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Open: November 5, 2026 — Closes: November 18, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Park Manager with National Park Service. This position is located at Mammoth Cave National Park. This is a temporary promotion or detail not to exceed 1 year. However, you may be released from the assignment and returned to your permanent position of record at any time during this period for any reason. As a temporary promotion, this may be made permanent without further competition.
Major Duties
At the full performance level (GS-15) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Provides leadership, develops plans, and executes programs to operate and manage Mammoth Cave National Park (MACA). Assigns responsibilities, delegates authority, coordinates work plans and programs, and evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and total operations. Responsible for all aspects of planning related to the development, operation and protection of the park. Maintains effective public and community relations with a large number of local and national interest groups and individuals such as tribal councils; environmental organizations; chambers of commerce and civic groups; sportsmen's clubs; outdoor and other citizen groups; and newspaper, radio and television representatives. Oversees management of the park's interpretive program, environmental education program, and fee collection/management, to ensure the park's diverse clientele receive a quality visitor experience. Administers and implements a broad-spectrum program for restoring and managing natural resources. Oversees the park's partnerships program and seeks out prospective partners to advance the mission of the park. For additional information about Mammoth Cave National Park, please visit: Mammoth Cave National Park (U.S. National Park Service).
