The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Comment Analyst will support the review, coding, and analysis of public comments received by USFS via the Federal Register. This role involves processing submissions, developing coding frameworks, categorizing comments, drafting summary statements, and generating reports.
Responsibilities Include:
- Entering public comment/letter information into the Comment Analysis and Response Application (CARA)
- Reading through comments and coding into categories based on the established framework.
- Refining the coding structure based on iterative feedback
- Grouping similar comments and draft summary statements together based on common concerns
- Identifying sample comments for future reference
- Generating summary reports and customizing formats as needed
Required Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor of science degree or equivalent level of experience in one of a multitude of environmental disciplines, including biological, social, and/or physical sciences
- 3+ years of experience coding public comments in response to National Environmental Policy Act, National Forest Management Act, or other environmental activities
- Excellent written communication skills
- Detail oriented, with the ability to accurately enter data
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to stick to deadlines and manage multiple tasks
- Experience synthesizing large volumes of text-based comments, identifying patterns/themes, and summarizing findings into reports
Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree
- Proficiency with CARA
- Knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture/USFS policies and regulations
Work Setting and Environment:
- Monday through Friday, normal working hours
- Work is to be performed remotely
- Temporary position expected to last 2-3 months, though there may be similar follow-on work
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