Park Manager (Superintendent)

National Park Service • Mesa Verde National Park, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as the Superintendent for Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument, with a duty station at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. It is a permanent, full-time position. The Superintendent leads park operations and senior leaders, builds leadership capacity, fosters collaboration across organizational boundaries, and promotes high-performing organizations grounded in accountability, integrity, and trust. The role requires developing enduring partnerships, ensuring lawful and mission-focused decisions, and building confidence among employees, partners, gateway communities, Tribal Nations, and the public.

The Superintendent directs planning, organization, development, control, and evaluation of park operations and management programs. The role represents the National Park Service in communications with elected officials, government agencies, organizations, Tribal Nations, and the public. It oversees natural and cultural resource protection, visitor and resource protection programs, law enforcement, interpretation and visitor services, and facilities management and maintenance. The position identifies and directs the financial and human resources needed to accomplish the parks’ mission and provides leadership in a complex and changing environment.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or nationality.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in Federal service, gained in the public or private sector.
• Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position’s duties. Examples include policy development or implementation related to park protection, conservation, or management; management in a park, recreation, or conservation area; experience working with Tribal Nations; or directing park-related or similar land-management programs through direct and indirect supervision.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Serve a one-year probationary period.
• Meet the stated minimum age and education or vocational training conditions for employment.
• Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, and successfully complete E-Verify employment verification.
• Participate in direct deposit.
• Submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
• Obtain a government charge card for travel; training and a government credit card with travel and purchase authority may also be required.
• Resume must document whether experience was full-time or part-time and the hours worked per week to receive appropriate credit.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the planning, organization, development, control, and evaluation of operations and management programs for Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument.
• Represent the National Park Service in communications with members of Congress; Federal, State, regional, and local officials; public and private organizations; Tribal Nations; and the general public.
• Oversee natural and cultural resource protection and implementation of land protection initiatives.
• Manage visitor and resource protection programs, including overall direction of law enforcement and Interpretation and Visitor Services.
• Manage park facility maintenance programs to preserve structures, landscapes, and monuments.
• Identify, obtain, and direct financial and human resources needed to accomplish the parks’ mission.
• Lead the parks and partners in upholding the National Park Service vision in a complex and changing environment.
• Invest in, coach, and empower senior managers and fellow Superintendents; foster collaboration and high-performing organizations.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Relocation expenses may be paid or reimbursed for eligible selectees living outside the local commuting area
• Federal employee benefits package for the employee and family

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed