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Open: April 22, 2026 — Closes: May 5, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Gateway National Recreation Area, in the Project, Planning and Asset Management Division.
Major Duties
Analyzes facility needs with parks, develops project need statements and justifications, and identifies potential funding sources. Prepares basic project outlines and preliminary cost estimates to support project scoping and funding prioritization. Develops detailed project narratives and cost estimates; maintains proficiency with NPS facility and project management systems. Participates in the Division's project-tracking processes to provide timely project-status information to management. Verifies project requirements, validates funding-request information, and prepares pre-design documentation following NPS standards. Reviews compliance, sustainability, and code requirements using the NPS Quality Assurance Checklist. Assists in developing schematic design alternatives, prepares Class C estimates, and supports EA/EIS environmental compliance activities. Applies value-based decision-making methodologies and participates in Value Analysis processes. Contributes to design development and construction document review, including CAD drawings, specifications, and Class A/B cost estimates. Ensures integration of safety requirements in all project phases and completes required Quality Assurance documentation. Provides technical expertise to parks and Division staff; identifies when inquiries develop into potential projects and informs supervisor. Assists the Contracting Officer (CO) in developing scopes of services, IGEs, and acquisition materials for A/E design and Design-Build projects. May serve as COR during design, ensuring contractor products meet NPS requirements and coordinating technical reviews. Verifies contractor invoices, monitors A/E performance, and completes final performance evaluations. Supports pre-award activities including site visits, proposal evaluations, negotiations, and processing contract modifications. Performs COR duties during construction, coordinating with park inspectors to ensure contractor compliance and obtaining as-built documents. Completes required COR certification and maintains credentialing. Provides general program support, including committee participation, tool development, training delivery, and review of technical program documents. Assists parks with preparation of Development Advisory Board (DAB) submittals and enters project data in the Automated DAB system.
