JOB SUMMARY: As the Chief of the Interpretation and Education Division, who reports to the park's Superintendent, serves as a key member of the park management team, is the principal advisor on all matters related to interpretation and education and liaison with the park cooperating association. The incumbent has broad responsibilities for planning and development in the areas of natural and cultural interpretation, education, publications and media management. MAJOR DUTIES: PIO - responsible for communicating issues and events of the public and part partners and Public Information Officer. Seeks new funding sources, manages budget, collects data that supports program accomplishments writes reports. Understand, collect, and distribute needed resources. Carries out the full scope of supervisory and personnel management responsibilities, including the recruitment, training, counseling, and evaluation of interpretive staff. Provide direction, review, planning, execution, and coordination of all park programs associated with education, youth, and outreach programs. Serves as principal advisor to the Superintendent and park management team on all technical and professional matters related to interpretation, education, and volunteers. Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Additional Information: Physical Demands: Most of the duties are indoors and do not involve unusual physical requirements, but walking on trails or on rough primitive trails, beaches or marshlands is required. May occasionally engage in stressful situations during emergency situations or when dealing with visitor complaints. Outdoor work can be arduous and hazardous; involving travel by boat, ATV or UTV, in which a high level of physical conditioning is a necessity. The duty station will be in a hot, humid, buggy, sandy coastal environment, and frequent travel to barrier islands. Working Conditions: Most work is indoors in an office setting, but occasional trips into the park in varying weather conditions are required. Occasional work outdoors in hot humid coastal environment and on barrier islands - which may require transportation by vessel. 4-wheel drive vehicle or ATV/UTV. These hazardous areas may be made more treacherous due to high temperatures and humidity, winds, heavy rain, high temperatures, insect stings, etc. This environment regularly involves a high level of situational awareness to negotiate exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress (wildlife, exposure, weather, uneven terrain). IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.