Chief of Science and Resource Management

National Park Service; Page (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a seasoned leader to serve as Chief of Science and Resource Management for Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument in Arizona. You will provide high-level guidance on resource stewardship and tribal relations, and oversee program development and budget planning.

As part of the park leadership team, you will supervise a specialized staff and represent the superintendent in interagency collaborations and with Native American

Responsibilities

• Serves as the senior principal advisor in the management of natural and cultural resources and is responsible for program development, implementation and oversight.
• Develops and maintains effective working relations with Native Americans, other traditional associations, and related groups, agencies and the public; represents the superintendent when working with others on resource stewardship.
• Provides technical and substantive direct supervision to a highly specialized staff.

Job description

Open: September 29, 2026 — Closes: October 12, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Chief of Science and Resource Management with National Park Service at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Serves as the senior principal advisor in the management of natural and cultural resources and is responsible for program development, implementation and oversight. Carries out program management duties by developing work plans and schedules, scopes of work, cost estimates, and proposals, and/or grants to justify funding request and accomplish goals. Provide accurate and reliable advice and guidance to park leadership on all matters relating to resource management and tribal relations. Develops and maintains effective working relations with Native Americans, other traditional associations, and related groups, agencies and the public; represents the superintendent when working with others on resource stewardship. Provide technical and substantive direct supervision to a highly specialized staff.