Associate Director, Visitor and Resource Protection

The Associate Director is responsible for leading over 850 employees in eight national divisions that encompass 30 program areas: 1) Law Enforcement Security, and Emergency Services; 2) United States Park Police; 3) Office of Public Trust; 4) Fire and Aviation Management; 5) Risk Management; 6) Public Health Services; 7) Regulations, Jurisdiction, and Special Park Uses; and 8) Wilderness Stewardship.

The Associate Director serves as principal advisor on protection and emergency service matters for NPS facilities, sites, natural and cultural resources, visitors, and employees; as well as establish policies to provide security, law enforcement, protection of critical infrastructure and facilities, and protection of natural and cultural resources. The Associate Director addresses potential threats to NPS sites and visitors by utilizing the balanced strategy of prevention, preparedness, detection, response, crisis management, and consequence management.

Applicants must apply via USAJOBS. This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) position.  Please read the instructions and application requirements carefully.  Applicants must submit narrative statements to address the executive core qualifications and technical qualifications. USAJOBS - Job Announcement  This announcement closes on 3/4/24.

To qualify, the applicant must meet the five executive core qualifications and three technical qualifications found in the USAJOBS vacancy announcement.

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