Park Manager/Program Manager (Superintendent) at Oyster Bay

JOB SUMMARY:

Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. For more information about the National Park Service, click National Park Service.

Who May Be Considered: Open to current permanent Department of the Interior employees and those eligible under a special hiring authority. You must provide proof of your eligibility to apply for this position with your application. Failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.Position Information: This is a permanent, full time position. Incumbent may be required to serve a one year supervisory/managerial probationary period.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Travel and transportation expenses for relocation have been authorized.
• Supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required.
• NPS uniform required. Valid state drivers license required.

DUTIES:Back to top

Incumbent serves as the Superintendent at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, located in Oyster Bay, NY.  Incumbent has complete and overall responsibility for the management of the resources of the park and for its operations for the enjoyment and benefit of the public. Manages and maintains a positive working relationship with the park employees including community representatives and a variety of officials within and outside the Bureau concerning the delegated authorities related to the management and preservation of the cultural, historical, and natural resources of the Park. The frequency, intensity and changing nature of external influences requires the incumbent to anticipate future requirements with accuracy to adjust human, material and fiscal resources to maintain programmed service levels and to meet un-programmed needs  Numerous programs, projects and activities, some of which may be conflicting in nature and require careful planning and coordination to achieve successful results, must be integrated into the Parks mission.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasionally is required to work under unusual and stressful situations which call for physical stamina and emotional stability.  The work is rarely sedentary and requires walking, driving, standing, and bending.  Travel to other areas is often required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an office setting.  However, work is also performed out-of-doors in various types of weather and terrain.

PARK INFORMATION: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919.  During Roosevelts time in office, his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention.  Sagamore Hill NHS is located in Oyster Bay, NY.  Oyster Bay is located on Long Island bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Long Island Sound.  The Towns communities have distinctly unique flavor, boasting pristine beaches, beautiful waterfronts, picturesque parks, nature preserves, wildlife sanctuaries, historic site and fine shopping.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement, Friday, August 02, 2013.  Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sectors. 

QUALIFICATIONS: To be eligible for this position, you must possess the qualifying specialized experience as described in the occupational/assessment questionnaire and as outlined below.

GS-12: One year (full time 52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service.  Specialized experience demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.  Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: planning, organizing and execution of mission based programs; establishing and developing long range goals and standards related to mission-centered operations; active experience in public relations and collaboration; significant experience in a full realm of administrative duties to include both human resources and budget; providing leadership necessary to build a climate for effective employee motivation; or other related work.

GS-13: One year (full time 52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform successfully the duties of the position to be filled.  Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes, but is not limited to: significant experience planning, organizing and execution of mission based programs; establishing and developing long range goals and standards related to mission-centered operations; extensive active experience in public relations and collaboration; significant experience in a full realm of administrative duties to include both human resources and budget; providing high level leadership and management necessary to build a climate for effective employee motivation; or other related work.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. This requires applicants who have held a GS position at any time within the past 52 weeks to have served at least 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this occupation.

 

Requirements

1. You may be required to serve a probationary period and/or a supervisory/managerial probationary period of 1 year.

2. Incumbent required to travel occasionally.

3. NPS uniform required.

4. Valid state drivers license required.

5. Upon review of all qualified applicants, a tentative offer will be made pending the favorable outcome of a background investigation.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs)/competencies required of this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Please Note: All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package. Upon review, if it is determined that your work history, KSAs/competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified or your score may be modified. Please ensure that your work history provides enough detail to support your answers to the KSAs/competencies. 

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics). 

• Skill in planning, organizing and execution of mission based programs.
• Skill in building a supportive climate for motivating staff, cultivating an inclusive work culture and effectively using supervisory skills and a knowledge of human resources to achieve goals.
• Skill in applying creativity, innovation, strategic thinking, and business practices to the management of programs, development of partnerships, and related activities. Skill in negotiating, persuading and eliciting cooperation with both internal and external entities at a variety of levels.
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to effectively manage capital assets and infrastructure.
• Oversee a budget/finance program and property/acquisition for an organization.

You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies".

Country: USA, State: New York, City: Oyster Bay, Company: National Park Service.