Current Job Opportunities
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Interdisciplinary Project Manager
Open Period: 11/12/24 to 11/22/24 or when 30 applications have been received
Series and Grade: GS 0801/0807/0808 12
Salary: $102,163 - $132,807 per year
Location(s): Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island
Who Can Apply: The public
Job Description:
- Provide project management services for multiple design and construction projects using industry recognized project control measures.
- Act as technical point of contact on projects when assigned.
- Write scopes of work, independent government cost estimates, technical evaluations, and make recommendations to the Contracting Officer.
- Analyze and negotiate contractor's price proposals, secure purchase requests, and prepare solicitation package for Contracting.
- Routinely walk construction sites to provide construction observation, confirm project progress, and ensure work commensurate with the contract.
- This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of nine years. This term appointment is in support of the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF). Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service.
Unit Manager
Open Period: 10/31/24 to 11/12/24
Series and Grade: GS 0301 13
Salary: $121,485 - $157,934 per year
Location(s): Sandy Hook Unit
Who Can Apply: Current Department of the Interior Career or Career-Conditional Employees in the Competitive service; Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibles; Former Public Land Corp (PLC), Interagency Career Transition Assistant Plan (ICTAP) and Veterans' Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA).
Job Description:
The incumbent serves as the coordinator for operational activities and actions between the division within the Unit, including law enforcement; administration; interpretation and education; natural and cultural resource management; planning and project management; facilities maintenance and operations; business management; and other facets of the overall park operation. Works with the Project Management offices to develop and track the 5-year project plan and schedule for the Unit and integrates this with operational activities. Tracks and implements Strategic Plan goals and actions for the Unit. Represents the Superintendent and the National Park Service to other Federal and state governmental agencies, elected officials, local municipalities, organizations, and the public. Manages partnership development and collaboration for the Unit. Maintains a strong working relationship with the Unit's partners (philanthropic partners, volunteer groups, civic and conservation organizations, and others). Works with lessees, concessioners, and other business operators in the park to ensure their activities are integrated into park operations. Serves as a member of the Gateway Leadership Team, participating in weekly meetings with the Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and park program managers to inform plans, decisions, and communications with operational awareness, field perspective, external context, and potential consequences of decisions and actions.
- Government housing may be available.
- You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
