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Open: November 6, 2026 — Closes: November 10, 2026
Summary
You will serve as a Park Manager (Superintendent) with National Park Service. This is a temporary promotion not to exceed 1 year and can be extended up to 5 years. This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
Major Duties
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Office of the Superintendent, New Orleans, LA. At the full performance level (GS-15) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Supervisory/managerial duties. Financial and property resource management. Natural and cultural resource management and stewardship. Leadership and organizational vision for park operation and visitor experience. Civic engagement and public affairs. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (JELA) and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (JAZZ) has six sites located in southeast Louisiana, and includes the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery in Chalmette, the French Quarter Visitor Center and headquarters in New Orleans, Barataria Preserve in Lafitte, Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux, Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette, and Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice. JELA protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region and JAZZ covers to origin and culture of jazz. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): $147,945 - $192,331
