Northern Region Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests
Duty Location: Hamilton, MT
Outreach deadline: October 26, 2015
The Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests are advertising to fill a Permanent Full Time Shared Land Uses Program Manager. This shared position serves as Program Manager for Lands Special Uses for the Bitterroot and Lolo National Forests. Responsibilities include the strategic oversight, short and long-term planning, management, prioritization and administration of a complex and varied Forest non-rec Special Use workload including permits, licenses, leases, power transmission lines, communication sites, water transmission lines, municipal water, sewage and waste storage facilities, hydropower generating facilities, road rights-of-way (DOT, FRTA, FLPMA), etc. The position also provides support and recommendations regarding the Forests lands program to the Westside Land Adjustment and Boundary Management Zone. The incumbent participates with District Rangers and Services Staff to develop and integrate an overall program of work.
This position requires outstanding communication skills to interact with various local, state, federal, and Tribal governments; private, industry, and issues-based interest groups; line officers, program managers, and resource specialists at the Ranger District, Forest Supervisor’s Office. The position requires knowledge of law, regulation and policy specific to special use application and authorization management, adverse authorization actions, and appeals
Application:
Interested applicants must submit the attached outreach response form in person or by email to Amber Richardson, Forest Engineer, Lands & Mineral Staff, Bitterroot National Forest (406)363-7160 amrichardson@fs.fed.us as soon as possible. Please direct any questions to Amber Richardson, Forest Engineer, Lands & Mineral Staff, Bitterroot National Forest (406)363-7160 amrichardson@fs.fed.us.