Park Manager

National Park Service•Mammoth Cave, KY

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Park Manager serves with the National Park Service at Mammoth Cave National Park. At the GS-15 full-performance level, the position provides leadership and manages the park’s operations, programs, resources, visitor services, and external relationships. The assignment is a temporary promotion or detail for up to one year. The employee may be returned to their permanent position at any time, and a temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. The role oversees planning for the park’s development, operation, and protection; manages interpretive and environmental education programs and fee collection; directs natural-resource restoration and management; and develops partnerships that advance the park’s mission. The position is supervisory and may require a supervisory probationary period and a one-year probationary period. Work is primarily in offices and meeting rooms, with field inspections and frequent work-related travel. Telework may be allowed with supervisor approval.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or national.
Meet applicable background-investigation and favorable-adjudication requirements.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass employment verification through E-Verify.
Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority; a government charge card is required for travel.
Submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for current Federal employees.
Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector. Qualifying experience may include management or program-specialist work developing and implementing policy for park or similar land protection, conservation, or management; management of a park, recreation, or conservation area; or directing park-related or similar land-management programs through direct and indirect supervision.
Include hours worked per week on the resume, with applicable supporting documentation as described in the announcement.
Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
Serve a supervisory probationary period if required and a possible one-year probationary period.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership, develop plans, and execute programs to operate and manage Mammoth Cave National Park.
Assign responsibilities, delegate authority, coordinate work plans and programs, and evaluate individual activities and overall operations.
Plan for the park’s development, operation, and protection.
Maintain public and community relations with local and national interest groups, individuals, and media representatives.
Oversee the park’s interpretive program, environmental education program, and fee collection and management.
Administer and implement programs to restore and manage natural resources.
Oversee the park’s partnerships program and seek prospective partners to advance the park’s mission.