Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Branch Chief - Utility System Operations)

National Park Service; Wyoming; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Yellowstone National Park is seeking a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Branch Chief - Utility System Operations) to lead the operations and maintenance of the park's water and wastewater facilities and utility infrastructure.

The role oversees asset management across 14 dispersed communities, coordinates with federal, state and local agencies, and guides multi-year O&M and capital programs protecting public health for millions of visitors.

Job description

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Open: October 15, 2026 — Closes: October 28, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist (Branch Chief - Utility System Operations) with the National Park Service. This position is located in Yellowstone National Park, in the Division of Facilities Management and Operations.

Major Duties

The incumbent is responsible for the management, operations and maintenance of 37 water and wastewater treatment facilities, treating over 472 million gallons of water and effluent per year. The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of 250+ miles of collection and distribution lines and 3,400 water meters serving nearly 5 million visitors per year across 14 geographically dispersed communities. The incumbent is fully responsible and accountable for the parkwide asset management business practices with the use of all Facility Management Software Systems to develop, formulate, and execute short and long-range strategies for facility development, rehabilitation, recapitalization, and operations and maintenance activities of the largest asset management portfolio in the National Park Service4, valued at over $5 billion. Manages multi-year O&M, rehabilitation, and capital investment programs valued at $50-$100 million annually. Provides second and third-level supervision, overseeing staffing, hiring, development and performance management across 14 dispersed sites. Oversees technical project reviews and engineering documentation. Represents Yellowstone in coordination with Federal, state and local agencies, engineering firms and concessioners on utility system master plans. Incumbent may serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative for service and construction contracts. For additional information about Yellowstone National Park, please visit: Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service).