ROW Specialist

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Boulder City (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

NEW Solutions seeks a ROW Specialist in Boulder City to support the National Park Service through the ESP program. The role involves processing rights-of-way applications, verifying package completeness, and drafting routine correspondence to applicants and staff.

You will maintain ROW records, assist with data systems, and coordinate with compliance teams to meet NEPA and Section 106 requirements. The position requires 55+ applicants with an HS/GED and relevant experience; 24 hours per week at

Qualifications

• HS/GED with at least 1 year of experience in Federal Rights-of-Way or Special Use Permits.
• Experience with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Process rights-of-way applications, verify completeness, prepare routine correspondence to applicants, permittees and NPS staff.
• Maintain ROW records and data systems and databases.
• Coordinate with compliance staff to ensure information supports NEPA and Section 106 compliance in a timely manner.
• Assist in coordinating with park staff and external parties to facilitate reviews and approvals.

Skills

Windows

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

MS Outlook

MS SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Education

HS/GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

ROW Specialist

ID: NPSLAKE-001-001

Location: Boulder City

Program: NPS

Wage/Hr: $40.00

Hours/Week: 24

Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

HS/GED Degree in None with minimum additional experience of 1 year(s) in Federal Rights-of-Way or Special Use Permits

• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Duties

This position will be responsible for: 1) processing rights-of-way applications, verifying application package completeness, preparing correspondence to applicants, permittees, and NPS staff; 2) maintain ROW records and NPS data systems and databases; and 3) coordinates with compliance staff to ensure appropriate information is provided to complete NEPA and Section 106 compliance in a timely manner.

• Assist in processing rights-of-way applications by gathering required documentation, verifying completeness, maintaining tracking logs, preparing routine correspondence to applicants, permittees, and internal NPS staff, draft ROW permits in accordance with applicable laws, policies, regulations, and procedures.40%
• Coordinate communication with applicants and agencies by scheduling meetings, responding to basic inquiries, providing status updates, and assisting park staff in facilitating consultation and internal review.25%
• Maintain ROW records and data systems, including filing permits, maps, deeds, and easements; updating digital databases; and ensuring documents are organized and accessible for audits, reporting, and project planning.20%
• Support compliance reviews by coordinating with park compliance staff, and helping ensure ROW proposals follow NPS policies, NEPA requirements, and applicable federal regulations.15%

Other

• Overnight travel: 1-2 weeks per year
• Air travel anticipated: 1-2 weeks per year
• Physical requirements: The position is primarily stationary in an office or home office setting with extended periods sitting at a desk, working at a computer, and performing keyboarding and document-handling tasks. Position may involve brief field or outdoor exposure to typical park conditions, such as uneven terrain, variable weather, or short hikes to observe resources or facilities. Some lifting of materials, such as files, binders, or reference documents up to approximately 20 pounds may be necessary. Vision requirements include the ability to read printed materials and computer screens, hearing speech are needed for meetings, phone communications, and staff and customer interactions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.