Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Anchorage, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation) provides administrative support at National Park Service locations in Alaska. Positions are seasonal, with anticipated periods varying by park: Bering Land Bridge National Preserve in Nome, April–October; Denali National Park and Preserve, May–November; Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve and Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in Fairbanks, May–October; Western Arctic National Parklands in Kotzebue, April–October; and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in Anchorage and Port Alsworth, April–October. Seasonal periods may change due to weather, project needs, or funding. Selectees may be moved between duty stations within park boundaries, and positions may not be filled at every duty station.

The role provides customer service and general office support, including handling visitors and phone calls, mail and packages, supplies, records, travel, financial and procurement information, and personnel action requests. Work at higher grade levels may include coordinating budget, finance, property, and human resources functions and independently preparing financial and purchasing documentation. At GS-05, duties are performed with close supervision and direction; at GS-06, under general supervision and direction; and at GS-07, some duties may be performed independently.

The work is typically conducted in an office and is mostly sedentary, with some walking, crouching, and light lifting. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Employees must obtain and maintain a government charge card for travel purposes and may also need a card with purchase authority. Government housing is available at Nome, Denali Park, Western Arctic National Parklands, and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, but not at Fairbanks. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster. Employees may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, or overtime, and may be required to wear a uniform; a uniform allowance will be provided.

The position requires U.S. citizenship or nationality, a background investigation, Selective Service registration when applicable, Direct Deposit, and successful completion of E-Verify. Applicants must self-certify typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute. Qualification requirements vary by grade: GS-05 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 or an allowable combination of experience and education; GS-06 requires one year equivalent to GS-05; and GS-07 requires one year equivalent to GS-06. Education cannot substitute for experience at GS-06 or GS-07. All qualifications must be met by the announcement closing date of October 26, 2026.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized, but are not guaranteed. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses for reporting to duty are the selected employee’s responsibility. Employment may end due to funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations. Federal employee benefits are subject to eligibility based on appointment type and work schedule.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify.
• Must self-certify typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute.
• GS-05: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, or an allowable combination of specialized experience and education.
• GS-06: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05.
• GS-07: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06.
• Applicants using education to qualify must submit legible transcripts; official transcripts are required before starting work if selected.
• Education cannot substitute for experience at GS-06 or GS-07.
• Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meet one of the stated education, training, or student-employment conditions.
• Must obtain and maintain a government charge card for travel and may be required to maintain one with purchase authority.
• May be required to complete training, wear a uniform, and comply with uniform standards.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• All qualifications must be met by October 26, 2026.
• Must provide qualifying-experience details in the resume, including duties, employment dates, and hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Answer phones and greet office visitors.
• Prepare mail and receive packages and property.
• Order and stock supplies.
• Maintain central files.
• Prepare travel arrangements and authorizations.
• Enter financial and procurement information into a program and reconcile data.
• Prepare and submit personnel action requests.
• At GS-06, coordinate division budget and finance functions, prepare program documents, and record expenditures.
• At GS-07, prepare purchase requests in the financial system and process receiving documents.
• At GS-07, coordinate with divisions on property management and documentation.
• At GS-07, prepare monthly statements of commitments, obligations, and fund status, and recommend ways to resolve and reconcile discrepancies.
• At GS-07, coordinate division human resources functions and requests.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Government housing is available at Nome, Denali Park, Western Arctic National Parklands, and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve; it is not available at Fairbanks.
• A recruitment incentive may be authorized for an eligible newly selected employee, but is not guaranteed.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized for an eligible Federal employee, but is not guaranteed.
• Eligible employees may have access to a federal benefits package, subject to position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed