- Position Title
- Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant (OA)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1544-MWRO-25-12709816-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, March 24, 2025 to Monday, March 31, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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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.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than 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 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 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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
3.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the GS-0303-06 Administrative Support Assistant position. Your responses to this questionnaire in conjunction with other portions of your completed application will be evaluated to determine our qualifications. This is a federal job application system. Providing false information or failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely may be grounds for not hiring, for disbarment from federal employment, or for dismissal after you begin work. Falsifying a federal job application, attempting to violate the privacy of others, or attempting to compromise the operation of this system may be punishable by fine or imprisonment. Remember, your answers to this questionnaire must be reflected in your resume and application materials. We cannot assume anything. Therefore, make sure you provide a detailed explanation of your experience, education and training in your resume. If we cannot substantiate your experience, education and/or training based on your questionnaire answers and your application materials we may lower your score or rate you as "ineligible."
1.
From the description below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience or education requirements for an Administrative Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303-06 position. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Proficiency Requirement - Typing - (Selective Placement Factor): Must be able of type 40 words per minute. Words per minute are based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors.
2.
The duties of this position require the applicant to have the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your typing ability. Read all responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible.
Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Manage a central filing system or alternative method of record keeping providing a more efficient record of operations.
4.
Prepare reports, forms, and tabular material, providing proper spacing, heading and arrangement for ease of understanding and information processing.
5.
Type in final form from field notes, or drafts, correspondence, including letters, memoranda, and reports checking for proper format
6.
Provide general information and direct visitors to appropriate personnel for specific information.
7.
Receive and distribute incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail for delivery.
8.
Maintain central filing systems.
9.
Anticipate needs for and assembles reports, files, and documents relating to calls.
10.
Obtain information frequently from a variety of sources using extensive searching, researching, telephone calls, etc.
11.
Perform a substantial range of database applications within each software type and provide management with data to assess the efficiency of maintenance programs and operations.
Technical Competence: Understands and appropriately applies procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise (for example, engineering, physical science, law, or accounting); maintains credibility with others on technical matters
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Prepare program documents, records expenditures from purchase documents.
13.
Provide monthly statements of commitments, obligations, and status of funds, with recommendations, to subordinate supervisors-and the Division supervisor.
14.
Recommend program adjustments to resolve discrepancies.
15.
Perform expenditure transfers in reimbursable and clearing accounts.
16.
Serves as travel coordinator by preparing, reviewing, and auditing travel documents including authorizations and vouchers (from traveler's receipts).
17.
Provide technical assistance to all travelers.
18.
Review and audit travel prepared to ensure valid accounts, regulatory, policy, and other required guidelines are met.
19.
Answer employees' questions concerning pay, hours of duty and leave.
20.
Perform leave audits for incorrect annual and sick leave balances.
21.
Formulate program budgets for various types of funds.
22.
Advise personnel on budget formulation and programming.
Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
23.
Serve as property clerk.
24.
Maintain the park's property inventory records ensuring all property is properly numbered and accounted for.
25.
Assist with disposal of excess property in accordance with applicable procedures.
26.
Assist supervisor in the annual inventory of property.
27.
Issue accountable property such as keys and badges to all employees.
28.
Perform or oversees supply functions including receiving incoming supplies, materials, and equipment, checking items against acquisition documents for completeness, and resolving discrepancies with the Contracting Officer or shipping companies.
29.
Receive acquisition requests and review them for accurate account numbers, object codes, justification etc. before sending to the Contracting Officer.
30.
Promptly submit payments on all invoices.
31.
Order and maintain stock items such as office supplies, copier paper and forms.
32.
Prepare administrative reports such as expenditure, property, fleet, and other routine required reports.
33.
Coordinates procurement and account information with clerical and administrative staff throughout the park.
Database Administration - Knowledge of principles, methods, and tools for automating, developing, implementing, or administering database systems.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
34.
Use software such as USA Staffing, Federal Personnel and Payroll System (FPPS), Quick Time, and Concur Expense Management, Trave and Invoice or equivalent software programs.
35.
Use facility maintenance software such as Cost Estimating Software System (CESS), Facility Condition Assessment System (FCAS), and the Project Management Information System (PMIS) or equivalent software programs.
36.
Provide technical support in conjunction with IT Staff on all aspects of database software used to track operations and activities (Please specifically describe this experience in your application).
37.
Establish, maintain, and update a computerized inventory of federal real property.
38.
Ability to use computer systems and associated software such as word processing, spreadsheet, data base applications, printer, various software products, calculators, and photo copiers.
39.
Instruct, install, and troubleshoot the travel software program.
40.
Prepare payroll as timekeeper, input into computer all time/attendance reports for employees according to specified time schedules.
41.
Manage uniform allowances in an automated system.
42.
Provide training and guidance on software and related programs related to human resources, financial management and/or facility management.
43.
Implement, operate, and maintain a database to report accurate and pertinent information relative to the asset management planning and expenditures and needs.