- Position Title
- Administrative Officer
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1628-CARL-23-12207217-MP Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, November 20, 2023 to Monday, December 4, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that holds, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of The Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional Department of the Interior Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current Department of the Interior Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a Department of the Interior Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current Department of the Interior employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Assessment 1
Specialized Experience Requirements (Screen Out Question)
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the basic experience and/or education requirements for Administrative Officer, GS-0341-09 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. Your application materials must support the answers you claim in this assessment. If not, you will be found not qualified or your score will be lowered.
For the questions below, please select from A through E to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Be sure to describe your experience that supports your answers to the questions below, in your resume or application materials. It is important that your application package submitted, including a resume or application form, clearly shows how you possess the experience and skill levels you claim in this questionnaire. Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
A- I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing this task, but I have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior employee.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job, independently and usually without supervision from senior employee.
E- I am regarded as expert in performing this task, and/or have trained others (or am consulted by others) on how to do it.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Provides guidance on administrative laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures to management and customers.
3.
Oversees and advises on information management and telecommunication systems and services such as utilizing government systems or similar systems for uniform, travel, and payroll management.
4.
Coordinates work assignments and sets priorities (e.g., assigning work, identifying high priority work, switching assignments, when necessary, etc.).
5.
Provides advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on administrative matters.
6.
Ensures compliance with governmental and agency regulations and requirements when performing budget, accounting, and financial management duties.
7.
Analyzes organizational budget through the use of the Financial Business Management System (FBMS) and Accounting Financial System (AFS) or similar financial systems.
8.
Analyzes the availability of funds, day-to-day management of expenditures, and overall financial management.
9.
Prepares budgetary documents, narrative and statistical justifications, and supporting statements and exhibits.
10.
Oversees a property system and conducts annual inventory of property.
11.
Interprets contracting and procurement regulations.
12.
Executes purchasing techniques and acquisitions in compliance with regulations and conducts market research to evaluate products to be purchased.
13.
Develops statement of work and monitors performance and compliance with terms and conditions of contracts and/or purchase orders.
14.
Develops administrative documents, such as employee handbooks, standard operating procedures, office policies, and work plans.
15.
Participates in and represents the organization at briefings, meetings, or conferences.
16.
Interacts effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds in situations where frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events arise.
17.
Advises supervisor, peers, other agency personnel, or local organizations of technical, programmatic, or professional issues.
18.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
Assessment 2
Please answer the questions below to the best of your ability. Your answers will be used to determine your technical competence for the position.
1.
Accountability is a legal requirement how to handle government funds or accountable stock. What can employees be held personally liable for, regarding any loss of funds or stock in their care?
2.
Select the answer below that describes your experience with Recreation Fee (Fund 25) accounts.
3.
Select the answer below that describes your experience with revenue remitting and reconciliation.
4.
Select the answer below that describes your experience with budget planning, tracking, and reconciliation for a land management agency.
5.
I have experience using the following programs/applications (Check all that apply).
6.
An employee wants to use a route other than the most direct one during upcoming TDY. What is needed for the supervisor to consider this request?
7.
Which of the following are considered PII? (Choose all that apply)
8.
An authorized government credit card user for the park asks you if they can use their card to purchase $8000 of supplies in a local store for an approved, non-construction project. You tell them:
9.
Meals are an example of what type of TDY expense?
10.
Which of the following is considered "no-year money"?