Willamette National Forest- Special Use Permitting Program Individual Placement

Position Title: Special Use Permitting Program Individual Placement

Position Summary:

The United States Forest Service (USFS) Willamette National Forest is recruiting one individual placement to provide support to its special use permitting program at the Forest’s Supervisor’s Office in Springfield, OR. The individual placement will work with the special uses program manager and with Forest and District special use administrators to complete mission-critical work pertaining to management of land use authorizations. Through direct training and experience, both in the office and field, the selected candidate will gain exposure to this facet of Federal land management.

About Northwest Youth Corps (NYC):

Northwest Youth Corps was created in 1984 to offer teenagers and young adults an education-based, work experience modeled after the historic Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930’s. Today, we serve over 1,000 youth and young adults each year across a four-state region who restore critical habitat, build trails, lead volunteers, and educate youth and young adults to learn, grow and experience success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learning the processes, procedures, and documentation needed for operation of the program (15%)
• Hard copy and electronic file review and record keeping (40%)
• Processing proposals and preparation of approval documents (10%)
• Assistance with the environmental review process (NEPA) (5%)
• Inspection and monitoring of permit areas and activities (20%)
• Working with permittees and proponents (10%)

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office and Adobe software.
• Valid State driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle. Government vehicles are available for work-related travel, but the selected candidate is responsible for travel to and from the Forest Supervisor’s office.
• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• High school diploma/ GED

Desired Qualifications:

• Skill in using desktop geographic information system software (such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online).
• Skill in using mobile data collection devices (such as a Samsung tablet) and software (such as Survey123 and Field Maps).

Duty Location:

Duties may include a variety of locations within the Willamette National Forest, but are primarily performed from the Forest’s Supervisor’s office in Springfield, OR. Eugene/Springfield is the second largest community in Oregon, and the home of the University of Oregon.

The Willamette National Forest is a large, complex forest, encompassing over 1.6 million acres in Oregon, which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascades. There are four Districts, an experimental forest, and a diverse and challenging program of work. It is known for its numerous volcanic peaks, the forested Cascade Range, and its outstanding rivers which stretches for 110 miles along the western slopes of the Cascades. There are four Districts, an experimental forest, and a diverse and challenging program of work. It is known for its numerous volcanic peaks, the forested Cascade Range, and its outstanding rivers.

For more information about the Willamette National Forest, visit our website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/willamette or https://www.facebook.com/willamettenf

Terms of Employment:

One individual placement will complete a term of service (47 weeks), starting April/May, 2026, through January/February, 2027. The intern will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays. The intern will typically work five eight-hour days per week, with some weekend work is possible but not anticipated. All work is in-person, not virtual. Interns are responsible for providing their own personal transportation and food.

Program Benefits:

Interns will earn a living allowance of $39,480 dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 47-week internship.

The living allowance is taxable. Gear and housing fund is available.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: April/May,2026, through January/February, 2027

Length of Term: 47 weeks

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach out to the Northwest Youth Corps Internship Department at interns@nwyouthcorps.org  or Matthew Peterson at Matthew.Peterson1@usda.gov.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).