Administrative Support Assistant (OA) (Seasonal)

National Park Service • Wellfleet, MA

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About The Position

Administrative Support Assistants perform varied administrative tasks, communicate orally and in writing, and apply customer-service practices when working with internal and external customers. This is a seasonal position with an anticipated season from March through September 2027. The position may be filled at the GS-05 or GS-07 grade level. Duties at GS-07 include the GS-05 duties, additional budget responsibilities, and providing on-the-job training to team members. The appointment may be temporary seasonal and may not exceed 1,560 hours, depending on the park and program; employment may end at any time because of funding, project needs, performance, or other considerations.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements.
• Must participate in the Direct Deposit Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Must type at least 40 words per minute and certify typing speed in the Assessment Questionnaire.
• Must meet the stated minimum age requirement for work; operating a government vehicle requires being at least 18 years old.
• A valid driver's license is required if operating a government or private motor vehicle is part of official duties.
• May be required to wear a uniform and comply with National Park Service uniform standards.
• May be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle.
• May be required to complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• For GS-05, qualify through one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, four years of qualifying post-high-school education, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• For GS-07, one year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to GS-06 is required; examples include records and correspondence management, time and attendance, travel processes, commonly used office software, property accountability, purchasing, and budget processing and reconciliation.
• Applicants using education to qualify must provide transcripts from an accredited institution; qualifying foreign education must be evaluated as described in the announcement.
• Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and must clearly state duties, employment dates, and hours worked.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisors and staff with administrative information and assistance on practical and technical aspects of administrative support services.
• Use computers and appropriate software to collect, analyze, and collate data.
• Prepare reports, forms, and tabular material, formatting information for processing.
• Serve as a property clerk and procure goods and services under the micro-purchase threshold.
• Perform or oversee supply functions, including receiving supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Order and maintain stock items such as office supplies.
• Process electronic time and attendance records and work with the payroll office to resolve problems.
• At GS-07, assist with budget formulation and carry out budget execution duties, including tracking and reconciling expenditures and preparing, submitting, or entering finance documents and transactions, including fleet utilization.
• At GS-07, provide on-the-job training to team members.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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