Program Manager (Biological Resources)

National Park Service • Remote (Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job)) • $143.74k - $191.90k / year • 16h ago

JOB SUMMARY: The position serves as a Program Manager within the Natural Resources Stewardship & Science Directorate (NRSS) and provides supervision & oversight of program(s) that entail the mission, functions, projects, activities, laws, rules, & regulations for which NRSS is authorized and funded by statute to administer & enforce. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 11/05/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: The major duties of the Program Manager (Biological Resources) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides comprehensive leadership for development and implementation of biological resource science and policy and contributes to holistic and interdisciplinary resource stewardship priorities. Provides authoritative scientific and technical expertise for service wide biological management priorities. Ensures Division, Directorate, and service wide goals are achieved through effective work planning, budget execution, staffing, and program design. Fosters partnerships and collaborations to enhance biological stewardship for increased overall impact. Performs the full range of supervisory duties including work planning, establishing work schedules and priorities, assigning, and monitoring assignments, reviewing work, developing performance standards, completing staff evaluations, and interviewing and selecting candidates for subordinate positions. Ensures all employees supervised have equal opportunity for: selection for training, promotions, awards and recognition, and other career development opportunities, and maintains a workplace environment that is free of harassment. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.