Ocean Career: NOAA Sanctuary Superintendent

Sanctuary Superintendent

As a Sanctuary Superintendent, you will perform the following duties:

• Carry out policies and purposes of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, relevant presidential proclamations, executive orders, and oversee development of plans and programs for both short and long-time frames to conserve, protect, enhance, restore, investigate, and manage sanctuary resources through research and outreach.
• Coordinate with local, regional and national organizations and partners to promote Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and NOAA priorities, and ensure adherence to applicable regulations and authorities.
• Perform planning, direction, and timely execution of programs and administrative and operational program elements in areas such as budget and field operations.
• Participate in decision or exercise of significant judgment in Government action regarding contracting or procurement; the administration or monitoring of grants, licenses, subsidies, or other benefits, regulation and auditing of a non-Federal entity, and/or making a final decision or taking action, which will have a direct and substantial economic effect on the interests of a non-Federal entity.

To qualify at the ZA-4 or GS-13 level:

• SPECIALIZED
  
  EXPERIENCE:
  
  Applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the ZA-3 or GS-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
• Conducting strategic planning for the development, implementation, or management of short- and long-term organizational objectives;
• Overseeing or coordinating field research and monitoring programs, including scientific diving and marine operations, in support of marine protected areas, natural resource management, or maritime heritage preservation programs; and
• Overseeing the development and implementation of stewardship, outreach, interpretation, and education programs and materials.

Final date to receive applications:
July 21, 2026

Salary range: $106,437 – $163,514 per year