JOB SUMMARY: The Facility Operations Specialist is responsible for providing facility management for a Park Unit with widely diversified infrastructure and operational complexity characterized by multiple developed areas within a park unit. This position is located in Dinosaur National Monument, in the Maintenance Division. MAJOR DUTIES: The Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist at Dinosaur National Monument manages the facilities and facility operations of the park through supervision of the Facilities Program. Park facilities include two classic Mission 66 historic districts comprised of visitor centers, employee housing areas, maintenance structures and yards, visitor campgrounds, substantial road networks with both paved and gravel roads, and infrastructure systems that provide essential services. Facilities also include dozens of wilderness camps located along the Green and Yampa rivers as well as constructed river put-ins and take-outs used by hundreds of recreational rafting groups that float the park's 110 river miles annually. Duty areas of the position are varied and include the following: Participation on the Leadership Team, which entails weekly meeting attendance and collaboration with the superintendent and the other program leaders in order to provide direction and oversight for all aspects of park management. Planning and accounting for the care of park assets, including the park fleet, in such manner that park operations are carried out efficiently and continuously. Project planning and management of moderate- to large-scale facility projects. Primary risk management and safety expertise and oversight for the Facilities Program, and assistance in these capacities for the entire Dinosaur National Monument operation and workforce. Management of the budget for the Facilities Program, which includes Base, FLREA, Housing and a variety of annual and biennial project funds, and collaboration with the Leadership Team on overall park budget management. Collaboration with Resources and Planning staffs to ensure completion of all aspects of environmental compliance (for example, National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, etc.) for the substantial facility work carried out by the Facilities Program. Oversight of all aspects of personnel management in the Facilities Program, and direct supervision of several employees in the Program. AREA INFORMATION: Dinosaur National Monument is a spectacular 210,000-acre medium-sized park with mega-park values. Dinosaur has the most complete geologic record of any national park area and an internationally renowned display of Jurassic era dinosaur bones. The rugged landscape provides habitats that support a diverse assemblage of plants and animals and critical habitat for endangered species. People have been living on this landscape for over 10,000 years and the evidence of their activities can be seen in numerous rock art sites and homesteads. The whitewater rafting and magnificent scenery found in the canyons of the Green and Yampa rivers provide premier Western boating experiences. The Yampa is the only remaining large tributary in the Colorado River system that retains its free-flowing character. Dinosaur is over 90% recommended wilderness and was certified as a Dark Sky Park in 2019. Dinosaur National Monument spans a remote area of NE Utah and NW Colorado that is a 3.5 hour drive from Salt Lake City, Utah and a 6 hour drive from Denver, Colorado. The park headquarters is located 2 miles from Dinosaur, Colorado. The communities of Rangely, CO and Vernal, UT offer all amenities (hospital, schools, grocery, etc.) and are within commuting distance of headquarters located near Dinosaur, CO and the Quarry Visitor Center located near Jensen, UT. More information about the monument can be found at www.nps.gov/DINO. Housing at Dinosaur: Government housing may be available. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.
