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Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation) (Seasonal)

Department of the Interior
National Park Service
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

Summary

You will serve as a Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation) (Seasonal).

This is an excepted service appointment, that remains in the excepted service indefinitely. These positions do not confer competitive status.

This is a temporary position not to exceed 1039 hours. The typical seasonal is Oct - April, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: January 2027

Overview

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Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$22.07 - $28.69 per hour
Pay scale & grade
GS 5
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Temporary - Not to Exceed 1039 Hours
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
CAHQ-27-13112544-DE-KAL
Control number
892139900

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Clarification from the agency

This position is being filled using the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) local hiring authority (16 USC 3198). Any U.S. Citizen who has special knowledge or expertise regarding the natural or cultural resources, by reason of having either lived or worked in or near Alaska Public Lands may apply. Your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near Alaska Public Lands. See Qualifications section for eligibility requirements.

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Duties

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Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

  • Maintains office records and filing.
  • Completes annual property inventory.
  • Receives supplies and materials.
  • Orders and maintains stock items such as office supplies and safety equipment.
  • Uses computers and appropriate software for data collection, analysis, and collating.
  • Prepares reports, forms, and tabular material, providing proper spacing, heading, and arrangement for ease of understanding and informational processing.
  • Receives and distributes incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail for delivery.
  • Anticipates needs for and assembles reports, files, and documents relating to data calls.
  • Assists with onboarding and checking-out seasonal employees.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Direct Deposit participation required.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
  • May be required to have a valid driver's license throughout employment.
  • You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
  • You 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.
  • You must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
  • You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
  • You may be required to occasionally travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/16/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute. You must self-certify your ability to type 40 words per minute during the application process. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position

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Special knowledge or expertise concerning Alaska public lands natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

-ALSO-

The following are the competencies identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies:

  • Ability to type 40 words per minute.
  • Skill in the operation of computers. Knowledge of Microsoft software programs, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
  • Knowledge of correspondence procedures, including letters, forms, and reports; include examples.
  • Knowledge of office filing procedures, including handling of confidential information. Ability to organize office files and records.
  • Ability to process travel and time and attendance documents.
  • Ability to manage a variety of tasks with multiple interruptions.
  • Ability to use software programs such as a travel system.

To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived and/or worked in or near Alaska public lands. To receive credit for time worked, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

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 the required special knowledge or expertise as outlined in this announcement.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program
The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOI's conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more, visit https://www.doi.gov/veterans/explore-act.

Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary for long periods of time, and requires some walking, crouching, and light lifting.

Work Environment: The work is typically conducted within an office environment.

All Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim, permit, lease, small tract entry, or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands, with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.

The duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Alaska currently does not have a state income tax.

All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selectee.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents, questionnaire responses). If your application package does not clearly reflect having lived and/or worked within Alaska public lands, does not clearly reflect special knowledge of the natural and/or cultural resources of Alaska public lands, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible' or 'not qualified'.

Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

You are encouraged to address applicable experience related to the below competencies within your resume.


Veterans' preference will be based solely on the claimed preference. Your eligibility will not be changed based on the documentation provided. If you are uncertain which preference to claim, you can learn more by visiting the VetGuide.

Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

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Agency contact information

DOI Seasonal Temp Team
Email
seasonaltempteam@ios.doi.gov
Address
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
P O Box 517
Skagway, AK 99840
US

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