Project Manager
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| ID: | NPSCEBE-002-001 | Location: | Middletown | Program: | NPS |
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| Wage/Hr: | $45.00 | Hours/Week: | 24 | Minimum Age: | 55 |
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The NPS Experienced Services Program is a unique partnership created to help solve the workforce issues facing government agencies. The program connects experienced workers (age 55+) to the NPS to provide scientific, technical, and administrative support.
NPS ESP positions are meant to provide temporary, project-based support. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 24 weeks.
A background security investigation may be required prior to the start date.? Only those positions with 30+ hours per week are eligible for health insurance benefits; all positions will accrue sick leave.?
The experienced workers participating in the Program are referred to as ?Enrollees? and are not employees of the NPS or NEW Solutions. NEW Solutions is the ESP non-governmental organization responsible for administrative aspects of the program, and the Enrollees work under NPS direction to assist the Agency staff in carrying out their mission.? NPS ESP Enrollees benefit from the opportunity to keep technical skills current; to access new training opportunities; to engage in gainful project-based positions; and to undertake meaningful tasks using their experience and talent to contribute to the environment, the national economy, and their own financial security.
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Qualifications:Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in design and project development OR BA/BS Degree in Landscape Architecture, Historical Architecture, Engineering, Project Management (Construction) - Ability to work both within a team setting, but also independently;
- Mature, responsible and adaptable with a demonstrable willingness to learn;
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing;
- Self-motivated with ability to maintain a positive attitude; and
- Possess a valid, clean, state-issued driver's license.
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point
- Adobe Acrobat; MS Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint
Duties:This position is located at Cedar Creek and Belle Grove National Historical Park (CEBE) and will work directly with Site Manager and other park staff. The purpose of this position is to provide technical and professional support in the area of project development including scoping, scope validation, conceptualization, design, developing cost estimates, and preparing project statements to be submitted for funding competition needed to open additional park areas to visitors. - Provide professional A&E advice and on planning, and develop preliminary designs, cost estimates, and project statements in PMIS to compete for funding 60%
- Assist park staff with preparation for Regional Investment Review Board presentations 20%
- Complete value analysis as needed for rehabilitation of one existing historic structure and improvements to three properties currently closed to the public including parking areas and walking trails that meet accessibility standards 20%
Other:- Travel Requirements: Occasional travel to park maybe necessary depending on incumbent?s location
- Overnight travel: Overnight travel will be less than 5 days a month and will depend on location of ESP enrollee.
- Physical requirements: ESP enrollee may be required to walk or hike to the various sites in the park.
- Remote work arrangements are available for this position.
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NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.