Realty Specialist Resource Assistant

Jump start your career with the Forest Service through the Resource Assistant Program. Work with our team to build your skills, network and make a difference!

Realty specialists handle obtaining property or transferring rights of property that the Forest Service manages or will manage. They supply advice on realty work for land statute and rights, land ownership adjustment, land use authorization, and land management planning. They will also work with other Federal agencies, state and local governments, congressional delegations, individuals, and other groups.

Duties

• Support administration of a variety of special use authorizations (permits, term permits, leases, and/or easements) for activities including: recreation residences, linear rights-of-ways, electric power lines, gas pipelines, outfitter/guides, campground concessions, recreation events, communication uses, and more!
• Utilize Geographic Information System (GIS) and the Forest Service Special Uses Data System (SUDS) database to support administration of the GMFL Special Uses (SU) program, including creating maps, drafting permits, monitoring permits, generating bills, recording permit compliance, and generating reports.
• Conduct and document permit inspections and performance evaluations for lands and recreation special uses.
• Draft National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for SU projects.
• Evaluate simple special uses proposals according to regulatory screening criteria. As part of evaluation, contact various publics, other governmental personnel, and Forest Service specialists to conduct capability determinations and to determine compliance with forest plan direction.
• Processes special use permits making certain the use to be made of the land is compatible with Forest Service programs and objectives and that each permit fully protects the public interest.
• Keep land special uses authorization holders, applicants, and concerned publics informed of Forest Service regulations, restrictions, time frames, and resource management practices.
• Process special uses authorization renewals, terminations, revocations, or suspensions as appropriate. Complete, or assure completion of, appropriate documentation to support action.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computers and the skills to prepare documents using word processing skills. The position requires that skills in using electronic databases, geographic information systems, and geographic positioning systems already exist or be developed over time.
• Ability to deal with widely diverse groups representing a variety of philosophies; negotiate effectively and fairly in the face of adversity; stimulate discussion leading to resolution among groups with divergent beliefs; and maintain a professional image of the Forest Service during all of the above.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely to prepare and submit correspondence and technical reports.
• Competency in reading and interpreting maps (ownership, aerial, topographic).
• Knowledge or enthusiasm to learn about public land laws (including the National Forest Management Act and NEPA), Code of Federal Regulations, and Forest Service policy applicable to the administration of special uses authorizations.
• Knowledge of environmental laws and regulation required to assist in the development of supporting environmental documentation.
  
  $750/week stipend, health care, $1,000 housing allowance
  
  Training and travel allowance
  
  Connect to Forest Service staff, partners, and stakeholders
  
  Direct hiring eligibility upon successful program completion