The Project Specialist will coordinate, analyze, and perform a variety of studies ultimately leading to the resolution of management problems and improve operations. The Project Specialist shall coordinate with a cross-functional team(s) to obtain and exchange information and develop recommendations for management decisions. It will be required that the specialist monitor and analyze program/project progress and recommend changes based on the findings as well as develop all reports, briefings and status of assigned
projects/programs, process purchase requisitions and invoices in support of Project Management staff and functional stakeholders-including Contracting, Project Management, Information Management, Administrative, Planning, and Budget Services personnel-who administer multi-million-dollar design and construction efforts across the National Park Service."
The minimum education that is required for this position is the completion of a 4-year degree (Bachelors) from an accredited College/University in architecture, landscape architecture, mechanical, civil, electrical, structural, geotechnical, general engineering, or construction management.
"Field work", including practices and procedures of candidates' specific discipline, such as engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, or resource planning.
Management of simple-to-complex design and construction projects containing multi-year phasing and overlapping schedules, high visibility, and multiple functions (design, construction, planning), controversy, unusual design/construction components with novel problems requiring unique solutions, significant political interest/oversight, and jurisdictional disputes.
Knowledge of project management concepts, and understanding of authorities, responsibilities, and accountabilities of the "project management philosophy".