Adminstrative Officer

National Park Service • Copper Center, AK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Officer serves with the National Park Service at Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Copper Center, Alaska. The role provides authoritative advice on administrative functions to the Park/Program Manager and management team, and directs specialists, technicians, and clerical staff in delivering administrative services. As a member of the management team, the officer plans, analyzes, and monitors organization-wide plans, programs, procedures, operating policies, internal controls, and goals. The position initiates administrative studies to assess operational issues, develop programs, improve effectiveness, resolve complex problems, and support the organization's mission. It promotes administration as a partner in operational, planning, and partnership programs; advises on budget and financial management; oversees acquisition of goods and services; serves as the contact for organization acquisition actions; and coordinates personnel needs and HR services with the centralized HR Talent Group.

The position is supervisory and may require completion of a supervisory probationary period. A one-year probationary period may also be required. Duties are suitable for telework with supervisor approval. The position is located in Copper Center, Alaska.

Requirements

• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service, or equivalent public- or private-sector experience.
• Specialized experience must include providing administrative and business services for efficient operation of a park or program office; supervising and directing administrative staff; advising on business management processes including budget and financial management; coordinating procurement and property management, IT, and HR needs; and developing alternative solutions to complex administrative matters.
• Meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Include hours worked per week in the resume; current Federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 if work hours are not stated.
• U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; the position may also require a supervisory probationary period.
• Meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date of October 29, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative advice on administrative functions to the Park/Program Manager and management team.
• Direct specialists, technicians, and clerical support staff in providing services to management and employees.
• Plan, analyze, and monitor organization-wide plans, programs, procedures, operating policies, internal controls, and program goals.
• Initiate business and administrative studies to assess unusual conditions, develop programs, improve effectiveness, resolve complex problems, and support management actions.
• Promote an understanding of administration's role in accomplishing the organization's mission and its partnership in operational, planning, and partnership programs.
• Advise and consult on budget and financial management.
• Acquire goods and services required to accomplish the organization's mission and programs.
• Serve as the point of contact for acquisition actions issued by the organization.
• Coordinate personnel needs and receipt of HR services with the centralized HR Talent Group.
• Provide supervision and direction to administrative staff.
• Coordinate procurement and property management, information technology, and human resources needs and requirements for a park or program area.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered at the agency's discretion, if the candidate is eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed