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ID: NPSGRSM-003-003Location: Gatlinburg, TNPosted Date: 9/10/2026Agency: NPSWage/Hr: $35.78Hours/Week: 24Minimum Age: 55For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an “at-will” relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An “Enrollee” is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An “Enrollee” is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.DurationThis position is funded for up to 1248 total hours. Great Smoky Mountains National Park preserves a vast expanse of the southern Appalachian Mountains ecosystem including its scenic beauty, extraordinary natural resources, and rich human history, and provides opportunities for the enjoyment and inspiration of present and future generations. Park Vision: An Appalachian Mountain sanctuary where life thrives, science advances, and cultural connections reasonate Duties:To ensure the integrity and availability of credible scientific data on natural resources, Great Smoky Mountains National Park has established a comprehensive Inventory and Monitoring (I&M) Program. This program focuses on systematic biological inventories and the long-term monitoring of "Vital Signs" across the park's ecosystem. The Data and Information Manager is central to the program's success. Because the I&M program relies on a data management system that is both accessible to managers and relevant to biological needs, the Manager is responsible for the design, coordination, and administration of all program-related data systems. Key responsibilities include: Systems Development: Planning and supporting application programs that align with national I&M guidelines. Technical Integration: Applying expertise in programming, database management, and GIS to meet park-specific needs. Program Oversight: Developing and maintaining the infrastructure required to turn raw data into actionable management information. Directs an intricate program of data management activities that involve sensitive and complex topics that may impact a wide variety of park issues. Designs, develops, and manages database systems for the long-term maintenance, analysis and dissemination of natural resource-related data sets produced by past and forthcoming inventory and monitoring efforts. 10%Manages and integrates a variety of database management software, and when necessary, modifies or adapts standard software to meet program needs. 40%Works closely with park resource managers, scientists, GIS specialists, and cooperating personnel to evaluate legacy data, assure that relevant and useful data are acquired and integrated into the I&M program's databases and that such data complement existing park data systems. 10%Synthesizes a wide range of data types including biological, physical, and bibliographical in both tabular and spatial formats to assure that metadata for these data sets is complete, current, and in compliance with FGDC standards. Provides coordination and oversight for the population and maintenance of national I&M datasets, including NP Species and the NPS Data Store. 10%Formulates both short- and long-range data management plans to implement standards, guidelines and protocols for the acquisition, dissemination, maintenance, and security of inventory and monitoring datasets collected under the park program. 10%Provides coordination, technical assistance, and direct professional and programmatic advice and support to park staff on I&M data management. Conducts data management training and orientation sessions for park staff and others as needed. 10%Administers and tracks project deliverables and prepares accomplishment reports as needed or requested. Keeps current on emerging technologies related to park data management needs. 10%Qualifications:BA/BS DegreeKnowledge of laws, regulations, and NPS policies and guidelines regarding the management and monitoring of natural resources in order to assure that program goals and objectives meet lega lrequirements and reflect national priorities and policies.Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe AcrobatPower BI, ESRI productsOther:Physical requirements: The job requires working at a desk and using a computer for most of the day. The employee may occasionally need to move around the office and lift light items like files or supplies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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