Park Manager (Superintendent)

National Park Service • Mesa Verde National Park, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Park Manager (Superintendent) serves as Superintendent for Mesa Verde National Park and Yucca House National Monument and is duty-stationed at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. This is a permanent, full-time position. The role provides executive leadership for park operations, resource stewardship, visitor services, facilities, and organizational management. The Superintendent is expected to lead and empower senior managers, foster collaboration across organizational boundaries, build high-performing organizations grounded in accountability and trust, cultivate partnerships, ensure lawful and mission-focused decisions, and inspire confidence among employees, partners, gateway communities, Tribal Nations, and the public.

The position represents the National Park Service in communications with public officials, organizations, Tribal Nations, and the public. It directs the parks’ planning and management programs and secures the financial and human resources needed to carry out the parks’ missions. Mesa Verde protects an archaeological landscape associated with Ancestral Pueblo communities and maintains enduring connections with 26 Pueblos and Tribes. The park also protects natural resources and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually. The Superintendent administers nearby Yucca House National Monument as well.

The position requires a valid driver's license and wearing a uniform. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overtime work may be required for special events or emergencies, and occasional overnight travel may be required. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed for an eligible selectee who lives outside the local commuting area. Duties are suitable for telework, which may be allowed with supervisor approval. A one-year probationary period applies.

Requirements

• At least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service; qualifying experience may be from public or private sectors.
• Specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the position’s duties. Examples include developing or implementing policy related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas; management work 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.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must meet background investigation and favorable adjudication requirements and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• A financial disclosure report is required within 30 days of appointment.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority; a government charge card is required for travel.
• May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime for special events or emergencies, and to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise 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 ensure resource preservation and implementation of land protection initiatives.
• Manage visitor and resource protection programs, including providing overall direction for law enforcement and Interpretation and Visitor Services.
• Manage complex park facility management and maintenance programs to preserve structures, landscapes, and monuments.
• Identify, obtain, and direct the financial and human resources needed to accomplish the parks’ missions.
• Lead the parks and partners in upholding the NPS vision in a complex and changing environment.
• Invest in, coach, and empower senior managers and fellow Superintendents; foster collaboration, accountability, integrity, and trust.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance
• Potential reimbursement of eligible travel, transportation, and relocation expenses
• 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