Deputy Park Manager

National Park Service; Bushkill Township (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Bushkill, PA seeks a Deputy Park Manager to oversee day-to-day park operations, including maintenance, resource management, visitor and resource protection, interpretation, education, volunteers, and safety.

You will assist with planning and directing programs, manage communication with officials and the public, participate in community meetings, and help ensure program performance and compliance with laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, directing, organizing, and developing program controls.
• Execute comprehensive programs and plans with timely performance.
• Enforce laws and regulations related to a drug-free workplace.
• Engage with officials, media, and the public; participate in community meetings.

Job description

Open: August 31, 2026 — Closes: September 18, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Deputy Park Manager with the National Park Service, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, in Bushkill, PA. You will manage the day to day operation of the park including maintenance, resources management, visitor and resource protection, interpretation, education, volunteers, and safety.

Major Duties

As Deputy Park Manager, you will perform the following: Assists with planning, directing, organizing, and developing program controls. Assists in formulating and executing comprehensive programs and plans. Manages quality and timeliness of program performance, productivity, and management controls. Participates in training and policy development and enforcement of laws and regulations related to a drug-free workplace. Identifies and corrects job safety and health hazards. Identifies basic operating needs and prepares funding justifications to support requests for project funds, and operating increases. Communicates with staffs of Members of Congress, appropriate federal, state, regional and local officials, public and private organizations, news media, and the general public. Participates in community meetings. Manages and directs internal and external communication programs.