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Open: November 10, 2026 — Closes: November 24, 2026
Summary
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Midwest Region in the Office of the Superintendent at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Van Buren, Missouri.
Major Duties
Serves as the Deputy Superintendent for Ozark National Scenic Riverways, sharing responsibility with the Superintendent for the overall management, operations, and administration of a major National Park Service unit. Provides leadership for park programs, supervises senior staff, manages operational priorities and budgets, and works with a wide range of partners and stakeholders to support the protection and public use of park resources. Major Duties Direct daily park operations and provide oversight of visitor protection, resource management, maintenance, and administration. Manage park-wide planning, budgets, operational priorities, and performance goals to ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Supervise division chiefs and staff, resolve operational issues, review work accomplishments, and ensure programs meet established objectives. Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies, elected officials, landowners, partner organizations, and the public on park management issues and initiatives. Review and approve operational plans, construction and maintenance projects, special use activities, and other management actions to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies.