Administrative Officer

National Park Service • Montrose, CO

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Officer manages the complex administrative and business operations for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. The position serves as the principal advisor and management consultant to the Superintendent and Leadership team, supporting the park’s core functions and services through a full range of administrative functions. The officer provides advice directly or coordinates services from specialists, technicians, and clerical staff, and may perform or direct work across administrative divisions.

The role oversees budget and financial management, park revenues and spending, fee and donation collection, management planning, human resources coordination, procurement, and information technology and communications support. The position is supervisory and may require on-call work, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work. Occasional overnight travel for training may be required, up to 2–5 nights per month. The role is based primarily in an office environment, with telework suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Requirements

• At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
• Specialized experience must include providing supervision and direction to administrative staff supporting a park or program office.
• Specialized experience must include advising on business management processes, including budget and financial management.
• Specialized experience must include coordinating and overseeing at least two of the following for a park or program area: procurement and property management; payroll and timekeeping; fee program or revenue management; internal controls or audits; or human resources needs and requirements.
• Include hours worked per week in the resume; current federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 if weekly hours are not listed.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current federal employee.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, E-Verify employment verification, and any required probationary evaluation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• Hold a valid state driver’s license or obtain one within 14 days, and maintain it throughout employment.
• Complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.
• Be able to meet the position’s physical and work-environment conditions, including occasional extended walking, carrying light items, or driving.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Superintendent and Division Chiefs on administrative functions and direct or obtain specialist, technical, and clerical support as needed.
• Initiate administrative and business studies to assess conditions affecting park operations, develop programs, improve effectiveness, resolve complex problems, and support management actions.
• Maintain balance between park revenues and spending through advice and supervision of staff responsible for day-to-day budget and financial management.
• Oversee collection of donations, concession fees, park-entry fees, user fees, and other fees.
• Direct or coordinate unique or critical management-planning activities, including complex and sensitive projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Human Resources, coordinating the identification and communication of needs and receipt of HR services.
• Acquire goods and services required for the park’s mission and programs.
• Provide information technology, connectivity, communications, and automation advice, and direct staff providing technical support.
• Supervise and direct administrative staff.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Travel overnight occasionally for training, up to 2–5 nights per month, and work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, or shifts as required.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• A permanent change of duty station may be offered to eligible, qualified applicants; any incentive is decided case by case and is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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