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National Avalanche Center Forecast Platform Manager
Forest Service · Posted 45 days ago
About the Role
The position will be located at a Forest Service office. The incumbent directs an avalanche program which educates the public on avalanche science and safety, interpreting current and expected snowpack and weather conditions used in preparing and issuing daily regional avalanche advisories for backcountry travelers and others. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Rebecca Hodgetts at (719) 398 3213 or rebecca.hodgetts@usda.gov.
What You'll Do
- →The duties listed below are at the full performance level.
- →Directs, conducts, and oversees avalanche training, education, and certification of permittees, the public and Forest Service personnel.
- →Provides training, leadership and guidance to other avalanche professionals and avalanche centers in the region.
- →Maintains close liaison with other Forest Service Avalanche Centers, and other government agencies, such as the National Weather Service.
- →Responsible for evaluating National Weather Service products and observations to create a daily mountain weather forecast, which is included in the avalanche advisories.
- →Oversees and prepares overall program budgets for the continuance and maintenance of the Avalanche Center.
- →Prepares short- and long-range plans and tracks expenditures.
- →Works closely with various funding partners in planning current and future budgets, grant writing, and representing the Center in various educational and fundraising events conducted by funding partners.
- →Pursues and develops long term partnerships with private businesses and public agencies to acquire funding and increase the cooperation with the various groups.
- →Fosters ongoing relationships with partners in the community to maintain support for the Center.
- →Directs and conducts field work and oversees the development of avalanche program, to include advisories and avalanche warnings.
- →Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.
Requirements
- ✓See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8c8fe9c5-2ce2-4356-b7a4-37d41008d242
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