Special Use Permits Assistant

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as Career appointments but do not provide work on a year-round basis. It is anticipated that you will work approximately 25 pay periods and you will be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year from mid-December to the end of December however funding may dictate a longer period in non-pay status. You are only guaranteed 13 pay periods.

Salary Range Per Annum: $54370-$70682 Salary Table 2026-POR Incorporating the 1% General Schedule Increase and a Locality Payment of 26.13% For the Locality Pay Area of Portland-Vancouver-Salem OR-WA. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Receives inquiries on Special Use Permits permit conditions and short-term lease information on the phone in print in email and in person.
• Communicates information writes permits using standardized and specialized permit conditions and oversees cost recovery charges for routine requests such as ceremony large picnics small athletic events small film and photo shoots and small first amendment permits.
• Negotiates terms and conditions of permits with permittees within established parameters.
• Consults with the Business and Administration Manager (GS-12) on new and complex permits.
• Refers the most complex permit requests to the Business and Administration Manager.
• Takes the lead on smaller to mid-range permits and can assist with more complex permits.
• Drafts permits and leases from low to mid complexity in accordance with established laws and regulations.
• Maintains administrative records related to Park Special Use Program.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid drivers license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operators License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities) and at your own expense all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid drivers licenses whether current or past possessed by you.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays overtime and shift work.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home on occasional basis. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Requirements Continued...

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.