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Open: June 15, 2026 — Closes: June 29, 2026
Summary
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Outer Banks Group, Office of the Superintendent. This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL). See below under Additional Information for further eligibility guidance.
Major Duties
At the full performance level (GS-09) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Administers the Commercial Use Authorization and Special Park Uses program at the division and park levels. Advises management on strategies to improve management of park resources. Maintains relationships with internal contacts and personnel of all park divisions, including Outer Banks Group park management, and National Park Service regional and Washington Office personnel. Maintains regular external relationships and contact with special interest groups, non-profit organizations, commercial businesses, educational and scientific institutions, and the general public. Develops operating plans and procedures for the Outer Banks Group Special Park Uses program for approval by the Deputy Superintendent or Superintendent. Assures that staff is knowledgeable of the program guidelines and assures procedures comply with policy and legislation. Analyzes and reviews all documents required for issuance of a permit for accuracy, validity, and appropriateness. Documents communications with applicants and the decision-making process for administrative record. This position serves as the Commercial and Special Uses Coordinator for the Outer Banks Group national park sites (Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial). This position will manage the commercial use authorization program and special park uses program which includes commercial use, commercial filming, special events and other park uses which are required by law to be permitted by the superintendent. The incumbent maintains close communication and solicits input from the park management team, district leadership teams, and other park personnel on special park uses scheduled for specific park areas. AREA INFORMATION: The coastal areas of the Outer Banks are comprised of several towns and villages including Manteo (closest town to duty station), Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Buxton, and Ocracoke. These areas are beach destinations and the beaches, Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, provide exceptional recreational opportunities, such as fishing, surfing, boating, and many other water-based activities. 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. These areas have many modern conveniences, such as grocery stores, retail shopping, banks, a hospital, and many restaurants.