Direct Hire Authority - Natural Resources Manager

National Park Service

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About The Position

This is a Supervisory Resource Management Specialist, GS-0401-13 position based in Saint John, Virgin Islands. The Natural Resources Manager oversees stewardship and science programs for natural and cultural park resources; represents the Superintendent on resource stewardship matters; and leads implementation of natural, cultural, wilderness, and recreation resource policies. The position manages long-range budgeting, planning, and mitigation project action plans, sets annual and multi-year work plans for resource management activities, and supervises permanent and seasonal staff working in natural and cultural resource fields.

The role requires a degree in a relevant field or a qualifying combination of education and experience, plus at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12. The position is supervisory and may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. It is suitable for telework with supervisory approval. No PCS entitlements are authorized.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Cannot hold an active real estate license or have an interest in or hold stocks in firms with an interest in Federal Lands.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Meet the stated minimum age and associated education or student-employment conditions.
• Possess a degree in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, or a related discipline appropriate to the position; transcripts must be submitted, OR have qualifying coursework plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to GS-12 in Federal service, including applying laws, regulations, and policies to protect natural resources and overseeing or guiding work across natural-resource areas.
• Include hours worked per week when documenting experience.
• Education cannot substitute for the required specialized experience.
• Only experience and education obtained by October 22, 2026, will be considered.
• Foreign education used to meet qualification requirements must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full course credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stewardship and science programs for natural and cultural park resources.
• Represent the Superintendent on resource stewardship matters.
• Lead implementation of natural, cultural, wilderness, and recreation resource policies.
• Manage long-range budgeting, planning, and mitigation project action plans.
• Set annual and multi-year work plans for resource management activities.
• Supervise permanent and seasonal staff involved in natural and cultural resource work.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager