These positions are located at Natchez Trace Parkway in the Maintenance Division. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 02/26/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Hohenwald, Tennessee - Oversees the daily maintenance and operations of TWO districts in Tennessee. The Meriwether Lewis district and the Leipers Fork District. Ridgeland, Mississippi - Oversees the daily maintenance and operations of the Ridgeland district. These positions are duty stationed at either Hohenwald, Tennessee or Ridgeland, Mississippi. Each position supervises the daily maintenance and operation including but not limited to buildings, utilities, roads, trails, associated landscapes, campgrounds, and minor construction of physical facilities. The Hohenwald, Tennessee maintenance facility is located at Mile Post 385 of the Natchez Trace Parkway and the Leipers Fork maintenance facility is located at Mile Post 428. The Ridgeland maintenance facility is located at Mile Post 102 on the Natchez Trace Parkway Supervise the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the assigned district(s) which consist of skilled and diverse workforce of approximately 10 to 15 permanent and seasonal employees per district. The incumbent will provide direct supervision and oversight, including work prioritization, to ensure objects are met. Recruits and recommends selection of employees. Executes established work plans; establishes work schedules and priorities. Recommends promotions and other personnel actions. Approves leave, sets performance standards and evaluates and awards outstanding performance. Identifies training needs and training opportunities. Resolves complaints or minor grievances and advises employees on matters related to less than satisfactory performance. Actively supports EEO programs and communicates this support to subordinates. This is a working supervisory position so as necessary; the incumbent will personally perform non-supervisory work such as heavy equipment operation, mowing, carpentry, minor electrical and plumbing, etc., and coordinate equipment repair. This position oversees the year-round operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems. Most facilities are used on a year-round basis and include roads, trails, bridges, drainage structures, recreational and interpretive sites, signs and exhibits, buildings, and utility systems. Each district have a complex mowing and landscape program for which the incumbent is responsible for. This position will be a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on service contracts for their assigned districts. The incumbent could be called on to assist the Chief of Maintenance, Project Manager, or Landscape Architect on other projects associated with construction, repair, rehabilitation, and restoration of buildings, utility systems, trails, and landscape. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of their annual budget, including purchasing for both the Natchez and Port Gibson districts. Ensures a safe work environment by eliminating at risk behaviors and environments and enforce regulatory policies and mandates. Coordinates and responds to after-hours emergency callouts during storm events. Incumbent ensures the proper use and tracking of personal property. Oversees fleet and equipment management. Provides monthly fleet utilization to the park Fleet Manager. Manages all assigned administrative duties ensuring reporting deadlines are met. Ensures accurate asset management reporting across both districts.

Requirements

Qualifications

You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Supervise If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. 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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.

Contacts

• Address Natchez Trace Parkway DO NOT SEND MAIL 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804-9718 US
• Name: Troy Shropshire
• Phone: 000000000
• Email: [email protected]