Program Manager (Deputy Recreation Fee Program Manager)

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Business Services Directorate and is responsible for co-managing the Recreation Fees Program providing supervision and oversight of fee collection(s) and expenditures while providing program direction, goverance, coordination, evaluation, in compliance with mission, laws and regulations.

Open to the first 60 applicants or until 04/10/2026 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. Requirements Continued...

You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.

You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.

A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 3 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.

If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/10/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.

For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted.

An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience.

For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience.

For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).

This experience includes activities such as 1) administering or leading a far-reaching public facing program; (2) collaborating and coordinating across multiple agencies and layers of government; (3) researching and analyzing changes in technology; (4) interacting with contractors and leadership to manage ongoing program policy, procedures, and activities; (5) preparing and managing annual budgets and workplans.

You must include hours per week worked. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience.

One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated.

You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.

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. Major Duties:

The major duties of the Program Manager (Deputy Recreation Fee Program Manager) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Supports the development and execution of a long-term strategic vision for the Recreation Fee Program, ensuring alignment with Servicewide priorities and evolving program needs.

Leads the implementation of policies, procedures, and guidance that drive consistent and effective execution of the Recreation Fee Program across all levels of the organization.

Oversees the development and maintenance of internal controls to ensure fiscal integrity, accountability, and proper stewardship in the management of millions of dollars in recreation fee revenue.

Coordinates and manages work planning for staff, setting priorities, adjusting workloads as needed, and ensuring timely and effective program delivery in support of organizational goals.