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Open: April 29, 2026 — Closes: May 20, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, in the Superintendent's Office. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 05/20/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.
Major Duties
Serves as the Deputy Superintendent and principal advisor to the Superintendent on all aspects of managerial responsibilities for parkwide operations. The incumbent of this position provides administrative and technical supervision for subordinate staff at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, including the Foothills Parkway. The Deputy Superintendent serves as the Senior Manager and is delegated authorities related to directing all park operations and directs, coordinates, and is responsible for the management and preservation of the cultural, historical, and natural resources of the park. The frequency, intensity and changing nature of external influences requires the Deputy Superintendent to anticipate future requirements with accuracy to adjust human, material, and fiscal resources to maintain programmed service levels and to meet un-programmed needs. The Deputy Superintendent is responsible for the normal mission and support functions associated with a park of this size and complexity, including law enforcement and investigations; backcountry and wilderness management; wildland and structural fire suppression, law enforcement, search and rescue, emergency medical services; concessions operations, and special use permits and leases; interpretation and education, special events, cooperating association activities, and related visitor services; facility management; administrative and business services. AREA/DUTY STATION INFORMATION: This position serves as the Deputy Superintendent at Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GRSM). At 522,427 acres, GRSM is one of the largest parks in the eastern United States. The Park contains 384 miles of roads; 930 miles of backcountry trails; 104 designated backcountry campsites; over 300 miles of boundary; 66 species of mammals; 200 species of birds; 39 species of reptiles, 43 species of amphibians; 68 species of fish; 730 miles of fishable streams; 342 structures, 97 of them historic; 10 auto campgrounds; and 3 major developed areas with concession operations. The park also manages the Foothills Parkway, used by millions of non-recreational motorists. The park is located in the states of Tennessee and North Carolina and is surrounded by five counties and National Forest land. Duty station is near Gatlinburg, TN, located within an hour drive of Knoxville. The area provides a wide range of residential communities, good schools and recreational opportunities.