston, Three Fisheries Bio-aides – Lewiston, Fisheries Technician – Lewiston, Fisheries Bio-aid – Pahsimeroi Fish hatchery, Ellis, Idaho, Assistant JV Tennis Coach – High School, and a Bookkeepper. For more information about these jobs contact: Bob Kesler, Job Location Development Office, Sub 101, (208) 885-2778. Open Until Filled.

Current job vacancy announcement for Yellowstone National Park Service are available at http://www.usajobs.gov/JobSearch/Search/GetResults?keyword=yellowstone&location=wy, or contact Karin Schwartz, Human Resources Assistant, Yellowstone National Park at (307) 344-2052.

Nez Perce National Historical Park seeks qualified student applicants for two WG-3 maintenance laborer positions at Spalding and Kamiah this summer, under the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). STEP enables us to hire candidates enrolled in an accredited educational institution, at senior high school, trade school, or college levels. It is the only authority under which the park can directly recruit and non-competitively employ Nez Perce tribal members. The positions pay about $14.30/hour. Duties involve custodial and outdoor maintenance activities, i.e. cleaning, mowing, painting, trimming, litter pick up, raking, watering, loading/unloading, carrying/hauling, and using common hand and power tools. Laborers work under the direction of fulltime park personnel, but they will also be expected to work independently on assigned tasks at Spalding, Orofino, White Bird, Weippe, Buffalo Eddy, and East Kamiah. Qualifications are proof of school enrollment in fall 2012; a valid drivers license; ability to perform the duties of the position; and willingness to contribute as part of a team. College, vo-tech, and older high school students (preferably seniors) are encouraged to apply. Our goals are to address park maintenance needs, and offer National Park Service work experience to tribal members, as may spark interest in subsequent park employment opportunities. If I can be of further information, please call. Due to mandatory background checks imposed on federal agencies since 9/11, hope to begin the hiring process by late February, so our hires can start work as their class schedules permit beginning in May. You may share this information with other tribal contacts. For those students who may be more inclined toward jobs that share Nez Perce history and culture with park visitors, similar opportunities exist in the park's interpretive program, for which you may directly contact Terry O'Halloran, at 208-843-7035. Thank you, Scott Eckberg, Idaho Unit Manager, Nez Perce National Historical Park, 39063 US Highway 95, Spalding ID 83540, scott_eckberg@nps.gov, 208-843-7051

Washington State NRCS is hiring seven (7) college students for the summer. Beginning December 15, 2011, college students may apply (www.usajobs.gov) for paid on-the-job training positions with the US Dept. of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service in Washington. Requirements: Pursuing a 4 year degree in agriculture or natural resources, USA Citizen, Available to work full-time for at least 2 summers until graduation, and Willing to accept position in any part of WA State. Form more information and how to apply contact: Cathy Firth, HR Specialist, USDA NRCS, 316 W. Boone Ave., Suite 450, Spokane, WA 99201, or email her at Cathy.firth@wa.usda.gov, or call her at (509) 323-2934. Contact As Soon As Possible.

State of Idaho Parks & Recreation is recruiting for Seasonal Employment.  Why spend the summer indoors when you can work outside in a beautiful state park? Idaho State Parks offers a variety of seasonal employment opportunities. Seasonal employees are an important part of the park staff, helping to make the park an invit-ing destination and a pleasant place to stay. There are a wide variety of tasks to perform; maintenance duties to include building and grounds maintenance, general cleaning, minor repair, mowing, trimming and irrigation. As a seasonal employee, you may find yourself working on interpretive programs and public rela-tions which involves developing and presenting campground programs, junior ranger pro-grams, guided hikes, and camp fire talks. Working at the entrance station of a park taking money or answering questions may fill your day. Work hours vary from park to park and job to job. Often, both seasonal staff and regular park employees work weekends and holidays, when the parks are busiest.

TYPES of JOBS a seasonal employee might perform

Building and Grounds Maintenance General cleaning of visitor center and office facilities; daily cleaning of public rest rooms, washing windows, vacuuming, dusting, and scrubbing floors; collecting and disposing of garbage and litter; minor repair of facilities and equipment; lawn mowing, trimming and irrigation.

Public Relations Greeting visitors; maintaining park publication inventory and displays; re-sponding to information requests from management, staff and visitors; providing information in person and via email, phone, and fax.

Retail Maintaining retail displays of resale inventory, ordering replacement inventory, oper-ating a cash register and making change for item sales; handling money including balancing and closing cash register; completing sales transmittals and making bank deposits.

Clerical Keeping required records and files, preparing correspondence and reports, or filing and compiling data for reports as directed.

Interpretive Program Presenting outdoor campfire programs and Junior Ranger programs for children. In addition you may be building wayside exhibits and interpretive signing, interior interpretive exhibits at park visitor centers, or producing brochures, and trail guides.

 Resource Management Inventorying and monitoring plants and wildlife, treating noxious weeds, serving on a wildfire suppression crew, repairing fences, working on trails and restor-ing disturbed landscapes.

Marina Duties Fueling Boats and providing other assistance to boaters.

Length of employment: The length of employment differs among the parks, but typically lasts 15 weeks from the latter part of May to the first part of September. However, there are jobs that begin as early as March and may last into November. Because the need varies, return to school needs and travel schedules can often be taken into consideration. If you have any questions, please contact the specific park.

Requirements: You should be able to perform routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning rest rooms, operate a variety of equipment, follow written and oral instructions, perform mod-erately heavy labor, work under adverse weather conditions, and deal appropriately and tact-fully with others. Some positions require a valid drivers license, standard First-Aid and CPR certifications. You may also be required to wear a uniform.

How to Apply: Apply online or download and complete the Seasonal Application Form, then mail it to the Idaho State Park of your choice. Addresses are available below and are also available on each parks individual webpage.

Most parks will make hiring decisions during early spring; however, applications are accepted throughout the summer because seasonal positions may become available during the summer and fall months.

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation participates in the E-Verify program an Internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the em-ployment eligibility of their newly hired employees.

Some parks have housing available for the seasonal staff (shown below). For more infor-mation about housing availability, seasonal vacancies or other information you may contact the park at the address and phone numbers below.

You may also contact the Human Resources office in Boise at the address below or call (208) 514-2493 or jobs@idpr.idaho.gov.
Idaho State Parks Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0065

Idaho State Parks & Recreation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to recruit and hire qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

For more information please contact the Human Resource office at the address below or call (208) 514-2493 or jobs@idpr.idaho.gov.

Idaho State Parks Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, Idaho 83720-0065

Shasta-Trinity National Forest Temporary Employment 2012 Temporary Non-Fire Job Announcements: Listed on this page are temporary employment opportunities for the 2012 field season. A wide variety of jobs are available in archaeology, botany, business administration, recreation, timber, trails, and wildlife. It is recommended that you apply as soon as possible to be considered for any of these positions, as hiring will begin in February and March.
To apply for these temporary jobs you will need to apply through Avue Digital Services https://www.avuedigitalservices.com/usfs/applicant.html.
TThese positions are located at various offices and stations throughout the forest. The most important thing you need to do in order to be hired for any of these jobs is to select our Avue locations (eg, Redding, Mount Shasta, Weaverville, California etc.) You are only allowed to select 9 (nine) locations in Avue for each vacancy announcement. To be considered for Shasta-Trinity National Forest locations, they must be among the nine locations you have selected. Questions regarding a specific position or office/station location should be directed to the contact name listed in the table.

USDA Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.