Superintendent, Yellowstone National Park

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

Job summary

National Park Service seeks candidates for a Senior Executive Service position, requiring two-page resumes proving ECQs and two Technical Qualifications.

Applicants must demonstrate experience in land and park stewardship, regional operations oversight, and executive leadership. The process emphasizes the Rule of Law, efficiency, and strategic resource management within a federal park system.

Qualifications

• ECQs are described: Commitment to Rule of Law and Founding Principles; Driving Efficiency; Merit and Competence; Leading People; Achieving Results.
• ECQ requirements assess executive experience rather than technical expertise.
• Experience describing two ECQs and two Technical Qualifications (TQs) on a two-page resume.

Responsibilities

• Review resumes to assess ECQ and TQ alignment with park stewardship and operations oversight.
• Evaluate qualifications for senior executive service eligibility and criteria.

Skills

ECQ knowledge

Public administration

Strategic planning

Resource management

Leadership

Job description

Yellowstone National Park spans 2.25 million acres across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho and is one of the world's most complex national park operations. The park protects extensive natural, cultural, and historic resources, including more than 10,000 thermal features, Yellowstone Lake, the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, and thousands of years of cultural history. Yellowstone is also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualifications, you must submit a two-page resume (max) that shows you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and two Technical Qualifications (TQs). To be considered, only the first 2 pages of your resume will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

Technical Qualifications (TQs) are designed to assess an applicant's experience relevant to the specific position requirements. To be considered, we evaluate whether you possess experience relevant to the specific job. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the two TQs below:

TQ 1: Describe your ability and experience in managing a complex land management program(s) that typically extend and apply to an entire organization or major components of an organization. This should include describing experience in public land management, strategic planning, project management, law enforcement and emergency services, natural/cultural resource management, visitor services, safety, infrastructure planning and maintenance management, concessions management and conservation and recreation management.

TQ 2: Describe your experience establishing and managing partnerships directly related to park stewardship and operations oversight.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). Your two-page resume should also show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) listed below. Your resume should clearly demonstrate your experience and accomplishments related to the ECQs. By statute, the Office of Personnel Management prescribes ECQs for the appointment of career SES members. The ECQs were designed to assess executive experience and not technical expertise.

ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence: This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility, and Resilience.

ECQ 4: Leading People: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement

ECQ 5: Achieving Results: This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking

Already SES Certified? If you are currently serving under a career Senior Executive Service appointment, are eligible for reinstatement into the Senior Executive Service, or have completed a Senior Executive Service Candidate Development Program (SES CDP) approved by OPM, you only need to submit a two-page resume and personnel action showing you have held a career SES position. SES CDP graduates must submit a two-page resume and a copy of their CDP program certification with their package.