Topic ID #6922 - posted 2/7/2010 11:05 PM
Jennifer Palmer
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Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Cultural Res, GS-0170-13 - Harrison, AR (NPS only)
Jennifer Palmer
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Job Title: Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Cultural Resources
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: National Park Service
Job Announcement Number: CK317602TS
SALARY RANGE:
81,823.00 - 106,369.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, February 08, 2010 to Monday, March 01, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0170-13
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full TimeCareer/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Harrison, AR
JOB SUMMARY:
Who May Apply: You may apply if you are a Current National Park Services employee on a career/career-conditional appointment.
* Do you want to lead a staff of employees conducting work in interpretation, education, and cultural resources?
* Do you have experience managing as a Supervisory Historian or Supervisory Cultural Resources Specialist?
* Are you interested in managing a multi-disciplinary program in history, archeology, and ethnography?
AREA INFORMATION
Buffalo National River was established in 1972 as the country's first national river, the park protects 135 miles of river from near its origin in the Boston Mountains to the confluence with the White River in Northwest Arkansas. Nearly 100,000 acres in size, roughly one third of the park's land base is designated wilderness. Heavily wooded and extremely rugged terrains are found throughout the park along with numerous hidden caves and waterfalls. There are over 100 miles of maintained trails for hiking and horseback use. There are two developed campgrounds and eight primitive campgrounds throughout the entire park. Of the two developed campgrounds, only one offers amenities such as water and electricity hook ups for visitors. There is one visitor center in each of the three districts, two of which are staffed and open to the public year round. The duty station is located in the headquarter's office of Buffalo National River in Harrison, AR, which is approximately 30 miles south of the Arkansas-Missouri border. Harrison has a population of approximately 14,000 people. The City of Harrison and local commuting areas offer K-12 schools, a community college, restaurants, shopping, groceries, a movie theatre and a performing arts theatre, a hospital and specialized clinics. There are several rental properties, as well as homes to purchase within the Harrison area.
RELOCATION STATEMENT
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the person selected for the position is from outside the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses under the Federal Travel Regulations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Wear of the NPS uniform is required.
* Completion of a background investigation is required.
* Must possess a valid and current state driver's license.
* Travel is required.
* Relocation expenses are authorized.
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Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Harrison, AR
As Chief of the Interpretation, Education and Cultural Resources Division, the incumbent manages visitor services, public information, park identity and orientation, interpretation, education, cultural resources, the cooperating association and the Volunteer Program for Buffalo National River. These programs form the core of outreach and interaction with the visiting public, neighbors, and partners. The incumbent is a member of the management team, and is stationed at Buffalo National River headquarters in Harrison Arkansas.
For more information, view the full employment listing by clicking here.
Job Title: Chief of Interpretation, Education, and Cultural Resources
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: National Park Service
Job Announcement Number: CK317602TS
SALARY RANGE:
81,823.00 - 106,369.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, February 08, 2010 to Monday, March 01, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0170-13
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full TimeCareer/Career Conditional
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Harrison, AR
JOB SUMMARY:
Who May Apply: You may apply if you are a Current National Park Services employee on a career/career-conditional appointment.
* Do you want to lead a staff of employees conducting work in interpretation, education, and cultural resources?
* Do you have experience managing as a Supervisory Historian or Supervisory Cultural Resources Specialist?
* Are you interested in managing a multi-disciplinary program in history, archeology, and ethnography?
AREA INFORMATION
Buffalo National River was established in 1972 as the country's first national river, the park protects 135 miles of river from near its origin in the Boston Mountains to the confluence with the White River in Northwest Arkansas. Nearly 100,000 acres in size, roughly one third of the park's land base is designated wilderness. Heavily wooded and extremely rugged terrains are found throughout the park along with numerous hidden caves and waterfalls. There are over 100 miles of maintained trails for hiking and horseback use. There are two developed campgrounds and eight primitive campgrounds throughout the entire park. Of the two developed campgrounds, only one offers amenities such as water and electricity hook ups for visitors. There is one visitor center in each of the three districts, two of which are staffed and open to the public year round. The duty station is located in the headquarter's office of Buffalo National River in Harrison, AR, which is approximately 30 miles south of the Arkansas-Missouri border. Harrison has a population of approximately 14,000 people. The City of Harrison and local commuting areas offer K-12 schools, a community college, restaurants, shopping, groceries, a movie theatre and a performing arts theatre, a hospital and specialized clinics. There are several rental properties, as well as homes to purchase within the Harrison area.
RELOCATION STATEMENT
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid if the person selected for the position is from outside the local commuting area and is otherwise eligible for reimbursement of relocation expenses under the Federal Travel Regulations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
* Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Wear of the NPS uniform is required.
* Completion of a background investigation is required.
* Must possess a valid and current state driver's license.
* Travel is required.
* Relocation expenses are authorized.
Back to top
Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - Harrison, AR
As Chief of the Interpretation, Education and Cultural Resources Division, the incumbent manages visitor services, public information, park identity and orientation, interpretation, education, cultural resources, the cooperating association and the Volunteer Program for Buffalo National River. These programs form the core of outreach and interaction with the visiting public, neighbors, and partners. The incumbent is a member of the management team, and is stationed at Buffalo National River headquarters in Harrison Arkansas.
For more information, view the full employment listing by clicking here.