Individual Placement- National Visitor Use Monitoring Survey – Deer River RANGER DISTRICT

Job description

Position Summary This position will primarily focus on conducting national visitor use monitoring (NVUM) surveys at recreation sites across the Chippewa National Forest. Prospective candidates would be expected to interact directly with National Forest visitors to complete surveys at pre-determined locations and times using established survey protocols and questions. These NVUM surveys help to develop an estimate of the recreation use on national forests. Data collection methods, including onsite surveys and traffic counters, provide the US Forest Service with data on visitor satisfaction, recreation activity patterns, demographics, and visitor satisfaction. NVUM information assists Congress, Forest Service leaders, and program managers in making sound decisions that best serve the public and protect valuable natural resources by providing science-based, reliable information about the type, quantity, quality, and location of recreation use on public lands. This position provides excellent experience for candidates who wish to pursue a career with the USDA Forest Service as NVUM surveys are completed on every National Forest and Grassland on a five-year cycle. In addition to conduct...