The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres (780,000 km2). Major divisions of the agency include the National Forest System, State and Private Forestry, and the Research and Development branch.

The mission of the Forest Service is "To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations." Its motto is "Caring for the land and serving people." As the lead Federal agency in natural resource conservation, the US Forest Service provides leadership in the protection, management, and use of the Nation’s forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems. The agency's ecosystem approach to management integrates ecological, economic, and social factors to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment to meet current and future needs. Through implementation of land and resource management plans, the agency ensures sustainable ecosystems by restoring and maintaining species diversity and ecological productivity that helps provide recreation, water, timber, minerals, fish, wildlife, wilderness, and aesthetic values for current and future generations of people.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

USDA Forest Service

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Duties

- 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**

Conditions of employment

- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.

- Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.

- Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.

- Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served. Refer to the Next Steps section for more information.

- Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.

- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov

**Qualifications**

In order to qualify, you must meet the

Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled in any of the job series listed below.

**Basic Requirement**

**GS-1301 - Physical Science:**

**Degree: ** Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.

**OR**

Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

**GS-0401- Biological Science**

Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

**OR ** Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major field of study that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major.

**OR ** Combination of education and experience that included 24 semester hours in course work in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, AND experience sufficient to demonstrate that I possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation that is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field needed to perform the work of the occupation.

**GS-0101- Social Science**

Degree: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position

**OR ** Combination of education and experience -- that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

**OR ** Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

**In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must also possess experience and/or directly related education in the amounts listed below and selective placement factors.**

**Specialized Experience Requirement**

For the GS-09: You must have one year specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following:

- Collected and analyzed data describing snow, weather, and avalanche conditions in order to publish operational or public forecasts of avalanche hazards (e.g. video, social media, and web applications);

- Worked with partnering agencies, organizations, and non-profits to develop or support avalanche safety programs, messaging, education, outreach, volunteering, funding, etc.

- Instructed snow science and avalanche education and awareness to professionals, partners, and/or general public;

- Conducted avalanche mitigation using slope cuts or explosives to reduce avalanche hazards within an operational area (ski area or highway corridor), or worked in a public avalanche forecasting capacity; and/or

- Operated snowmobiles and used backcountry skis or snowboards to conduct daily safety and risk assessments of mountainous backcountry and avalanche terrain in harsh winter environments.

- OR a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related;

- OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

**For the GS-11 level **: Applicants must have one-year specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09). Specialized experience is defined as three or more of the following:

- Observed, collected and analyzed scientific snow properties in order to forecast avalanche conditions and mountain weather;

- Developed long term partnerships with private businesses and public agencies to acquire funding and support for the program;

- Prepared operational budgets and participating in grants and agreements management;

- Served as a local point of contact for all media communications regarding avalanches;

- Conducted and coordinated avalanche education and awareness to partners and/or the general public;

- Advanced back-country mountaineering skills, and the ability to operate snowmobiles and ski safely in mountainous avalanche terrain; AND/OR

- Operated snowmobiles and used backcountry skis or snowboards to conduct daily safety and risk assessments of mountainous backcountry and avalanche terrain in harsh winter environments.

- OR 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D.

- OR equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to the position being filled).

- OR an appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.)

**Selective Factors (Screen out Elements): ** Demonstrate avalanche field experience that has equipped you with the knowledge to thoroughly comprehend, analyze, and apply factors affecting snow stability and avalanche potential to reduce public risk and increase employee safety. **AND **Expert level experience to safely and efficiently navigate mountainous, backcountry, avalanche terrain in a harsh winter environment using backcountry skis and snowmobiles.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

**TIME IN GRADE REQUIREMENT: ** If you are a current federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirements of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. This requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

See above for education that may be qualifying for the specific grade level.

Additional information

This position has a work schedule that typically starts very early in the morning. The forecasts are typically available by 6:00 A.M. which may require working at 4:00 A.M. in the morning.

If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is not guaranteed.

The Forest Service may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government, to attract highly qualified candidates. Additional Information is available on the

This is a non-bargaining unit position.

We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Avalanche Center Director.

Rancher Hat Bar is an experience like no other, from the atmosphere to the process of creating your own one of a kind hat. 

Our story started out of a vintage camper trailer in January of 2023 and quickly grew into 2 storefronts in 9 months. April 2023 was our first location in Folsom, California and our second is in Scottsdale, Arizona and this location opened in September 2023. Our first employee was hired in June of 2023 and as of May 2024, we have 30 employees with 5 high level management positions. We grew quickly and conquered the market, we are opening 5 more stores by quarter 1 of 2025. We are a nationally and internationally recognized brand with a lot of social media presence. Follow along and see where we go next.

Industry: Retail
Company Size: 11-50 employees

Rancher Hat Bar

**Company Description **

Rancher Hat Bar is a unique experience where customers can create their own one-of-a-kind hat. We pride ourselves in providing an unforgettable experience to our customers. Rancher Hat Bar is a very fast growing company expanding to multiple locations by the end of the year. We are a fun, rowdy company that cares about our staff that has become family and we hope to carry that throughout our expansion. Rancher Hat Bar is a nationally and internationally recognized brand with a strong social media presence. Working for us is more than a retail job, you're becoming apart of something big. Customers fly across the country and know our staff by name, you are becoming apart of the brand.

**Role Description **

This full-time role is for a Retail Store Manager located in the Northstar Village of Lake Tahoe, CA. The Retail Store Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily store operations, managing team members, ensuring excellent customer service, and driving sales. Additional responsibilities include training staff, maintaining store appearance, handling customer inquiries, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

**Qualifications **

- Excellent Communication and Customer Service skills

- Strong focus on Customer Satisfaction

- Team Management and Leadership abilities

- Proven Sales experience and skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

- Previous retail management experience is a plus

**Why You'll Love It **

- Rancher Culture

- Flexible Schedule

- Tips and Bonuses

- Opportunities and Growth

- Travel Opportunities

- Sales Incentives

Please apply using LinkedIn and if you would like to get ahold of us regarding your application, email:Hiring@rancherhatbar.com

~~*Rancher Hat Bar has a strong social media presence, it is a requirement to be filmed, participate in social media posts, news, filmed by customers and more. DO NOT apply if you do not agree to this. ~~

Retail Store Manager

Cloudastructure - Smarter, Safer Video Surveillance

For nearly 20 years, Cloudastructure has been a trusted leader in cloud-based video surveillance helping businesses of all sizes protect their people, property, and profits.

Our AI and machine learning powered platform transforms traditional surveillance into an intelligent, cyber-secure solution that’s:
-Easy to deploy: Cameras connect through an on-site Cloud Video Recorder (CVR) to the cloud.
-Camera-agnostic: Works with most existing systems, no need to rip and replace.
-Accessible anywhere: Authorized users can monitor in real-time, from any device.
-Cost-efficient: Competitive pricing, subscription-based service, and on average 40% less than the cost of guards.
-Flexible installation: We’ll manage it for you or connect you with trusted local installation partners.

Our 98% deterrence rate in 2024 highlights that with Cloudastructure, you don’t just record incidents, you prevent them. Backed by 24/7 support and scalable across the enterprise, our solution brings peace of mind without the burden of upfront capital costs.

Industry: Software Development
Company Size: 11-50 employees

Cloudastructure, Inc.

The Solutions Engineer supports the sales process by designing security systems tailored to each customer’s unique environment. This role conducts virtual site assessments, develops system layouts, and prepares proposals and cost estimates for surveillance and security system deployments. The Solutions Engineer works closely with sales representatives and subcontractors to translate site conditions and customer requirements into well-designed security solutions that are accurately scoped and ready for installation. This role is well suited for someone with experience in physical security systems, low-voltage installations, surveillance systems, or security system integration who enjoys designing solutions and working with customers.

**Key Responsibilities ****Site Assessments **

- Conduct virtual site walks with prospective customers to evaluate security needs and site conditions

- Assess site layout, infrastructure, connectivity, and coverage requirements

- Document site conditions to support system design and installation planning

**System Design **

- Design site-specific security systems including camera placement, coverage zones,  and monitoring areas

- Design systems that integrate existing security networks

- Develop system layouts that provide effective visibility and coverage

- Create design documentation to support installation and deployment planning

**Proposal Development **

- Prepare proposals and system estimates based on approved system designs

- Develop equipment lists, system specifications, and installation scope

- Build and maintain accurate calculators using Excel or similar tools

- Maintain proposal documentation and track active quotes

**Subcontractor Coordination **

- Coordinate with subcontractors to obtain site walk feedback and installation pricing

- Work with low-voltage installers, electricians, networking technicians, and security contractors to scope projects accurately

- Ensure installation requirements are clearly defined in proposals and project documentation

**Sales Support **

- Partner with sales representatives throughout the pre-sales process

- Provide technical expertise during discovery calls and customer meetings

- Assist in presenting system designs and answering technical questions

**Technical Validation **

- Ensure proposed solutions are technically sound and feasible to deploy

- Confirm equipment compatibility, networking requirements, and installation readiness

**Qualifications ****Required **

- Experience designing or supporting physical security or surveillance systems

- Strong understanding of IP camera systems, networking, and system architecture

- Experience creating system layouts, equipment lists, and project cost estimates

- Ability to scope installation work including low-voltage cabling, camera mounting, and networking requirements

- Experience coordinating with low-voltage installers, electricians, or security system contractors

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical solutions to customers

**Preferred **

- Experience working for a security systems integrator, surveillance provider, or low-voltage installation company

- Experience using system design or diagramming tools to create system layouts

- Strong proficiency in Excel or similar tools for building system estimates

- Experience supporting pre-sales engineering or technical sales processes

Solutions Engineer - Security Systems

Who is Apex? 

We’re a team of award-winning professionals who tackle environmental challenges to save our clients time and money.

If you’re seeking responsive service and real-time results, contact us! We’d be happy to help. If you provide that caliber of technical excellence, contact us as well! We’re always seeking top talent. 

Our competitors tout results. We deliver them. We saved one client over $30M while helping them achieve local community support and national recognition. But don’t take our word for it. Ask our clients. Partner with Apex. Discover what sets us apart. You’ll be glad you did.

About Apex

Established in 1988, Apex is a national multidisciplinary consulting and engineering services firm with a robust portfolio of capabilities in water; environment; environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and resiliency; health and safety; compliance and assurance; and infrastructure. Rated #13 as an ENR All-Environmental firm and #68 in the top 200 overall, we are known for our technical expertise, rapid response, operational integrity, and exceptional client satisfaction. We operate in all 50 states and maintain a highly capable and diverse team of scientists, geologists, engineers, technicians, and information management specialists. 

At Apex, we pride ourselves on our culture of diversity and inclusion. We respect and appreciate the rich differences that race, gender identity and expression, family, sexual orientation, age, national origin, work experience, education, physical ability, and religion bring to the fabric of our organization. For Apex, it’s not just a box to check. We believe it’s the collaborative foundation that drives our success.

Industry: Environmental Services
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Apex Companies

Are you highly motivated, hard-working, and seeking to join a growth-focused consulting & engineering firm? Are you looking for a company that will invest in your development and grow your professional skills? If so, consider a career with Apex!

Powered by record sales, extraordinary client retention, strategic acquisitions, and an entrepreneurial spirit, Apex Companies is one of the fastest growing engineering and environmental consulting firms in the US. We were recently recognized by the Zweig Group as one of the fastest growing firms in the AEC industry. We take pride in providing our clients with exceptional service and have earned numerous awards for project excellence. We continue to grow, and **we want you to grow with us.**

Apex is seeking a Project Geologist to be based in Truckee, CA.

**Your Responsibilities As a Project Geologist**

- Conduct and manage environmental investigations, soil and groundwater remediation, soil gas and indoor air evaluations, etc., for a variety of clients with complex technical and regulatory issues

- Meet with clients and regulatory agencies, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, the Department of Toxic and Substances Control, the Regional Water Quality Control Board and local Environmental Health agencies.

- Write and review remedial documents and reports such as feasibility studies, remedial and/or corrective action plans, remedial design documents, remedial progress and completion reports, etc.

- Design and negotiate remedial solutions for contaminated soil and ground water

- Direct the production of maps and plans in digital format using GIS.

- Maintain chemical, stratigraphic, and other data and mine data to produce various representations, including time-series graphs.

- Conduct statistical evaluations of groundwater data, including trend analyses, intra-well comparisons, and inter-well comparisons.

- Coordinate the investigation of field work for client projects including scheduling and oversight of utility locating, excavation, and drilling firms

- Assist in mentorship and training of junior staff in field procedures, data management, and GIS production.

- Meet or exceed client’s scope, budget, and schedule expectations

- Evaluate sample results and develop tables and figures for technical reports

- Write and review proposals

- Mentor, train, and oversee scientific staff and ensure quality work product

- Ensure project work is completed safely while maintaining quality and integrity of work and data

- Actively develop your own career growth

**What We're Looking For**

- BS in Geology or closely aligned field including completion of a field course of study

- 5+ years of experience providing environmental consulting services including conducting subsurface investigations, writing technical reports, and using GIS for digital map representations.

- Experience conducting groundwater sampling using various methods including low-flow sampling

- PG or GIT license preferred but not required

- Experience conducting stratigraphic logging using various drilling methods potentially including hollow-stem auger, direct-push, air rotary, and rock coring.

- 40-hour OSHA certification and current 8-Hour HAZWOPER refresher

- Ability to effectively interact with clients, regulatory agencies, field staff, technical staff, and subcontractors.

- Ability to write project work plans, health and safety plans, traffic control plans, erosion control plans, etc.

- Ability to mentor, train, and manage staff

- Strong technical writing and communication skills

- Strong safety awareness, good working safety record, and understanding of safe work practices

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

**Why You'll Love Working For Us**

- Company-subsidized medical and dental.

- Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability.

- 401k match, tuition assistance, and more.

- Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.

- Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.

- Working with the best and brightest in the industry.

- 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US.

Apex Job Title: Scientist 3

Req ID: 11262

Annual Expected Pay Range: $100,000 USD - $110,000 USD

We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity and differences of our employees, customers, and communities. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Apex aims to make apexcos.com accessible to all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, please contact Talent@apexcos.com or (301) 417-0200. Likewise, feel free to reach out to us if you would like to view or discuss Apex policy related to equal employment opportunity or have any related concerns. EO/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer

~~TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Apex Companies does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes for any of our job postings to our career’s sites, or to any employees of Apex Companies or affiliates. Apex Companies is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. ~~

Project Geologist

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