Park Manager; Superintendent

Summary

This position serves as the Superintendent for Glacier Bay National Park & Preserve, duty-stationed in Gustavus, Alaska. Please see "Additional Information" section for Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) information. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement CAHM--ST-MH. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

We seek leaders who excel not only at managing parks and public lands, but at leading other leaders. Today's superintendents are expected to lead beyond the boundaries of a single park by investing in, coaching, and empowering senior managers and fellow superintendents, creating the conditions in which accomplished leaders can thrive, exercise sound judgment, and deliver exceptional stewardship and public service.

Successful candidates serve as multipliers of leadership capacity-fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries, navigating the complexities of leading experienced executives with diverse perspectives and authorities, and building high-performing organizations grounded in accountability, integrity, and trust. They cultivate enduring partnerships, ensure decisions are lawful and mission-focused, and inspire confidence among employees, partners, gateway communities, Tribal Nations, and the American people. The Superintendent serves as the senior line officer for Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (GLBA) providing leadership, direction, and oversight for all park operations.

Under the general guidance of the Regional Director and direct supervision by the Deputy Regional Director, the incumbent manages planning and development; land acquisition and protection; public relations; and the preservation, interpretation, maintenance, and administration of one of the most complex and expansive parks in the National Park Service. This position requires broad leadership, strategic decision making, and operational expertise to ensure the continued protection, integrity, and accessibility of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve-one of the largest and most complex parks in the nation.

Daily Duties:
Lead a multidisciplinary workforce responsible for public use management, resource stewardship, education and interpretation, fiscal and human resources management, visitor services, safety, partnerships, public affairs, and park development. Represent park's interests across a wide range of governmental, Native Alaskan, community, tourism and land management forums. Direct a major park program that includes administration of roughly $10 million annually and management of permanent, seasonal, and volunteer personnel.

Represent the National Park Service on ANILCA (Alaska National Lands Interest Conservation Act) issues and serve as NPS liaison with the Cruise Ship industry in GLBA.

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. DRUG TESTING:
Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. UNIFORM:
You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment. You may be required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

WORK SCHEDULE:

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime. TRAVEL:
You may be required to travel overnight away from home occasionally. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. For more information regarding Probationary Periods, please see "Qualifications" section below.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any…