JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Carlsbad Caverns National Park, in the Administration Division. MAJOR DUTIES: - The primary responsibility of this position is to provide accurate and reliable advice on a wide range of administrative functions as these apply to the park, either as personal advisory service to the Superintendent and Division Chiefs or by directing (or obtaining services of) specialists, technicians and clerical support positions in delivering services to management and employees of the park. - As a member of the park management team, plans, analyzes and monitors the formulation and development of park-wide plans, programs, procedures, operating policies, internal controls and program goals. - Maintains surveillance over the park's business systems to ensure maximum probability of mission success. - Budget and Financial Management. Responsible for keeping the park's revenues and spending in balance through sound advice and supervision of the staff of the Administration/Business Office dedicated to budget and financial management on a day-to-day basis. - Participates as a full member of the park leadership team with the Superintendent and Division Chiefs in formulating and annually updating program management plans and associated budgets. - Directs the budget and financial management staff in establishing or modifying account structures, tracking expenditures and obligations, and continuously reviewing accounts to be able to alert managers to problems. - Administrative Services. Incumbent oversees the following functions: Payroll and Timekeeping, Bills of Collection, Third Party Drafts, Payment of Invoices, Internal Controls and Audits, Travel Services, Planning, Human Resources Management, Acquisition and Property Management, Agreements, Information Management, Supervises the business management/administration staff of the park, Recruits and hires subordinate staff members in line with merit staffing procedures and equal employment opportunity guidelines, and Serves as point of contact for the Operations Formulation System (OFS). - This position may also provide administrative support to National Park Service units within a close geographic range. AREA INFORMATION: Carlsbad Caverns National Park is located 27 miles from the city of Carlsbad in southeastern New Mexico. The Park, at an elevation of 4400 feet, has a semi-arid climate with hot summers, mild winters, abundant sunshine, low humidity, and approximately 10 inches of rainfall per year. Carlsbad (population 29,000) has all amenities and services including medical and dental facilities, motels, banks, restaurants, churches, grocery stores, department stores, and several recreation facilities. Information about Carlsbad and the Carlsbad area can be found at the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Schools include K-12, and New Mexico State University - Carlsbad Campus. Other services can be found in Albuquerque (280 miles), El Paso, Texas (170 miles), Lubbock, Texas (180 miles), or Midland/Odessa, Texas (150 miles). Recreation opportunities are plentiful with Guadalupe Mountains National Park located 50 miles from the city of Carlsbad, two state parks (Brantley Lake and Living Desert Zoo), and the Lincoln National Forest within an hour's drive. Please note: A government van pool provides service between Carlsbad, NM and Carlsbad Caverns National Park for staff on the core shift. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
