Willamette National Forest- Special Use Permitting Program Individual Placement

Northwest Youth Corps OR

Idaho Conservation Corps

U.S. Forest Service Willamette National Forest

Supervisors Office Springfield OR

Individual Placement 1 Position Available (1880 HR 47 weeks)

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 Forests Supervisors 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 1930s. Today we serve over 1000 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 drivers 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 Supervisors 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 Forests Supervisors 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: or

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 $39480 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/May2026 through January/February 2027

Length of Term: 47 weeks

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter resume and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at select Special Use Permitting Program Individual Placement when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position please reach out to the Northwest Youth Corps Internship Department at or Matthew Peterson at .

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