Park Manager (Superintendent)

Duties

This is a managerial position. The Superintendent sets all local policy for the park (based on DOI, NPS, and Regional guidance) and interprets Regional and national policy in decision making and goal setting. The position leads all planning and approves goals and work plans for the park, allocates park budgets as necessary, and sets priorities for all phases of management for the park.

Incumbent will ensure management of the Monument will preserve and protect the objects of historic and scientific interest associated with the site.

The incumbent is responsible for establishing short and long-range goals; planning, developing, and implementing diverse programs; and implementing NPS policies and procedures that ensure the preservation, interpretation, study and administration of the parks and protection at park resources-and park visitors.

Works with the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director (supervisor of record), regional office staff, mandated partners, and others to develop short and long-term goals and priorities.

Develops briefing issues and position papers and recommendations identifying funding and other resources needed to accomplish projects and programs; plans for and participates in park planning meetings; develops an action plan and oversees its successful implementation. Briefs high level NPS, Federal, Congressional, State and local officials on park program progress and issues.

Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing and evaluating resource management and protection programs (natural and cultural). Coordinates management with representatives of Federal, state and local governments, the general public, and with private landowners. Determines work priorities for the park and directs accomplishment of Annual Work Plans. Responsible for program planning with established Bureau guidelines, and submission of preliminary budget estimates. Operates park programs within budgetary limitations. Conducts viable and open public relations program.

Area Information: Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument is located in Wilberforce, Ohio which is in the southwestern Ohio area. It is a thirty minute drive to Dayton, Ohio. Small towns and farm communities are interspersed within nearby historic towns which house Wilberforce University, Central State University, Cedarville University, and Antioch College. An abundance of cultural and recreational activities are available year -round, as well as, large tracts of woodlands and wetlands which surrounds the monument and park lands. The area has weather typical of the Midwest, with temperatures normally ranging from O degrees in the winter to 90 degrees in the summer. No government housing is available; however, many reasonably priced houses and rental properties exist in the surrounding communities. All services are available.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.

• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties.
• You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
• The position to which you will be appointed is subject to a financial disclosure reporting requirement and you will be required to complete a new entrant Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of your appointment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/30/2023:

  • Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, dates specified in month and year format, and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. If military or civilian, please include your rank and/or grade.

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• How to Apply

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  Agency contact information

  Alyssa Medvec

  Email

  alyssa_medvec@nps.gov

  Address

  Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
  PO Box 45384
  Wilberforce, OH 45385
  US

  Next steps

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This announcement is open to all US Citizens.