Partnerships Program Specialist

National Park Service • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

You will serve as a Partnerships Program Specialist with the National Park Service. Duties As a Partnerships Program Specialist, you will perform the following duties: Serves as a liaison between the park and congressional offices at both the Federal and State level. Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to partnership functions. Develops briefing statements and notice publications. Provides information on policies, negotiates agreements, and resolves potential conflicts with external partners such as federal and state agencies, elected officials, community leaders, and community foundations). Administers the Cooperative Management Agreement program to include reviewing quarterly reports and financial statements. Assists with the development and implementation of new strategies, policies and procedures. Assists in preparing replies to sensitive communications including Congressional correspondences.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.
• Obtain/maintain ATR (Agreement Technical Representative) certification within 90 days of entry on duty.
• You may be required to work overtime.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/19/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
• Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
• For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted.
• For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected.
• For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
• To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Experience : To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
• Specialized experience is that which equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.
• Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting with chairing and/or participating in meetings, seminars, public speaking engagements, or cooperative work groups; Developing written materials such as briefing statements, notices, publications, and congressional correspondence; and administering financial assistance or Cooperative Management Agreements.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison between the park and congressional offices at both the Federal and State level.
• Develops Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to partnership functions.
• Develops briefing statements and notice publications.
• Provides information on policies, negotiates agreements, and resolves potential conflicts with external partners such as federal and state agencies, elected officials, community leaders, and community foundations.
• Administers the Cooperative Management Agreement program to include reviewing quarterly reports and financial statements.
• Assists with the development and implementation of new strategies, policies and procedures.
• Assists in preparing replies to sensitive communications including Congressional correspondences.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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