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Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Petroglyph National Monument
This job announcement has closed

Summary

Position is located in Petroglyph National Monument, in the Administration Division.
Open to the first 35 applicants or until 04/29/2022 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
04/22/2022 to 04/26/2022
This job will close when we have received 35 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Salary
$44,740 to - $58,158 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Albuquerque, NM
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
00
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
IM-1538-PETR-22-11469765-DE
Control number
650382700

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Duties

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This position is in a National Park Service Unit. The primary purpose of the position is to provide administrative information and assistance to the Superintendent and to the Administrative Officer of the unit and staff, on the practical and technical aspects of office administration, to include basic IT duties, human resources, budget payment of invoices, and property management, and other administrative support services, and to perform staff support work in each of these areas. This position description was in large part developed to identify Human Resources support work remaining in parks after implementation of the Servicing Human Resources Offices. Serves as a contact for the park and in coordinating with the Human Resources Specialists in the Servicing Human Resources Office (SHRO). Refers managers and supervisors to SHRO regarding substantive human resource issues. As Requesting Office in FPPS for SF-52 actions for the park location, initiates personnel actions to be authorized and approved by the SHRO. All related original documentation (paperwork, awards, etc.) must be submitted to the SHRO. Actions/support include a variety of accessions, separations, and related action, for positions in the competitive service, excepted service, and/or special programs/authorities such as veterans, people with disabilities, students, and seasonal employees. Provides orientation for new employees on Entrance On Duty (EOD) dates; assists in the completion of their in processing paperwork. Checks employees in and ensures supervisor checks employee out upon separation. Ensures new hires are aware of background investigation requirements and submits required information to SHRO and HROC within established timeframes. Sets up OWCP DOI files and consults with SHRO on non-routine matters. Keeps SHRO abreast of status and progress of claims, tracks COP beginning/end dates, and intermittent usage of the same. Consults with SHRO on matters of OWCP Compensation claims for Disability and leave buy-back process. Consults with SHRO about follow-up FPPS actions. Records proper leave usage for leave buyback purposes. Provides employees with proper information and forms on Open Seasons (benefits). Assists in providing basic employment information to the general public. Accesses United States Department of the Interior NATIONAL PARK SERVICE USAJOBS website and retrieves vacancy announcements to disseminate to park areas and the general public as requested. Represents the NPS at Career Days at educational institutions. Provides guidance and counsel to park personnel to ensure that all HR related documents are prepared in accordance with established SHRO policy and procedures. Establishes suspense controls on standards of performance and appraisals. Reviews award packages for format and conformance with guidelines and instructions. May serve as POC for Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Serves as the primary timekeeper for the unit. Reviews time and attendance reports for employees and assures reports are correctly entered into QuickTime. Maintains files and training certificates on QuickTime Certifiers and Timekeepers. Responds to and resolves issues involving QuickTime Administration, which may include requests to add/remove employees, name changes and passwords. Advises supervisors and employees concerning questions about pay, hours of duty and leave. Provides technical assistance as needed. Coordinates or tracks the hours worked by seasonal employees. Refers technical questions as applicable to the SHRO.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
  • If you are a new employee or supervisor in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
  • You will be required to complete a one-year trial period.
  • You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
  • You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
  • Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
  • You will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450 on an annual basis.
  • Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/29/2022-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position performs office automation work, and a typing speed of a minimum of 40 words per minute (words per minute are based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors) is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.

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To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess at least one or all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: evaluating budget needs based on several factors including changes in programs, facilities, staffing, equipment and services; tracking, analyzing and evaluating fiscal data to reconcile for programmed accounts versus actual expenditures; preparing and following up on purchase orders and contracts; verifying time and leave balances; reviewing travel documents for accuracy and compliance with regulations; utilize a variety of computer software and applications, such as operating systems, word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and databases.
-OR-
EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least undergraduate degree for this position. You must include transcripts.
-OR-
Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience. Then take the number of months of full time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must include transcripts.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Additional information

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

CTAP/ICTAP eligibles within the local commuting area.

A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.

A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.

Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary.

Working Conditions: The work is generally performed in an office setting.

The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories:

  • Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position
  • Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job
  • Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
  • Administration and Management
  • Applies Technology to Tasks
  • Oral Communication
  • Quality Management
  • Writing


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