The Ashley National Forest encompasses about a million and a half acres in northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. The Forest lies in three geographical areas: the east-west range of the Uinta Mountains, the Green River Basin, and the Tavaputs Plateau. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to 13,528 feet.

Steep canyons, high mountain peaks, glaciated basins, large open meadows, and desert badlands produce a rich diversity of vegetation and wildlife. The grasses and shrubs of the high mountain desert are replaced by pinyon and juniper as the elevation rises. In mid-elevation areas, aspen dominates and becomes mixed with conifer. Higher up, the vegetation changes to conifer forest composed of ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, fir, and spruce. Wildlife is abundant. Larger species include black bear, mountain lion, moose, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep.

About Vernal, Utah:
Vernal is situated in Northeast Utah South of Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area and West of Dinosaur National Monument and is the county seat of Uintah County. Vernal has a population of approximately 10,000 people. When combined with the residents of surrounding communities, the population of the Ashley Valley is approximately 15,000. Vernal is 180 miles east of Salt Lake City and 300 miles west of Denver

Summary

The Position:

Up to 2 positions will be filled and located out of Vernal, Utah.

A Recreation Technician Corpsmember performs assignments in support of the Recreation program located at the Ashley National Forest’s Ranger’s Office in Vernal, Utah. The forest is interested in filling one Recreation Technician Corpsmember position from mid-May until Mid-August, with the possibility of extending later into the fall season depending on workload and budgetary considerations.
Duties include but are not limited to: Contact visitors to provide information about recreation regulations, opportunities, and current restrictions. Provides information on resource management practices in the area. Conducts routine maintenance and repairs at campgrounds, yurts, and Guard Stations.
Checks for compliance with regulations, issues notices for common violations, and reports other violations to the supervisor. At designated fee sites, collects monies from the sale of recreation use permits, safeguards money, and unused permits. Assures recreation area and trails are maintained in accordance with standards. Constructs and rehabilitates minor recreation facilities and trails. Makes safety checks of public use areas and takes corrective action.
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Compensation Information

$16.14/hour along with health care coverage (if needed), worker's compensation, and FICA/Medicare.

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Recreation Technician Crew Corpsmember