Total 6 job vacancies by National Park Service

The major duties of the Human Resource Specialist (Recruitment/Placement) include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides hiring consultations with customers.
• Assist customers in creating job analysis and technical assessments.
• Builds vacancy announcement in USA Staffing.
• Adjudicates veteran preference claims.
• Reviews applicant qualifications and eligibilities.
• Issues selection Certificates based on an array of multiple hiring authorities
• Audits certificates and selections.
• Interprets regulations, policies, and directives, and uses good judgement to provide accurate pay setting guidance.
• Research regulations and policies to provide sound HR services and advice.
• Performs the full range of hiring tasks and develops recruitment strategies to address specific resource or program needs.
• Provides excellent customer service.

The major duties of this position are:

1. Track, analyze and report on appropriations, apportionment, grant awards, deobligations and other need in monitoring the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
2. Continuously monitor and maintain the balances and reporting for all program expenditures, contracts, agreements and other related instruments used in the transfer of funds.
3. Analyze and report on historic funding patterns, current operations and future trends.
4. Coordinate and collaborate with OMB, DOI, and NPS Financial Assistance Office and the NPS financial - budget and accounting offices and report on LWCF accounts.
5. Prepare written and verbal communications and reports and advise program managers.

The incumbent serves as a consultant and advisor in all phases of budget and related financial management matters. Provides leadership to managers of budget programs in budget formulation and execution. Formulates and executes broad financial plans and policies affecting the authorization and use of funds.

Prepares, recommends, and justifies the allocation of funds based on analysis of the budget presentation, legislative directives, workload analyses, annual work plans, field estimates and reports, and financial studies and investigations to achieve a sound financial management program in the National Park Service (NPS) and to ensure equitable and correlated distribution of funds.

Directs the preparation of fund allocation charts, tables, and summaries, together with detailed instructions as to authorizations, limitations, and guidelines relating to the use of funds to expeditiously accomplish allotment advice actions.

Park Information:

Natchez Trace Parkway (NATR) Information: The Natchez Trace Parkway is a tribute to the ancient travel route called the Natchez Trace, which has a rich history as one of North America's oldest transportation paths. This modern Parkway spans a remarkable 444 miles, requiring over 10 hours to journey from one end to the other. It spans across three states, encompassing 25 counties and 20 communities, with a combined residential population of nearly two million people. Additionally, there are over 3,000 commercial and private landowners residing alongside the Parkway boundary.

The completion of the modern Parkway occurred in 2005, establishing it as one of the largest units within the national park system, covering a vast geographic range. The Parkway corridor extends over five degrees of latitude and boasts an impressive 52,000 acres of breathtaking scenic beauty. Within this expanse, visitors can immerse themselves in a diverse array of traditional southern landscapes, including forests, wetlands, prairies, rivers, pastures, and croplands. These natural wonders are accompanied by rich cultural and historic resources, creating an immersive experience for all who traverse its path.

Recognizing its immense value, the Natchez Trace Parkway was rightfully designated as a National Scenic Byway and All-American Road in 1996. This prestigious acknowledgment is a testament to the Parkway's significant historic, cultural, natural, and scenic qualities. In 2014 alone, the Parkway welcomed nearly 6 million visitors, solidifying its position as the eighth most visited National Park Service place in the entire nation.

The Headquarters of the Natchez Trace Parkway, a scenic and historic roadway that stretches from Mississippi to Tennessee, is located in Tupelo. The main visitor center provides a wealth of information for those interested in learning about the parkway's significance and exploring the surrounding attractions. For additional details, we invite you to explore our website at www.nps.gov/natr.

The major duties of the Contracting Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides procurement direction, guidance and requirement/policy interpretation on Federal, Department and Bureau regulations. Serves as lead contracting member on project teams; analyzes difficult issues and identifies alternative or new courses of action.
• Oversees acquisition planning and pre-award activities and requirements; serves as source selection authority. Awards and obligates contracts.
• Prepares government decisions in response to contractor requests for equitable adjustments and claims.
• Oversees contract administration; negotiates contract changes, modifications and terminations.
• Ensures contractor compliance throughout contract performance period.

• You will be expected to remotely supervise HR Specialists and HR Assistants.
• As a working supervisor, you will be expected to train, coach, and develop HR Staff to draft, post, evaluate applicants, issue certificates, and onboard new hires for both delegated examining and merit promotion.
• This position plans and tracks high volume of work to be accomplished, sets workload priorities and deadlines, and makes assignments based on capability and expertise.
• You will carry out first-level supervisory duties in accordance with all regulatory requirements in areas such as diversity; equal employment opportunity (EEO); merit systems principles; safety and occupational health; performance management; ethics, conduct and discipline; and hiring reform.

The major duties of the Administrative Officer position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervise a team to ensure administrative services of the business office is successful.
• Responsible for keeping the organization's revenues and spending in balance.
• Oversee the successful formulation, implementation, tracking and close-out of all interagency agreements, contracts, and task agreements.
• Participate on the management team and ensures all administrative services to managers and program staff are implemented.
• Facilitate studies to explore solutions to operations challenges. Develop and manage standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.