As the Administrative Officer (AO) supporting both Dinosaur and Colorado National Monuments, serve as a member of the parks' leadership teams and supervise a staff of 1 Budget Analyst, 1 Information Technology Specialist and 3 Administrative Assistants at Dinosaur National Monument, and 1 Computer Assistant and 1 Administrative Assistant at Colorado National Monument.
The primary responsibility of this position is to provide authoritative advice on a wide range of administrative functions as these apply to the park, either as a personal advisory service to the Superintendent and Program Leaders (Division Chiefs) or by directing (or obtaining services of) specialists, technicians, and clerical support positions in providing services to management and employees of the park.
Duties include:
- Advise park staff on policies, decisions, and actions in the areas of budget management and administrative services to include planning, human resources, property, housing, and information management and technology.
- Supervise and direct the work of a staff of specialists, technicians and clerks, and recruits and hires subordinate administration staff.
- Plan, analyze, develop, and monitor the development of park-wide plans, programs, procedures, operating policies, internal controls and program goals.
- Coordinate, participate, and oversee negotiation of cooperative agreements with other Federal agencies, other government, public, private and non-profit institutions.
- Oversee the park's revenues and spending in balance through authoritative advice and supervision of budget staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Most of the work is performed indoors in an office setting. There may be some extended walking through facilities, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. Mentally stressful and taxing situations are frequently present.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting and training rooms, and commercial vehicles.
HOUSING INFORMATION: Government housing is available.
TELEWORK: The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
AREA INFORMATION:
Dinosaur National Monument: Dinosaur National Monument is a spectacular 210,000-acre medium-sized park with mega-park values. Dinosaur has the most complete geologic record of any national park area and an internationally renowned display of Jurassic era dinosaur bones. The rugged landscape provides habitats that support a diverse assemblage of plants and animals and critical habitat for endangered species. People have been living on this landscape for over 10,000 years and the evidence of their activities can be seen in numerous rock art sites and homesteads. The whitewater rafting and magnificent scenery found in the canyons of the Green and Yampa rivers provide premier Western boating experiences. The Yampa is the only remaining large tributary in the Colorado River system that retains its free-flowing character. Dinosaur is over 90% recommended wilderness and was certified as a Dark Sky Park in 2019. Dinosaur National Monument spans a remote area of NE Utah and NW Colorado that is a 3.5 hour drive from Salt Lake City, Utah and a 6 hour drive from Denver, Colorado. The park headquarters is located 2 miles from Dinosaur, Colorado. The communities of Rangely, CO and Vernal, UT offer all amenities (hospital, schools, grocery, etc.) and are within commuting distance of headquarters located near Dinosaur, CO and the Quarry Visitor Center located near Jensen, UT. More information about the monument can be found at
www.nps.gov/DINO.
Colorado National Monument is one of the grand landscapes of the American West, centrally located between Fruita and Grand Junction in the heart of Western Colorado. As an employee of the National Park Service, you will help protect the natural and cultural resources of this place. The Grand Valley (Fruita, Grand Junction, and Palisade) has a population of approximately 150,000 people and includes multiple options for all services. Schools, hospitals, and shopping are all readily available. Abundant access to public lands provides opportunities for hiking, mountain and road biking, river rafting, snow sports, and other recreational activities. More information about the monument can be found at
www.nps.gov/COLM.
Starting at $86,962 Per Year (GS 12)