Special Use & Lands

This is a virtual position. Use of gov laptop/equipment & access to NRM/other databases will be sufficient to execute position needs and objectives.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience OR HS/GED Degree

• The enrollee should have experience with Forest or Regional level administration of lands special uses program. Have working knowledge of how to administer complex special uses permits as well as managing data in SUDS. There is a high degree of independent judgment and initiative required in assigned areas of responsibility and related areas. The enrollee will work closely with the National Special Uses Program Manager.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
• Adobe Pro & Special Use Database System

Duties:

The enrollee will be a Forest resource to assist with reviewing, processing, and administering various special uses permits. Primary focus will be on relieving backlog of expiring permits, training current employees working within the Special Uses Database (SUDS), reviewing permits for correctness and legal/policy accuracy as needed.

• Administers various aspects of the Special Uses program, including administering special use authorizations (permits, leases, and/or easements) for a variety of special uses (Lands & rec) and assisting with entering and updating data.   30%
• Provide support and assistance to units in the administering complex special uses authorizations. Particular focus on mentorship of new employees.   30%
• Assist with generating and tracking cost recovery and related bills for special uses. Queries and generates Special Use Database System (SUDS) reports and user views for use in administration.   25%
• Provides technical advice on the appropriate authorities and fees for issuance of special use authorizations in accordance with policy, law, regulations, and local conditions.   15%

• Special Uses Database System user training
• Physical requirements: Work will be performed primarily in an office setting. Some light field work such as site inspections may require walking short distances and spending significant time standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.
• Remote work arrangements are available for this position.