JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in National Parks of Eastern North Carolina, in the Interpretation Division stationed at Wright Brothers National Memorial. Open to the first 75 applicants or until 01/08/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: This position is duty stationed at Wright Brothers National Memorial and oversees the day-to-day interpretive operations of Wright Brothers National Memorial and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. Both sites are approximately a 25-minute drive apart. This position reports to the Group Chief of Interpretation and serves as a member of the Interpretation Division Leadership Team. The incumbent supervises three GS-9 Interpretive Park Rangers and up to 4 seasonal GS-5 Park Rangers. Through subordinates, this position supports a career-seasonal GS-6 lead park guide, 1 seasonal GS-5 park ranger, and upwards of 15 volunteers and interns across both parks. The incumbent plans the work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares complex schedules. The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of multiple work shifts; assigns work to subordinates; interviews candidates for staff and volunteer positions; recommends appointment and reassignments; develops performance standards for subordinate staff and volunteers; evaluates work performance, providing advice, counseling, or instruction to employees on work and administrative matters; identifies training and orientation to subordinate employees; listens to and resolves minor complaints from employees; identifies and counsels employees on conduct issues; and implements disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action to the Chief of Interpretation more serious matters. The incumbent manages the social media program for Wright Brothers and Fort Raleigh. The incumbent reviews, edits, and schedules content to post on social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram. The incumbent will evaluate trends and plan accordingly to maintain quality, thematic content, and overall vision of the park's social media presence. In addition to overseeing day-to-day operations, this position is the lead planner for major events at both parks, including the annual December 17th anniversary of flight. This position will take the lead on planning with park partners for the 125th anniversary of flight in 2028. The incumbent serves as the primary advocate for the planning, development, improvement, and adjustment to interpretive programming at Fort Raleigh and Wright Brothers. The incumbent works as an effective member of the parks' Leadership Team in managing cross-divisional issues. Area Information: The Outer Banks are comprised by several towns including Manteo, Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Rodanthe, Waves, Salvo, Avon, Buxton, Frisco, Hatteras, and Ocracoke. The area is a beach destination and the beaches, and Albemarle, and Pamlico sounds provide exceptional recreational opportunities, such as fishing, surfing, boating, and many other watersports. There are several highly rated elementary, middle, and high schools and numerous extracurricular activities available for children. These towns all have homes for sale or rent and are within reasonable driving distance. The Outer Banks has many modern conveniences, such as grocery stores, retail shopping, banks, a hospital, and many restaurants. Cost of living on the Outer Banks is somewhat expensive as compared to other eastern North Carolina communities. The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce (www.outerbankschamber.com) and the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau (www.outerbanks.org) websites can provide additional community information. The Outer Banks Group is comprised of the following National Park Service Sites: Wright Brothers National Memorial (www.nps.gov/wrbr): Wright Brother National Memorial is located in Kill Devil Hills, NC. It commemorates the location of the first flight by the Wright Brothers in December of 1903. This park hosts several special events including National Aviation Day and The Outer Banks Marathon. Fort Raleigh National Historic Site (www.nps.gov/fora): Fort Raleigh National Historic Site is located just outside the town of Manteo, NC on the North end of Roanoke Island. The Outer Banks Group Headquarters is located within Fort Raleigh NHS. The park was designated as a national historic site to preserve the site of the First English Settlement in the new world. This site also preserves the cultural heritage of the Native Americans, European Americans and African Americans who have lived on Roanoke Island. The Lost Colony play is the longest running symphonic outdoor drama in the country and it runs during the summer months in the park. Cape Hatteras National Seashore (www.nps.gov/caha): Cape Hatteras National Seashore was designated as the first National Seashore in the Park Service, and preserves rich natural and cultural history, including three iconic lighthouses, stories of the United States Life-saving Service, and pristine maritime habitat home to an amazing diversity of birds and aquatic life. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
