Administrative Officer

Position Overview

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Midwest Region, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Keystone, South Dakota. The Chief of Administration/Business Manager serves as principal advisor and management consultant for Mount Rushmore National Memorial, overseeing complex administrative and business operations.

As a condition of employment, a 1‑year probationary period will be established. During this time fitness and continued employment in the public interest will be evaluated. The probation extends the appointment process; the agency will assess performance, conduct, agency needs, and advancement of organizational goals and federal service efficiency. Appointment ends when the period lapses unless the agency certifies in writing that employment should continue.

• All qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement (07/30/2026) unless otherwise stated.
• Experience
  At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS‑11 grade level in the Federal service (public or private sector). Experience includes providing advisory services in administration, business operations, budget and finance, human resources, program management, procurement, payroll/timekeeping, travel functions, office support, information management, and/or telecommunications. It also includes applying complex Federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines to plan, develop, and implement all aspects of a complex administrative program to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
  
  Hours per week worked must be included in the application.
• Volunteer Experience
  Experience includes paid and unpaid work, such as National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, or social organizations. Volunteer work builds competencies, knowledge, and skills directly applicable to paid employment. All qualifying volunteer experience will be credited.
• Current federal employees must submit a non‑award SF‑50 for each federal position listed; federal employees must include hours worked per week. For non‑federal employees, the resume must state “full‑time” (or “40 hours a week”) or “part‑time” with the number of hours worked per week. Military service dates are verified via DD‑214 or Statement of Service.
• Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience.