Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant; OA

Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

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Summary

These positions may be filled for a six‑month seasonal period but can vary due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty:
March – July 2026
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• Performs clerical and administrative support work for a park office.
• Provides general information and directs visitors to appropriate personnel for specific information.
• Receives and distributes incoming mail, and prepares outgoing mail for delivery.
• Provides administrative support in budget, human resources, travel, property, time‑keeping/payroll, and purchasing.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Government housing may be available.
• You may be required to work overtime.
• You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying the possession of a valid State‑issued driver’s license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit operation of a motor vehicle.
  
  You will also submit a photocopy of your valid state‑issued driver’s license.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old or meet the specified educational and age criteria.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (01/16/2026) unless otherwise stated. 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 must reflect the full and/or part‑time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week).

If part‑time, the hours must be annotated to pro‑rate the amount of qualified specialized experience.

SELECTIVE FACTOR
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Applicants must possess the typing requirement to be qualified for this position. You must be able to type at least 40 words per minute based on a five‑minute sample with three or fewer errors. You must self‑certify that you meet this typing requirement in the assessment questionnaire. Failure to certify will result in your application not receiving further consideration. Please upload a typing certificate or note typing speed within your resume.

In addition to meeting the typing requirement, applicants must also meet one of the following specialized experience or education qualifications for the GS‑05 grade level:

• Specialized
  
  Experience:
  
  At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS‑04 grade level in the Federal service (public or private sector). This includes administrative functions such as payroll, personnel, travel, procurement, budget, and formal correspondence. Include hours per week worked.
• Education: Successful completion of at least four years of education above high school (120 semester hours or 180 quarter hours) in an accredited business, secretarial, or technical school, junior college, college, or university. Include transcripts.
• Combination: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. Only education beyond the first 60 semester hours toward a bachelor’s degree is creditable. Two full academic years (60 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to one year of specialized experience. The total must equal at least 100 percent. Include transcripts.

Volunteer Experience – Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps). Volunteer work may be credited toward qualifications.

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