Park Manager (Deputy Superintendent)

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Midwest Region in the Office of the Superintendent at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Van Buren, Missouri. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Serves as the Deputy Superintendent for Ozark National Scenic Riverways, sharing responsibility with the Superintendent for the overall management, operations, and administration of a major National Park Service unit. Provides leadership for park programs, supervises senior staff, manages operational priorities and budgets, and works with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to support the protection and public use of park resources. Major Duties Direct daily park operations and provide oversight of visitor protection, resource management, maintenance, and administration. Manage park-wide planning, budgets, operational priorities, and performance goals to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Supervise division chiefs and staff, resolve operational issues, review work accomplishments, and ensure programs meet established objectives. Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, elected officials, landowners, partner organizations, and the public on park management issues and initiatives. Review and approve operational plans, construction and maintenance projects, special use activities, and other management actions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 11/24/2026-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. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience in at least two of the following areas: Directing multiple organizational programs or operational functions through subordinate supervisors or managers. Managing budgets, financial resources, and organizational priorities to achieve program objectives. Leading short- and long-range planning efforts and evaluating program effectiveness to support organizational goals. Coordinating with federal, state, Tribal, or local governments, partners, stakeholders, or the public to resolve complex management issues. Reviewing and approving operational plans, major projects, resource management activities, visitor services programs, or public safety operations. Note: You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will rec

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The Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation's natural resources and cultural heritage; provides scientific and other information about those resources; and honors its trust responsibilities or special commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island Communities. Click here to learn more about the Department of the Interior and its bureaus. The mission of the National Park Service (NPS) is to preserve the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. You can make a difference by bringing your unique experience, background, and perspective to our work. Click here to learn more about the National Park Service.