Recreation Intern - Special Uses

Location:

Ketchum, Idaho

Position Description:
This position is located on the Ketchum Ranger District and serves as an advanced trainee performing work designed to prepare the incumbent for progressive work assignments related to administering and executing projects for special uses activities. The intent is to convert this position to permanent at the conclusion of the internship.

Duties:

The incumbent will receive progressive training and assignments involving processing special use applications including on-the-ground investigations of site suitability, screening levels and preparation of associated environmental reports; preparation of special use permits; and preparation and tracking of bills for collection. The employee will participate in annual inspections of permittees and the preparation of reports.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with the incumbent completing occasional field assignments requiring exposure to some hazards associated with travel to remote forested areas.

• Assist public in application process and screening of new proposals. Compiles information for rational decision making for the Rec Program Manager and District Ranger to review.

• Serves as Realty/Lands Permit Administrator trainee for recreation residences, linear right of ways, communication uses, power lines, ect.

• Serves as Recreation Permit Administrator trainee for outfitter and guides, recreation events, noncommercial use and commercial filming.

• Ketchum Ranger District database coordinator, ensures database is up to date and completes billing for all special uses.

• Works with Supervisor Office/ Regional Office staff to ensure permits are being administered to national standards.

Desirable Qualifications:
The applicant will need to be open to working in a dynamic work environment with changing priorities. A well-qualified candidate will be organized, possess excellent communication skills, and be excited to engage with permitees on a daily basis. Working within databases and keeping organized file structures will be a component of this job. Additionally, doing site visits in an outdoor environment will be encouraged. Training on all aspects of this job will be overseen by a long tenured Forest Service Supervisor.

Benefits:

• $12.50/hr for 40-hour workweeks

• $1,000/month Housing Stipend

• Up to $2,750 available for Forest Service work travel, orientation, trainings, professional development opportunities that align with RA role and goals

• Direct Hire Authority Eligibility after completing minimum of 960 hours, DHA status provides special non-competitive hiring status when applying for Forest Service positions.

• Option for full health insurance coverage

Questions? Email Adam King at aking@gyfoundation.org