Associate Director for Community Engagement

Summary More than 20,000 employees work in a wide variety of disciplines and organizations, from parks to regions to national programs, throughout the National Park Service. They are led by the NPS Director, who is supported by senior executives who manage national programs, policy, and budget in the Washington, DC, headquarters, (WASO) and seven regional directors responsible for national park management and program implementation. Responsibilities The Associate Director for Community Engagement is responsible for providing strategic leadership, developing policies, liaising with external stakeholders, ensuring program accountability, and formulating budgets. Responsibilities include: Executive oversight and the direct management of subordinate leaders across multiple functional areas within the Directorate, including major outdoor recreation technical and financial assistance programs, national trails, wild and scenic rivers, as well as other community assistance and engagement initi...