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Park Manager (Superintendent)

National Park Service · Department of the Interior

📍 New Orleans, Louisiana 💰 $147945 – $192331/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: National Park Service
Department: Department of the Interior
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Salary: $147945 – $192331/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-11-06
Application Deadline: 2026-11-10

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Job Summary

You will serve as a Park Manager (Superintendent) with National Park Service. This is a temporary promotion not to exceed 1 year and can be extended up to 5 years. This temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Key Responsibilities

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Office of the Superintendent, New Orleans, LA. At the full performance level (GS-15) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Supervisory/managerial duties. Financial and property resource management. Natural and cultural resource management and stewardship.

Leadership and organizational vision for park operation and visitor experience. Civic engagement and public affairs.

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (JELA) and New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (JAZZ) has six sites located in southeast Louisiana, and includes the Chalmette Battlefield and National Cemetery in Chalmette, the French Quarter Visitor Center and headquarters in New Orleans, Barataria Preserve in Lafitte, Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center in Thibodaux, Acadian Cultural Center in Lafayette, and Prairie Acadian Cultural Center in Eunice.

JELA protects the natural and cultural resources of Louisiana's Mississippi River Delta region and JAZZ covers to origin and culture of jazz. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): $147,945 - $192,331

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience. 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

Contact

StaffingTeam1_SER@ios.doi.gov

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $147945 – $192331/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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