- Position Title
- Administrative Support Assistant (OA) (Seasonal)
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- AK-1537-BELA-25-12735097-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 13, 2025 to Monday, May 19, 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:
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.
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.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
2.
When you applied to this job, did you have any engagement with a National Park Service (NPS) Recruiter?
Assessment 1
Typing Ability (Screen out)
1.
This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute. You must self-certify your ability to type 40 words per minute during the application process. Candidates that do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. From the statements below, please select the one statement that best matches your typing ability. (Screen out)
Minimum Qualification Requirements GS-07
2.
Please select the one response below that best describes your specialized experience for the Administrative Support Assistant (OA), GS-0303-07 position. Note: the resume that you submit for this announcement must fully support the answers for this question and the other questions listed in the online questionnaire. If it does not, you will be found ineligible, or your score will be lowered. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet the minimum qualification, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
3.
Perform records management and filing (both paper and electronic).
4.
Perform timekeeping and administrative support duties for manager, supervisor, and office staff.
5.
Plan, coordinate, and execute business functions, resource allocation, and production.
6.
Manage multiple calendars and coordinate a variety of administrative task in support of staff.
7.
Apply procurement regulations and financial tracking procedures.
8.
Perform human resources and administrative support duties for manager, supervisor, and office staff.
9.
Perform quality control audits for accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulations and policies.
10.
Use a variety of office automation software.
11.
Use word processing, email, spreadsheets, etc. to manage databases, travel programs, online programs, etc.
12.
Troubleshoot common problems with machines, computers, or other technologies.
13.
Use advanced functions and features of software applications to provide specialty documents in a variety of automated formats.
14.
Work and communicate effectively with others including managers, supervisors, team members, coworkers, partners, visitors, etc., to achieve park goals.
15.
Effectively deal with a variety of people in various situations using tact and diplomacy.
16.
Coordinate work processes to ensure office efficiency and effectiveness.
17.
Work independently with only general direction.
18.
Communicate information effectively orally.
19.
Make clear and convincing oral presentations.
20.
Conduct in-person (or virtual) training for fellow admin and other staff on technical and operational processes.
21.
Communicate information effectively in writing.
22.
Write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
23.
Compile and summarize information from a variety of sources for report preparation.
24.
Develop technical and operational support documentation.
25.
Your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.
Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.
Failure to agree to this statement will disqualify you from further consideration for the position.