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Open: July 22, 2026 — Closes: July 27, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Channel Islands National Park, in the Office of the Superintendent in Ventura, CA This is a Detail/Temporary Promotion not to exceed 1 year and can be extended up to 5 years. This Detail/Temporary Promotion may be made permanent without further competition. Serves as the BAER Implementation Leader working as a senior principal advisor in the management of natural resources and is responsible for program development and implementation.
Major Duties
Serves as a member of the Park Management Team. As a member of this team, the incumbent is actively involved in decisions affecting overall park management strategic direction, policy, priorities, budget and operations. Contributes to the development and implementation of park plans and management documents. Serves as the park's principal advisor for cultural resources stewardship involving fundamental park resources identified in enabling legislation. Communication, Representation, and Public Engagement: Represents the park in internal and external forums, makes scientific and management presentations, communicates findings and program needs to diverse audiences, and facilitates public and Native American engagement in sensitive or controversial resource issues. Prepares detailed action plans and schedules for long- and short-range project accomplishment and ensures that project plans are consistent with management goals and objectives. Program Leadership and Coordination: Oversees a complex natural resource management program, coordinating activities, plans, and working relationships across park divisions, agencies, tribes, traditionally associated groups, and regional partners. Administrative and Program Management Responsibilities: Manages operational components including work plans, schedules, budgets, proposals, grants, contracts, reporting, GIS and data systems, natural history collections, and project-level oversight to support overall program effectiveness.
