Administrative Support Specialist

Summary This position is located in Independence National Historical Park, within the Administration and Business Services (ABS) Division. The position supports division operations by conducting research and analytical studies; providing administrative guidance to supervisors; supporting records and information management for the ABS Division; and assisting with property and general administrative functions. Learn more about this agency Duties Provides administrative support and guidance by researching and applying policies, procedures, and regulations to assist park management and staff. Participates in working groups to support the development and implementation of park programs, procedures, operating policies, and internal controls within a complex regulatory environment. Conducts administrative studies to assess operations, identify issues, and recommend improvements. Reviews and disseminates new or updated guidance and assists in developing internal procedures and resource materials. Develops and maintains administrative systems and processes, including tracking and records management. Serves as a liaison with the Servicing Human Resources Office (SHRO) to track recruitment and personnel actions and ensure timely coordination. Coordinates the park's onboarding and orientation program, including scheduling, tracking required training or clearances, and maintaining related records. Assists with internal control activities by reviewing records, identifying discrepancies, and recommending corrective actions to support compliance and accountability. 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 work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1-2 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal servic *Additional Requirements located under qualifications* Qualifications Requirements Continued: Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-04/13/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-9 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level. Examples of qualifying specialized experience must include at least four of the following: providing accurate and reliable advice on a wide range of administrative functions; advising a work unit on records management; providing expertise and training to others in the management of personally identifiable information (PII); processing financial, procurement, property, human resources, or other administrative forms or documents using a variety of systems (e.g., FPPS, FBMS, QuickTime, Concur-please identify the systems you are proficient in); providing human resources information and assistance to one or more work sites; conducting property inventories and preparing property management reports; and serving as a Federal Agency Travel Administrator. You must include the number of hours worked per week for each position listed. -OR EDUCATION: Successful completion a Master's; or equivalent degree; or at least 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B or J.D, if related. (Note education must be in a field that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position). (You must provide transcripts with your application package). -OR Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. (You must provide transcripts with your application package). Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Additional information This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: The defined vicinity for this position includes the following counties within the local commuting area: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Berks, Lancaster, Lehigh, Northampton, and Chester in Pennsylvania; Camden, Burlington, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, and Mercer in New Jersey; New Castle in Delaware; and Cecil in Maryland. Residency will be verified during the hiring process. 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. A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Physical Demands: Most of the work is performed indoors in an office setting. There will be some extended walking through facilities, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. Mentally stressful and taxing situations are frequently present. Occasional lifting and carrying office equipment such as computer LCD projectors, copy paper and chairs will be necessary to conduct training. First State National Historical Park and Independence National Historical Park consist of 18th and I9th Century buildings which require the use of stairs to perform property management and housing management functions. Working Conditions: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of places such as offices, meeting and training rooms, and commercial vehicles. First State National Historical Park is a multi-site Park without convenient public transportation. A driver's license is required. The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Expand Hide  additional information 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. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.