Project Manager - Special Uses

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Project Manager to support the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service’s Special Uses division in North Carolina. This position is fully remote.

** Please note that this is a part-time position, (8) hours per week, on Tuesdays.**

I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the Project Manager at Terrestris do?

As the Project Manager you be responsible for managing the planning and implementation of complete projects. You will Plan, coordinate, develop, and / or manage the full cycle lifecycle of special use authorizations. You will integrate all functions and activities necessary to perform the project to meet the necessary requirements as well as plan and implement all aspects of a project to meet quality, statutory and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will coordinate among stakeholders, ensure compliance, and perform implementation of all tasks specific to special uses. You will be responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, scoping, directing, executing, monitoring, and controlling major aspects of the project, including monitoring, processing new proposals, advising on complex special use issues, advising on policy, processing amendments as well as interfacing with Forest support personnel.

What does a typical day look like for the Project Manager?

You will:

• Develop schedules, review title work, prepare preliminary and final title opinion packages, and work with forest to work through complex special use projects.
• Conduct records research and advise staff on complex special use issues.
• Perform on-site inspections and work directly with private citizens or organizations to process special use authorizations.
• Ensure all work is compliant with USDA Forest Service standards.
• Travel to project locations to work with landowners or conduct inspections via privately owned vehicle; project sites will be throughout the National Forests in North Carolina.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship.
• A High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of (10) years of experience in special uses, advising on special uses legal or policy matters.
• Demonstrated experience in scheduling and communicating effectively with public and private citizens.
• Strong understanding, both theoretical and practical, of Federal Special Uses policy and process.
• Experience managing existing projects through the process lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Competency in computer use and proficiency in word processing software.
• A self-motivated mentality and the ability to work independently to achieve project or program goals.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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