Park Partner Liaison

National Park Service•Yosemite National Park, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Park Partner Liaison serves in a dual role with the National Park Service: as program administrator for the City and County of San Francisco program, focused primarily on coordinating with the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, and as the park liaison to the Yosemite Conservancy. The position coordinates funded programs and projects throughout the Park, supports environmental compliance for the Hetch Hetchy Program, prepares annual funding proposals, and works with the Yosemite Conservancy on fundraising strategies and commitments. The role requires an active field presence as well as office work. Projects are located throughout Yosemite National Park, including front-country and wilderness areas. Field work may involve driving, hiking, and occasional backpacking, with work in varied weather and terrain. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Requirements

At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience administering and coordinating grant management, financial, and cooperative programs for an organization.
Specialized experience negotiating fundraising priorities and terms with private and public partners.
Specialized experience analyzing data to create reports and formulate budgets.
Specialized experience representing an organization's interests at meetings or conferences.
Must include hours worked per week in the resume; current federal employees may need to provide a non-award SF-50 to validate work schedule and experience.
Must 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 pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
Must participate in Direct Deposit.
A financial disclosure report is required within 30 days of appointment.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
Must meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date of 10/26/2026.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day liaison between the City and County of San Francisco/San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the National Park Service regarding funded programs and work projects throughout the Park.
Represent the Superintendent's Office in coordinating and providing leadership for environmental compliance activities related to the Hetch Hetchy Program, ensuring proposed projects meet NEPA, NHPA, and other requirements.
Prepare the annual funding proposal, including recommendations for program alterations, additions, and enhancements.
Facilitate development of Yosemite Conservancy fundraising strategies and activities.
Negotiate partnership priorities and terms of fundraising commitments, including capital campaigns and other high-profile activities.
Document and monitor programs through field presence as needed.