Park Manager

National Park Service; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service at Mammoth Cave National Park seeks a Park Manager for a temporary promotion or detail not to exceed 1 year. The role leads planning and execution of park operations, oversees interpretive and environmental education programs, and manages partnerships and resource restoration efforts.

Based at Mammoth Cave National Park, this on-site role may become permanent without further competition. Closer details provided during the posting period.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and directs planning and execution of programs to operate Mammoth Cave National Park.
• Oversees public and community relations with local and national groups and media.
• Administers programs for natural resource restoration and resource management.

Job description

Open: November 5, 2026 — Closes: November 18, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Park Manager with National Park Service. This position is located at Mammoth Cave National Park. This is a temporary promotion or detail not to exceed 1 year. However, you may be released from the assignment and returned to your permanent position of record at any time during this period for any reason. As a temporary promotion, this may be made permanent without further competition.

Major Duties

At the full performance level (GS-15) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Provides leadership, develops plans, and executes programs to operate and manage Mammoth Cave National Park (MACA). Assigns responsibilities, delegates authority, coordinates work plans and programs, and evaluates the effectiveness of individual activities and total operations. Responsible for all aspects of planning related to the development, operation and protection of the park. Maintains effective public and community relations with a large number of local and national interest groups and individuals such as tribal councils; environmental organizations; chambers of commerce and civic groups; sportsmen's clubs; outdoor and other citizen groups; and newspaper, radio and television representatives. Oversees management of the park's interpretive program, environmental education program, and fee collection/management, to ensure the park's diverse clientele receive a quality visitor experience. Administers and implements a broad-spectrum program for restoring and managing natural resources. Oversees the park's partnerships program and seeks out prospective partners to advance the mission of the park. For additional information about Mammoth Cave National Park, please visit: Mammoth Cave National Park (U.S. National Park Service).