Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist

Open: July 22, 2026 —
Closes: August 5, 2026

This position is located at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in the Facility Management Division.

The Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist provides leadership and technical expertise in managing the park's facilities, assets, and operational programs. This position serves as a key member of the park management team, guiding strategic decisions, overseeing complex maintenance and project portfolios, and ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of park infrastructure and staff. Below are the daily duties associated with this position.

Develops a wide range of management documents, including project documentation, safety reports, compliance materials, and budget justifications. Oversees multi-year and annual budgets, spending plans, project funding, cost analyses, and facility management financial systems. Supervises subordinate staff, establishes work priorities, evaluates performance, identifies training needs, and manages workload distribution. Sets maintenance priorities, plans multi-year asset work, contract management, evaluates program performance, adjusts schedules, and oversees long-range facility strategies.

Uses Facility Management Software Systems (FMSS), maintenance management tools, asset databases, and technology-supported work controls. Represents the park to partners, agencies, and the public; participates in leadership discussions; provides guidance to staff; leads teams; and coordinates with contractors. Area Information:
Klondike Goldrush Park is in Skagway, Alaska, a year-round seaport and popular cruise ship destination between May and September. Tourism is the town's main economic driver, and Klondike Gold Rush NHP is Alaska's most visited national park area. Skagway has about 1000 permanent residents, with the population doubling or tripling in summer. The town provides essential services such as a school, post office, bank, library, recreation center, medical clinic, and limited shopping, plus more restaurants and retail outlets during summer.

Major purchases are made by mail or trips to Juneau and Whitehorse. Skagway is accessible by road via the Klondike Highway, ferry, and light aircraft. The climate features cool winters and mild summers, with average annual precipitation of 26.5 inches. Housing costs are high, and government housing is not available. Additional information about the park and the community can be found by visiting the park's website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..