Concessions Management Specialist - FUL
What you'd do
This position is located inJoshua Tree National Park, in the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection.
Major duties
Major Duties include: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions in order to monitor compliance by commercial service operations. Participate in commercial services planning in order to provide necessary and/or appropriate services through concession contracts and CUA's. Critically review and evaluate required reports, programs, documents, and other data to confirm compliance with terms and conditions of the contract. Collects and monitors contractual, operational and safety performance data of concessioners. Provides assistance to park managers and staff regarding commercial services. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
What you need to qualify
Requirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/11/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements. To receive credit for experience, 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. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: ensuring compliance with contracts, permits, authorizations, or other documents governing the relationship between parties; evaluating or assessing the quality of services such as food service, overnight lodging, transportation, guided activities, or retail sales; participating in quality control of services or goods provided by a business or organization; collecting, tracking, compiling, and maintaining data using a variety of computer software applications; managing relationships with third parties in complex situations. You must include hours per week worked on your resume. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a master's or equivalent graduate degree with a major in business administration, economics, marketing, finance, or other position-related fields; or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a LL.B. or J.D., if related. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Note: Only graduate education in excess of the first year (18 semester hours) is creditable toward meeting the experience requirement when combining experience and education. You must include transcripts. 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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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