Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation)

Summary The typical season for this position is April through September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026. NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details. Duties Provides administrative information and assistance to the Superintendent and Sitka National Historical Park staff, on the practical and technical aspects of office administration across various functions, including advisory services, human resources, office services, budget management, and property management including: Provides accurate and reliable information on administrative functions. Relays personnel administrative program requirements to management and staff. Serves as the primary contact for coordinating with Human Resources Specialists. Initiates personnel actions and transmits related documentation to SHRO. Provides orientation for new employees and assists with in-processing paperwork Provides information on benefits during Open Seasons and assists the public with employment inquiries. Acts as Timekeeper for the park. Acts as receptionist, managing telephone and email inquiries. Oversees mail distribution, providing guidance on postage classification and processing Acts as the administrative point of contact and procedural expert. Maintains office files, manages administrative suspense items, and tracks transactions. Ensure compliance with standards in financial processes, including travel requests and invoices. Oversees supply functions, including receiving and checking incoming supplies. Ensure government property is properly marked and recorded in automated systems. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required. You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. You may be required to complete training and operate a four-wheel drive vehicle. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Applicants must be at least 18 years old This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute. Qualifications All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/16/2026unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. SELECTIVE FACTOR: 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 who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. -AND- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties. -AND- To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph. Areas considered "near" Sitka National Historical Park are Baranof Island, which includes the community of Sitka, and the adjacent Admiralty Island including Angoon, the adjacent Chichagof Island including Hoonah, and the nearby City and Borough of Juneau. The following are the competencies identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document, but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Ability to plan and organize work. Knowledge of desktop computer systems and associated software programs. Ability to organize a variety of information and maintain records and files. Ability to prepare, track and coordinate budget. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to type 40 WPM. Education There is no substitution of education for the required special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof as outlined in this announcement. Additional information Government housing may be available. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selectee. Alaska currently does not have a state income tax. A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. This is an excepted service appointment that does not confer competitive status. Physical Demands: The work is mostly sedentary for long periods of time, and requires some walking, crouching, and light lifting. Work Environment: The work is typically conducted within an office environment. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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