This position is located at the National Mall & Memorial Parks, in the Division of Administration. The incumbent will perform analytical and operational work in support of the Commercial Services Program. Open to the first 100 applicants or until 04/18/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

The major duties of the Concession Management Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Applies knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions to monitor compliance by commercial service operations. Reviews and tracks difficult and detailed financial matters (e.g., Concession Facilities Improvement Program, maintenance reserves, franchise fees, lease rents, commercial use authorization charges). Interacts with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., concessioners, lessees, regional office staff, legal advisors, external groups, public) to resolve differences and achieve NPS objectives related to a variety of difficult and complex commercial service issues. Collects and monitors contractual, operational, asset management, and safety performance data of concessioners. Assists in the preparation and development of prospectus documents in coordination with other park staff, region/headquarters personnel, contractors, and legal advisors in preparation to serve as an evaluator or technical advisor on panels. Also, assists with the development, review, and updating of contract(s), operating and maintenance plans. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/18/2024-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for the Concession Management Specialist position at the GS-09 grade, you must meet the following minimum qualifications by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of the following: supporting management of a commercial use, concessions, special events, and/or other special park uses programs. -OR- EDUCATION: Two full years of graduate level study leading to a master's degree, or master's or equivalent graduate degree that is directly related to this position and has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Such fields may include; business administration, economics, accounting, governmental budgeting, and public administration. -OR- Combination of education and experience. To qualify for the Concession Management Specialist position at the GS-11 grade, you must meet the following minimum qualifications by the closing date of this announcement: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of the following: advice and oversight to or about commercial service providers or similar third-party service providers, such as concessioners, leaseholders, and commercial use authorization holders that provide visitor service operations in a park, recreation industry, or similar environment. -OR- EDUCATION- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field of study that is directly related to the work of the position, which demonstrates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to do the work of this position. Directly related graduate study may include, but is not limited to business administration, economics, accounting, finance, and/or public administration. -OR- Combination of education and experience. 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Experience listed as full-time will be credited at 40 hours per week.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address National Mall and Memorial Parks 1100 Ohio Drive SW WASHINGTON, DC 20024 US
• Name: NCR SHRO
• Email: [email protected]