Supervisory Interdisciplinary Scientist (Resources Program Manager)
Job Location:
Carlsbad, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The incumbent serves as the Resources Management Chief for Carlsbad Caverns National Park stationed in Carlsbad NM and is responsible for providing the overall direction and supervision for the management of day-to-day operations and resources management. The incumbent is the senior principal advisor in the management of cultural and natural resources. The incumbent reports directly to the Superintendent or Deputy Superintendent.
The incumbent provides management direction and oversight for cultural and natural resources; Manages Division activities to ensure maximum use of personnel materials and funds so that the parks cultural and natural resources are protected and preserved while ensuring visitor enjoyment. Provide long-term vision as well as leadership motivation inspiration and follow through to staff volunteers partners and public. Will coordinate the review of all research permit applications. Will Coordinate environmental and cultural resource compliance for park projects and operations including NEPA Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and other applicable federal laws regulations and policies.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit License: Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- Time-in-Grade: Any individual who is currently holding or has held within the previous 52 weeks a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. Time-in-grade does not apply to new excepted service appointments and must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
- Uniform: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Financial Disclosure: A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.
- Language Proficiency: Must be able to read write and speak English.
*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*
Requirements Continued...
Probationary Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-year Probationary Period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
This Probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your Probationary Period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Supervisory Probationary Period This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 08/28/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.
You must meet the following Basic Requirements in order to be eligible for this position (you must include transcripts when meeting basic requirements with the degree or combination of education and experience):
General Anthropology Series 0190:
Degree: appropriate field of anthropology.
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Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in an appropriate field of anthropology or related course work plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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Experience: four years of appropriate experience in anthropology performing research museum work or similar professional-level work.
Biological Sciences Series 0401:
Degree: biological sciences agriculture natural resource management chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education.
PHYSICAL SCIENTIST GS-1301 SERIES:
- Degree: Bachelors degree (or higher-level degree) in physical science engineering or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics dynamics properties of materials and electronics. You must provide transcripts.
- Combination: College-level education equivalent to one of the majors shown in 1 above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science plus appropriate experience or additional education. You must provide transcripts.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-12 GRADE LEVEL:
EXPERIENCE: Possess at least one full year of Specialized Experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying specialized experience for this position must include at least three of the following: provide natural or cultural resource program support and professional advice in at least one of the occupations listed above; conduct or participate in National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) or National Historic Preservation Act (106/NHPA) compliance review; plan or participate in the planning of natural or cultural resource projects or studies; coordinate and/or interact with Tribes on natural or cultural resource management activities or concerns; participate as a professional member of a research team; research develop and prepare manuscripts for professional publications; perform collections management registration cataloging research preservation restoration and/or conservation of collections. You must include hours worked per week.
Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
This position has a mandatory education requirement. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement. All DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name school name grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking and date the degree was conferred if applicable. A typed list of courses grades semester/quarter hours GPA etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: information
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
If otherwise eligible and qualified you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS) recruitment or relocation incentive.
Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office environment although the incumbent may be required to work outside at times during all four seasons to inspect field projects check damage to park resources consult with other professionals on park resource issues or assist staff with field work. The outdoor work may expose the incumbent to biting insects desert plants steep and/or uneven terrain wildlife and unstable ground.
This is an interdisciplinary position. Position may be filled as: 0190 Anthropology Series 0401 Biology Series 1301 Physical Science Series.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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