Special Uses Realty Intern

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MobilizeGreen seeks a conservation-minded 32 week Special Uses Resource Assistant to support the USDA, Forest Service Olympic National Forest / Supervisor's Office in the area of special use administration. Special uses include land use such as communication site leases, commercial filming, utility lines, recreation residences, outfitter/guiding, and recreation events. Specific tasks include documentation in hard files and electronic files, billing support, corresponding with permit holders, database entry and clean up, inspection and monitoring, creation of authorization documents and becoming knowledgeable in the related directives. As skills progress, the Resource Assistant (RA) will be expected to carry simple permits from start to finish.

The Resource Assistants Program is designed for recent graduates and new professionals to launch their natural and cultural resources careers. The RA will receive hands-on learning experience, mentorship, and coaching to complete mission-critical work while developing leadership, critical thinking, and strategic communication skills. This is a developmental program.

MobilizeGreen is an organization committed to diversity. This fellowship program pays particular attention to groups underrepresented in the FWS workforce including but not limited to African American/Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, Alaska Native, Hispanic/Latino, and people that identify as LGBTQ+ or with disabilities.

Location: With an economic-engine fueled to a great extent by state government, Olympia enjoys the benefits of a stable work force, engaged and educated community, and well-supported school system. Historic downtown Olympia offers a variety of eclectic shopping and dining experiences, while Olympia's westside is a regional shopping destination at numerous national brand stores and the auto mall. Mild winters and pleasantly warm summers make the Olympia area an ideal place for outdoor recreation. In Olympia, you can "get out of town" without even leaving the city. Olympia maintains 40 public parks for your recreation enjoyment. Public trails lead to saltwater beaches where native tribes once met for potlatches through woods thick with big-leaf maples and towering Douglas firs. Salmon return to Budd Inlet each fall and run the ladder under the 5th Avenue Bridge. Olympia's strategic geographic location along Interstate 5 at the gateway to the Olympic Peninsula, puts one within two hours or less of regional recreational attractions - from hiking and skiing in the mountains to beach-combing along ocean shores.

Term: 32 Weeks (Full Time/40 hours per week)

Duty Station: Olympic National Forest/ Supervisors Office, 1835 Black Lake Blvd SW, Olympia, WA 98512

Benefits

• Weekly stipend of $650 per week
• $1000 per month housing stipend
• Hands on learning and job training experience
• Site travel stipend eligible
• 2-year direct hiring certificate with the Forest Service (with successful completion and 960 hours)
• Health insurance option available at no cost to Resource Assistant
• Mentorship for career and professional development

Position Duties:

• Specific tasks include documentation in hard files and electronic files, billing support, corresponding with permit holders, database entry and clean up, inspection and monitoring, creation of authorization documents and becoming knowledgeable in the related directives.
• Processes simple special use authorization renewals and assists with the processing of special use terminations, revocations, or suspensions as needed, completing appropriate documentation to support action.
• Inspects all permitted special uses for compliance with terms of the use permit. Confers with permittees or operators and attempts to gain compliance.
• Maintains the Special Use Data System (SUDS) and assumes the responsibility the accuracy of all records in the database, including preparing specialized reports and statistical reports.
• Establishes and maintains files relating to special use activities including: recreation residences, resorts, concessions, rights-of-ways, power lines, pipelines, and communication sites.

Work Environment:

Work environment conditions range from working inside an office setting and in the field to inspect permit activities. The RA may be required to work in remote locations on the forest, independently, and in teams. Fieldwork and administrative work in an office required. Driving on and navigating forest roads and hiking may be required. Proficient at using a computer as work will involve databases, Microsoft Word and other software.

Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Preferred Majors: Communications, Natural Resource Management, Outdoor Recreation, Ecology, Archaeology, or Geography/GIS.
• Direct experience conducting field work independently and collecting GPS data and photos in the field.
• Direct experience using GIS ArcPro (preferred, can be trained on the job).
• Direct experience interacting with the public in a customer service role. Comfortable engaging and talking with the public and permittees.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient at using a computer as work will involve databases, Microsoft Word and other software.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Valid Driver’s License Required. RA will be required to drive government vehicles. 
   

Competitive selection process; positions filled on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply ASAP.

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