Administrative Support Specialist

Administrative Support Specialist

:
NPSIMR-011-001

Location:

Denver
Program:
NPS

Wage/Hr:
$27.50
Hours/Week:
20
Minimum Age:
55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has
specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and
part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal
Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park
Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise,
facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array
of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the
Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period.
Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is
temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is
an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate
enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the
Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE:

An ?

Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW
Solutions. An ?

Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through
a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United
States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in NPS administrative support
assistant/specialist OR BA/BS Degree in Business Administration or equivalent
with minimum additional experience of 6 year(s) in Federal administrative
support assistant/specialist OR Previously completed training in DOI Travel
Training

Travel - Demonstrated expertise in Department of the Interior (DOI) and
National Park Service (NPS) travel policies, with a strong working knowledge of
the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and DOI Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Policy.
Proven ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with complex federal
travel guidelines, including authorization, reimbursement, and documentation
requirements. Charge Card - In-depth knowledge of DOI and NPS charge card
policies, including proper use, reconciliation, and oversight of
government-issued travel cards. Thorough understanding of the GSA Smart Pay
(Smartcard) Program, with demonstrated ability to enforce policy compliance,
monitor usage, prevent misuse, and support audits or reviews.
Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS
Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
Duties:

The enrollee will assist with ensuring compliance with Department of the
Interior and NPS travel policies, supporting timely processing and
reconciliation activities, enhancing data accuracy and tracking, and providing
guidance to staff and supervisors on travel procedures and requirements.

Provide critical program support to improve oversight, coordination, and
customer service related to travel operations and charge card management across
the region 30%
Assist with ensuring compliance with Department of the Interior and NPS
travel policies, supporting timely processing and reconciliation activities,
enhancing data accuracy and tracking, and providing guidance to staff and
supervisors on travel procedures and requirements. 30%
Help to improve internal controls, reduce processing delays, and strengthen
communication with parks and the regional office to ensure employees can meet
travel requirements efficiently and in compliance with federal policy 30%
Assist in other administrative functions. 10%

Other:
Overnight travel:
One trip anticipated for a week to the Intermountain
Regional Office for an operations orientation
Air travel anticipated:
One trip

Physical requirements:

This is an office job and all work will occur
indoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment
free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced
Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW
Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal
opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in
the federal programs.