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This position is located in Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site, in the Resources and Facilities Management Division. This is a Career/Career Conditional appointment. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 01/22/2020 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major Duties
This employee serves as the Chief of Resources and Facilities Management and provides management leadership by planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating the park's facility management, natural and cultural resources and research programs. As a primary member of the site's management team, provides data and recommendations for management of the park and works with the other operations chiefs in development of long-range goals and efficient management programs. Establishes an annual work plan and budget to accomplish the park's long-range goals and objectives. Keeps the Superintendent informed of facility and resources management progress and special situations, and maintains communication with direct reports and partners on activities and decisions which may influence park operations.
In harmony with the Chief of Visitor Services and Administration, the employee conducts the park's operations planning, coordinating, and supervision functions. Establishes goals to increase the efficiency and productiveness of park programs while providing a rewarding work environment for the park staff and partners.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/22/2020-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect either full-time or 40 hours per week. If a part-time work schedule is reflected, the hours must be annotated to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: This position requires one of the following: 1) Degree: Successfully completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university (bachelor's or higher degree) that included a major field of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position OR 2) Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.performs is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. - AND - To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess 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-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: develop and implement resource management partnerships, project management, developing and implementing management plans, wildlife inventory, in-depth studies and monitoring; Implementing projects associated with the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Restoration funds. Environmental assessments (EAs) for projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act; developing alternatives and preparing specific recommendations for resource protection and restoration activities; and negotiating habitat restoration/management plans and agreements with Federal or State, Tribal organizations, and non-governmental organizations or private landowners. 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.
Pay Range
$76,721.00 - $99,741.00