Project Manager – Special Uses
Position Overview:
The Project Manager – Special Uses oversees the planning and management of projects involving special use authorizations for the USDA Forest Service. This position ensures policy compliance, coordinates stakeholder engagement, and supports the processing and oversight of new, amended, or complex authorizations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the full lifecycle of special use authorizations, including new proposals, renewals, and amendments.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project compliance with Forest Service policy.
- Develop schedules, review documentation, and support technical review of applications.
- Conduct records research and advise on policy and legal matters affecting special use management.
- Perform site inspections, ensuring permittee compliance with all regulations.
- Support process improvement and documentation for consistent program delivery.
Qualifications:
- At least 10 years of experience in special use permitting, federal land management, or related legal/policy roles.
- Strong understanding of USDA Forest Service special use processes and authorities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and maintain meticulous records.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data/document management systems.
Location: Fully remote, with periodic travel for inspections or meetings across National Forests in North Carolina.
Hours: 8 hours per week
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