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Open: March 11, 2026 — Closes: March 17, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Fort Donelson National Battlefield, in the Facility Maintenance Division. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 03/17/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major Duties
Serves as team coordinator and provides hands on professional care and improvements to the Fort Donelson National Cemetery, a unit of the Fort Donelson National Battlefield, conducting horticultural and activities, consulting and interacting with team members, other preservation and conservation professionals, and inter-national park teams. Assists in development and implementation of a Preservation Maintenance Plan for Fort Donelson National Cemetery that defines preservation objectives and an annual calendar of maintenance activities and task descriptions. Consults with program manager and natural and cultural resource teams for specific project needs, funding, and scheduling. Keeps records of maintenance activities and evaluates effectiveness of landscape maintenance operation. Coordinates with all park programs for shared support and success. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of ten years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.