Park Manager (Superintendent)

This position serves as the Superintendent for three (3) separate areas: New River Gorge National Park & Preserve, Gauley River National Recreation Area, and Bluestone National Scenic River, and will be duty-stationed in Glen Jean, West Virginia. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement NE-4783-NERI-26-13007331-MP. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

As the Park Manager (Superintendent) you will perform the following duties: Direct and supervise the full range of planning, organizing, development, control, and evaluation of operations and management programs of three parks: New River Gorge National Park, Gualey River National Recreation Area, and Bluestone National Scenic River. Represents the National Park Service (NPS) in primary communications with members of Congress, Federal, State, and regional and local officials, public and private organizations, and the general public. Oversees and manages natural and cultural resource protection of the parks to ensure the preservation of resources and implementation of land protection initiatives. Manages visitor and resource protection programs, providing overall direction for law enforcement functions and the Interpretation and Visitor Services Program. Manages large and complex park facility management and maintenance programs to maintain and preserve structures, landscapes, and monuments. Responsible for identifying, obtaining, and directing financial and human resources necessary to accomplish the mission of the park. Provides leadership to the parks and partners to uphold the NPS vision in a complex and continuously changing environment. Physical Demands: Occasionally required to work under unusual and stressful situations which call for physical stamina and emotional stability. The work is rarely sedentary, and required walking, driving, standing, and bending. Travel to other areas is often required. A valid driver's license is 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. Wearing of the National Park Service uniform is required.