Project Manager - Special Uses

Terrestris LLC; Asheville (NC); Remote; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

A project management company is seeking a remote Project Manager to support the USDA Forest Service in North Carolina. This part-time role involves managing special use authorizations, conducting inspections, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates must have a high school diploma and significant experience in special uses, with strong communication and project management skills. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in special uses and advising on legal matters.
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of Federal Special Uses policy.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Experience scheduling and communicating with public and private citizens.
• Strong understanding of Federal Special Uses policy and process.
• Experience managing projects through the lifecycle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in word processing software and general computer use.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning and implementation of projects.
• Develop schedules and prepare title opinion packages.
• Conduct records research and advise on special use issues.
• Perform on-site inspections and engage with stakeholders.
• Travel to project locations to work with landowners and inspect sites across NC National Forests.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication

Scheduling

Stakeholder engagement

Federal Special Uses policy understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

General computer use

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? 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.

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.

As the Project Manager, you will 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.

A typical day for the Project Manager will include:

• Developing schedules, reviewing title work, preparing preliminary and final title opinion packages, and working with the forest to work through complex special use projects.
• Conducting records research and advising staff on complex special use issues.
• Performing on-site inspections and working directly with private citizens or organizations to process special use authorizations.
• Ensuring all work is compliant with USDA Forest Service standards.
• Traveling 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.

To qualify, you should 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.

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.

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.