The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Twin Falls District has treated nearly 27,000 acres of juniper to improve sage grouse habitat? One juniper treatment method used is mastication. The Burley Landscape Project has been a huge success thanks to partnership between the Bureau of Land Management and Pheasants Forever, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Lands and local permittees. This innovative partnership crosses land ownership boundaries for landscape level wildlife habitat improvement.
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Juniper Mastication on the Burley Landscape
The Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Twin Falls District has treated nearly 27,000 acres of juniper to improve sage grouse habitat? One juniper treatment method used is mastication. The Burley Landscape Project has been a huge success thanks to partnership between the Bureau of Land Management and Pheasants Forever, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Idaho Department of Lands and local permittees. This innovative partnership crosses land ownership boundaries for landscape level wildlife habitat improvement.
Planting Partnerships-Twin Falls District BLM and Clif Bar
All too often in Southern Idaho, summertime means wildfire. In 2017, 150 wildfires burned on the BLM's Twin Falls District consuming over 214,000 acres of wildlife habitat, forage for livestock grazing and scenic desert. After the smoke clears, the BLM and its many cooperators get to work planting sagebrush seedlings on critical habitat throughout public lands. These partnerships are a testament to the BLM's commitment to the shared conservation stewardship to sustain the health, diversity and productivity of America's public lands for multiple uses.
Friday, December 8, 2017
Senior Fire Dispatcher GS 5/6/7 Shoshone- Twin Falls District BLM
Range Technician (Senior Fire Dispatcher), GS-0455-5/6/7
Announcement No: ID-Merit-2018-0013
Opens: 12/08/2017 Closes: 12/26/2017
Location: Shoshone, Idaho
Full Performance Level: GS-07
Moving expenses ARE NOT authorized.
Open to:
- All current or former federal employees with competitive/reinstatement eligibility.
- CTAP/ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area.
- Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligibles.
- Persons eligible under Special Hiring Authorities
- CTAP/ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area.
- Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligibles.
- Persons eligible under Special Hiring Authorities
- Current or former time-limited employees eligible under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) USE FOR DOI Internal only
To apply, click on this link: USAJOBS
Range Technician (Senior Fire Dispatcher), GS-0455-5/6/7
Announcement No: ID-DEU-2018-0008
Opens: 12/08/2017 Closes: 12/26/2017
Location: Shoshone, Idaho
Full Performance Level: GS-07
Moving expenses ARE NOT authorized.
Open to all U.S. citizens.
To apply, click on this link: USAJOBS
Note: These announcements are being advertised concurrently. Applicants should apply for each announcement they wished to be considered for.
If you are a Pathways Intern who is preparing for graduation and you are interested in this position, please contact the HR Specialist advertising this position for further information.
Melody A. Summers
HR Specialist - Idaho State Office
US Department Of the Interior - Bureau of Land Management
Contact: /Office: 208.373.3960/Fax: 208.373.3919
Contact: /Office: 208.373.3960/Fax: 208.373.3919
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
BLM to implement annual seasonal closures in the Wood River Valley Dec. 1
News Release
DATE: Nov. 29, 2017
CONTACT: Heather Tiel-Nelson, 208-736-2352
BLM to implement annual seasonal closures in the
Wood River Valley Dec. 1
TWIN FALLS, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office will implement seasonal motorized use closures in the Wood River Valley beginning Dec. 1, 2017, and ending April 30, 2018, to protect deer and elk.
“Nearly every winter season causes elk and deer to work harder for their food and shelter,” said Shoshone Field Office Outdoor Recreation Planner John Kurtz. “These seasonal closures help to protect animals that find refuge within these areas. It is important to help minimize human-related stress on wildlife.” The seasonal closures are for BLM-managed land only.
The BLM encourages the public to carefully gauge their actions when recreating this winter to minimize impacts to deer and elk that could be in the area. “Motorized and non-motorized recreationists disturb wildlife and cause them to expend vital energy that is needed for survival,” said Kurtz. “When deer or elk are encountered during an outing, it is important to respect the animals and view them from a distance so that noise or close proximity will not cause additional stress."
The following areas in the Wood River Valley are closed annually to motorized use, including snowmobiles, from Dec. 1 through April 30:
· Martin/ Big Dry Canyon
· Croy Creek to south of Townsend Gulch
· Big and Little Beaver Drainages
· South slopes above East Fork
· Elk Mountain area
· Portions of Picabo Hills
The BLM patrols these areas to monitor and enforce closures. A map detailing the closures within the Wood River Valley is attached and hard copies are also available through the Shoshone Field Office at 400 West F Street in Shoshone. For additional information, please contact Outdoor Recreation Planner John Kurtz at (208) 732-7296.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The agency’s mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. Diverse activities authorized on these lands generated $75 billion in sales of goods and services throughout the American economy in fiscal year 2016—more than any other agency in the Department of the Interior. These activities supported more than 372,000 jobs.
Monday, December 4, 2017
Twin Falls District BLM Fire Management is Hiring!
Looking for a great summer job? Join the Twin Falls District BLM Fire Management Team for the 2018 fire season! Applications are open! Apply before Jan. 30 to be considered for the 2018 fire season.
Wildland Firefighter Engine
GS-0455-03/04/05
Open: 12/4/17- Close: 02/27/18
Early Cutoff Date BDO GS-5: 1/9/18
Early Cutoff Date (All Others): 1/30/18
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BLM-FIRE-2018-022-DE
Range Tech (Dispatcher)
GS-0455-04/05/06/07
Open: 12/4/17 - Close: 2/27/18
Early Cutoff Date: 1/30/18
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BLM-FIRE-2018-023-DE
Fire Logistics Dispatcher
GS-2151-04/05/07
Open: 12/4/17 Closes: 2/27/18
Early Cutoff Date: 1/30/18
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BLM-FIRE-2018-067
Range Tech (Dispatcher)
GS-0455-03
Open: 12/4/17 - Close: 2/27/18
Early Cutoff Date: 1/30/18
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Range Tech (Fuels Module Crew)
GS-0455-05
Open: 11/13/17 - Close: 2/27/18
Early Cutoff Date: 1/9/18 BOI/Twin Falls
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Spvy Range Tech (Fuels Module Lead)
GS-0455-07
Open: 11/13/17 - Close: 2/27/18
Early Cutoff Date: 1/9/18
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Supvy Range Tech (Engine Crew)
GS-0455-07
Open: 11/27/17 - Close: 2/27/18
Early Cutoff Date BDO/TFD: 1/9/18
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Range Tech (Fire Support)
GS-0455-03/04/05
Open: 12/4/17 - Close: 2/27/18
Early Cutoff Date Shoshone: 1/9/18
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