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Open: August 12, 2026 — Closes: August 21, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Interior Region 2, in the Inventory and Monitoring Division. Open to the first 25 applicants or until 08/21/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. This is a Temporary Promotion not to exceed one year.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Leads, implements, manages, and serves as a scientific advisor for a complex program of natural resource inventory and monitoring and related activities to address sensitive resource management needs that are affected by a wide variety of issues within and outside the parks. Supervises a staff of five or more professionals as well as coordinating with natural resource staff across seventeen NPS units to accomplish work. Undertakes actions to develop and enhance partnerships that support a scientifically credible, sustainable network-based program of long-term Inventory & Monitoring activities. Partners include: parks, other networks, universities, non-profits, and other government agencies. Ensures I&M program funds are effectively and appropriately used to accomplish program goals and required reports are complete, accurate, and timely. Administrative documentation (e.g. credit card statements, travel authorization and vouchers, and responses to regional and national data calls) is clear, compliant, and timely. Fiscal and administrative procedures are consistent with NPS policy. Provides technical expertise to develop and implement technically sound, scientifically rigorous, and innovative approaches to monitor and analyze results of monitoring the network's natural resources (Vital Signs). Obtains, coordinates or initiates research needed to support inventory and monitoring activities. Maintains a high level of technical competence within relevant natural resource fields. Provides peer review for network and other Inventory and Monitoring scientific products. Actively and regularly communicates across administrative levels, among parks, and across program areas. Promotes high standards of interpersonal communication and teamwork. Proactively engages with coworkers and partners to address emerging needs. Employs effective tracking tools so that staff and partners share a common understanding of annual goals and milestones.
