Park Manager (Superintendent)

National Park Service; Shiloh (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service seeks a Superintendent for Shiloh National Military Park, based in Shiloh, TN. This executive role requires guiding the park’s mission, operations, and public service while ensuring accountability and stewardship of the nation’s heritage.

The incumbent leads senior managers, fosters partnerships with Tribal Nations and gateways communities, and aligns decisions with lawful, mission-focused priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior park leadership and public land stewardship.
• Strong strategic planning and administrative skills.
• Ability to foster collaborations with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Determine strategic direction and objectives for Shiloh National Military Park.
• Lead planning across public relations, administration, resource management, safety, interpretation, and facilities maintenance.
• Foster external partnerships with community organizations, Tribal Nations, elected officials, and partners.

Job description

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Open: September 30, 2026 — Closes: October 13, 2026

Summary

This position serves as the Superintendent for Shiloh National Military Park and will be duty-stationed in Shiloh, TN. This position is also open to status candidates under announcement CAHT-26-13073476-ST-MH. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Major Duties

We seek leaders who excel not only at managing parks and public lands, but at leading other leaders. Today's Superintendents are expected to lead beyond the boundaries of a single park by investing in, coaching, and empowering senior managers and fellow Superintendents, creating the conditions in which accomplished leaders can thrive, exercise sound judgment, and deliver exceptional stewardship and public service. Successful candidates serve as multipliers of leadership capacity-fostering collaboration across organizational boundaries, navigating the complexities of leading experienced executives with diverse perspectives and authorities, and building high-performing organizations grounded in accountability, integrity, and trust. They cultivate enduring partnerships, ensure decisions are lawful and mission-focused, and inspire confidence among employees, partners, gateway communities, Tribal Nations, and the American people. As the Park Manager (Superintendent) you will perform the following major duties: Determines strategic direction, goals, and objectives for Shiloh National Military Park. Responsible for all aspects of management of the park through subordinate staff including planning and programming, public relations, administration, resource management, safety, interpretation, visitor services, and facilities maintenance. Fosters and maintains external relationships and partnerships, such as with community organizations, Native American tribes, elected officials, stakeholders, and partners. Builds coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, state, and local governments, as well as non-profit and private sector organizations to achieve common goals. Ensures compliance with all federal laws and National Park Service (NPS) policies, ensuring that the park's financial and other resources are used strategically and effectively to meet NPS objectives.