You will serve as a Concessions Management Specialist in Blue Ridge Parkway. SALARY: GS-11: $74,678 (step 1) to $97,087 (step 10) GS-12: $89,508 (step 1) to $116,362 (step 10)
At the full performance level (GS-12) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Collects, compiles, and maintains qualitative and quantitative data related to commercial services (e.g., utilization statistics, correspondence, and rate request data). Performs analyses of collected data (historical and current) for use in feasibility studies, comparability studies, and other studies.
Reviews applicable laws, regulations, policies, guidelines, and contract language in order to develop an understanding of the regulatory framework guiding the management of the Commercial Service Program. Helps commercial service providers understand applicable regulations and policies. Informs commercial service providers of legal and procedural changes that influence daily operations. Develops prospectuses and negotiates new and existing contracts.
Evaluates commercial services to ensure that services are provided in accordance with contract provisions and Park Service regulations. Ensures reporting provisions of contracts are met, along with the payment of concession franchise fees. Works with the Commercial Services Team in maintaining close contact with key NPS staff (e.g., maintenance, interpretation) to ensure collaboration between the Commercial Service Program and other park divisions.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications
This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.
The posted pay range is $74678 – $116362/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-17.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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