Management Support Specialist

National Park Service • Van Buren, MO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The National Park Service is hiring a Management Support Specialist in the Division of Administration at Ozark National Scenic Riverways in Van Buren, Missouri. The role supports park management and staff through administrative coordination, purchasing, timekeeping, human resources support, and guidance on administrative procedures. The position’s duties are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Successfully complete a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.
• 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 or two-year trial period.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements if a current Federal employee.
• Meet the specialized experience, education, or combined experience-and-education qualification requirements by the announcement closing date of November 4, 2026. Specialized experience requires one year equivalent to GS-07, including professional relationship development, administrative projects, policy or regulation research, HR coordination, timekeeping, purchasing, and deadline and event monitoring; alternatively, qualifying graduate education or a combination may be used.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify; current Federal employees may need to provide a non-award SF-50 to document work schedule, and other applicants must document hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with community partners and the park management team.
• Coordinate staff training opportunities.
• Provide purchasing support.
• Serve as the primary timekeeper for staff and local administrator for the timekeeping system.
• Liaise with human resources to troubleshoot and resolve questions, submit awards, and assist with hiring and onboarding.
• Provide park staff with guidance on the hiring process.
• Advise and guide managers and supervisors on interpreting and applying administrative methods and standing operating procedures.
• Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, and schedules using word processing, database, directory, and spreadsheet programs.

Benefits

• The announcement states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and are available from the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level