Interdisciplinary - Project Manager

National Park Service

California

Remote

USD 90,000 - 117,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

National Park Service in California seeks an Interdisciplinary - Project Manager within the Maintenance & Construction Division to guide planning, design, construction, rehabilitation and repurposing of park structures and facilities.

You will provide engineering/architectural guidance, manage multiple design and construction projects from inception to completion, and coordinate funding requests to sustain park facilities over the long term.

Qualifications

Degree in Architecture or related field with specific coursework in design, structural tech, materials and environmental control systems.
Broad knowledge of architecture principles and design/construction practices.
Specialized experience in project management for design and construction projects.
Transcript submission required to support education and basic qualifications.

Responsibilities

Identify, quantify, and develop solutions for complex maintenance issues for park facilities.
Develop estimates, scope of work and technical criteria for contract packages and COR oversight.
Prepare project funding requests and manage electronic facility management systems for funding authorization.
Apply best practices to sustain a multi-year facility program and reduce the facility condition index (FCI).

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Architecture or related field with 60 semester hours in architecture and 6 semester hours in each of structural tech, materials methods, environmental control systems

Job description

You will serve as a Interdisciplinary - Project Manager with the Maintenance & Construction Division within Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park. Position serves as a Project Manager, providing professional engineering/architectural advice and guidance on the planning, designing, constructing, expansion, rehabilitation and/or re-purposing of existing and/or new structures and faciliites.

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Apply technical expertise to Identify, quantify, and develop solutions in response to complex issues or maintenance requirements for facilities.

Develop estimates, scope of work and technical criteria to provide the substance for the contract packages assembled by the incumbent, and subsequently, the project work overseen by this position in the capacity of Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Formulation and queueing of accurate project funding requests in electronic facility management systems of the National Park Service (NPS) for the purpose of obtaining funding and authorization for the work.

Utilization of best practices and technical knowledge are requisite for development and continual maintenance of a multi-year programmatic facility management program by the incumbent for the purpose in reducing the FCI and ensuring maximum life-cycles for the park's facilities.

Requirements & Education

QUALIFICATION SECTION CONTINUED****** For the 0808 series: Degree: A degree in Architecture or a related field that included 60 semester hours of course work in architecture or related discipline of which at least (1) 30 semester hours were in architectural design, and (2) 6 semester hours were in each of the following: structural technology, properties of materials and methods of construction, and environmental control systems.

(Transcripts must be provided) -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the arts and sciences underlying professional architecture, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the architectural principles, methods, and techniques and their applications to the design and construction or improvement of buildings.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by at least one of the following: 1) Related Curriculum: Degree in architectural engineering may be accepted as satisfying in full the basic requirements, provided the completed course work in architectural engineering provided knowledge, skills, and abilities substantially equivalent to those provided in the courses specified in paragraph A.

The curriculum for a degree in either architecture or architectural engineering covers function, esthetics, site, structure, economics, mechanical-electrical, and other engineering problems related to the design and construction of buildings primarily (but not exclusively) intended to house human activities.

The courses required for a degree in architecture generally place emphasis upon planning, esthetics, and materials and methods of construction, while the courses for an architectural engineering degree place equal or greater weight on the technical engineering aspects such as structural systems, mechanical systems, and the properties of materials.

Because of this difference in emphasis, persons with degrees in architecture may have a preference for work assignments that offer greater opportunities for them to express their artistic and creative abilities. As a result, they may be more concerned with planning and design aspects of architecture, and persons with degrees in architectural engineering may be more engaged in aspects emphasizing technical engineering considerations.

2) Experience: An applicant lacking a degree in architecture must have had l year of experience in an architect's office or in architectural work for each year short of graduation from a program of study in architecture. In the absence of college courses, 5 years of such experience is required. This experience must have demonstrated that the applicant has acquired a thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles and theories of professional architecture.

-AND- In addition to meeting the Selective Placement Factor and Basic Education Requirement, you will need to meet the Specialized Experience requirement - To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level: You must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Communication and problem-solving skills in negotiating, facilitating, motivating, persuading, problem identification and resolution, conflict resolution, anticipating and avoiding problems and providing leadership to accomplish work through others for design and construction projects.

Technical knowledge and experience in the fields of Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, Civil Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering with Project Management experience responsible for initiating, establishing, and controlling multiple complex design and construction projects from inception through completion. You must include hours per week worked.

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. EDUCATION - This position has a mandatory education or experience requirement related to meeting the Basic Requirement of any of the advertised series. This position does not allow substituting education for experience related to the Specialized Experience required. You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education.

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: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $89959 – $116949/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.