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 acts as the principal authority within the National Park Service (NPS) for developing advice and guidance concerning management and policy issues related to park planning, infrastructure oversight, facility operations and maintenance, traditional trades and preservation training, construction programs and project administration, and right-of-way permitting. Responsibilities include: Manages a comprehensive asset program encompassing over 70,000 NPS facilities nationwide, formulates effective life-cycle strategies, and...