JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in Death Valley National Park, in the Management Branch. This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. MAJOR DUTIES: Major Duties include: Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions in order to monitor compliance by commercial service operations. Participate in commercial services planning in order to provide necessary and/or appropriate services through concession contracts and CUA's. Critically review and evaluate required reports, programs, documents, and other data to confirm compliance with terms and conditions of the contract. Collects and monitors contractual, operational and safety performance data of concessioners. Provides assistance to park managers and staff regarding commercial services. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action. "In employing individuals to perform any construction, maintenance, interpretation, or other service in the park, the Secretary (Selecting Official) shall, in so far as practical, give first preference to qualified members of the Tribe": (Timbisha Shoshone Homeland Act, Nov 2000). To receive current preference eligibility, members of the Timbisha Shoshone Tribe must submit a copy (not the original) of the letter certifying their tribal membership. For additional information about Death Valley National Park, please visit: Death Valley National Park (U.S. National Park Service). IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
