About the opportunity
You will serve as a Supervisory Interdisciplinary (Integrated Resources Program Manager) with the National Park Service, leading natural and cultural resource stewardship for Lewis and Clark National Historical Park as a senior advisor responsible for program development and implementation. This position directs an intricate program of resource management activities involving sensitivity and complex issues, plans work for subordinates, sets priorities, evaluates performance, and coordinates resource management plans with adjacent lands. The role may be filled as a Historian GS-170-12, Biologist GS-401-12, Cultural Anthropologist GS-190-12, or Archeologist GS-193-12.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range of $89,508 to $116,362 per year (GS-12 pay scale)
- Comprehensive federal benefits including healthcare, insurance, and retirement programs
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must meet basic educational requirements for the specific series (Historian, Biologist, Cultural Anthropologist, or Archeologist) or a combination of education and experience
- Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service
- Must meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F
- Must pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
Required documents
- Resume (must not exceed 2 single-sided pages, minimum 10-point font, minimum 0.5-inch margins, and must show hours worked per week and dates in month-year format)
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
- Most recent performance appraisal showing official rating of record and signed by a supervisor, or a statement as to why it is not available
- Latest SF-50 (e.g., Promotion, Separation, Within Grade Increase) for current and former Federal employees showing tenure and grade
- Documentation for special appointing authorities or CTAP eligibility, if applicable
When to apply
- Applications open on August 28, 2026
- Application closing date is September 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST (or limited to the first 100 applicants, whichever comes first)
How to apply
- Read the entire job announcement and instructions
- Prepare your 2-page resume and required supporting documents
- Click the Apply Online button on USAJOBS and log into your account
- Answer the questions presented in the application questionnaire and attach necessary supporting documents
- Submit your complete application package prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on September 11, 2026
Additional information
- Position is located in Astoria, Oregon at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
- May be required to serve a 1-year probationary or trial period
- May require strenuous physical activity including standing, walking, climbing, and lifting heavy objects in potentially dangerous outdoor settings
- Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Experienced resource management professionals with a background in history, biology, anthropology, or archeology.
- Leaders seeking to direct complex natural and cultural resource stewardship programs at a national park.
- Federal employees looking to leverage their specialized experience at the GS-11 level for a GS-12 leadership role.
What should you think carefully about?
- The application window is short and may close early if the first 100 applicant limit is reached.
- The role may involve strenuous physical activity in outdoor settings, which should be considered alongside administrative duties.
- Candidates must meet specific educational and time-in-grade requirements to qualify.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is an excellent step for a mid-career professional aiming to lead integrated resource management. It provides the opportunity to shape policy and strategy at a significant historical site while enjoying the security of a federal career.
Our take
This is a high-impact role for experienced resource managers; candidates who prefer purely administrative or indoor-only work may find the physical requirements of this park-based position less ideal.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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