Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Chief of Resources)
What you'd do
You will serve as a Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Chief of Resources) with the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Hot Springs National Park, Division of Natural Resources. This position is the advisor and management consultant to the Superintendent and park management team on matters involving natural and cultural resources.
Major duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Coordinates Park resources management programs with those on adjacent lands for the purpose of achieving broad protection strategies and preventing human impacts. Provides leadership and direct/indirect supervision for Resource Management staff. Participates in the development and implementation of park planning and management documents significantly affecting the long-term direction of Hot Springs National Park. Monitors and evaluates resource management activities and ensures that the most current scientific information and technology are employed in addressing the complex resource management challenges of the park. Active member of the Park Management Team (PMT), serving as the principle advisor to the Superintendent and staff on all natural and cultural resource programs.
What you need to qualify
Requirements Continued... 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. This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 08/14/2026-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, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Basic Requirement under Education AND Specialized Experience for the series to which you are applying. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: Specialized Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Provide leadership for an intricated program of resources management activities that involves sensitive issues that may impact a wide variety of park's issues. Supervises and/or manages a natural and cultural resource program that provide long term protection. Applies laws, regulations, and policies as it relates to preservation and protection of natural and cultural resources. Conducts program management and administration of budget and personnel. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with national, regional, local entities and tribal partners. 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 receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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