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Open: March 20, 2026 — Closes: March 28, 2026
Summary
Located at the southern extent of the Cascade Range in northern California, the Lassen Volcanic National Park was established as a unit of the national park system in 1916 shortly after a series of highly publicized, dramatic volcanic eruptions of Lassen Peak in 1914 and 1915. This position is open to the first 75 applicants.
Major Duties
Manage and oversee the park's integrated natural and cultural resource programs, including archaeology, history, wildlife, botany, ecology, hydrology, and physical sciences; develop long-range resource stewardship plans; and ensure compliance with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal laws. Plan, develop, and execute complex natural resource and cultural resource management programs that include annual and long-range planning to include oversight of a multi-year budget and operating program. Serves as the Principal advisor to the Superintendent on resource management programs and environmental compliance issues, and other park management issues. Exercise full supervisory and program management authority, including, but not limited to staffing, performance management, training, strategic planning, budgeting, project development, funding justification, and administration of program resources to meet park objectives and maintain operational effectiveness. Manages resource management projects including National Environmental Policy Act compliance.