Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/31/2023 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

his position is serves as the Chief of Administration and Business Services of Fort Smith National Historic Site (FOSM) and is the principal advisor and management consultant to the Superintendent, park management team, and park staff for administrative matters. The incumbent is tasked with the supervision of the administrative staff at the park. The incumbent is supervised by the Superintendent of FOSM. The incumbent plans, advises and implements a comprehensive and integrated program for all administrative services including, but not limited to: budget and finance management, fiscal management, property and procurement, cash/funds management, travel, agreements and legal instruments, position management, and Information Technology; serves as the principal liaison to human resources and contracting offices. As a member of a senior management team, collaborates and consults on a variety of interdisciplinary issues related to visitor use, resource management, partnerships, employee safety and wellness, and relevancy, diversity and inclusion. Physical Demands: Most of the work is performed indoors in an office setting. There may be some extended walking through facilities, carrying light items, or driving an automobile. Mentally stressful and taxing situations are frequently present. 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. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/31/2023-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 for each federal position listed as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of qualifying experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess one full year of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level or higher in the Federal Service which includes the following specialized experience: experience may include assisting in the preparation/execution of budgets; preparing program/project documents i.e., project descriptions and summaries; coordinating procurement, property, vehicles, and space management functions; advising and assisting supervisors on actions concerning personnel matters. Monitor purchasing transactions, increased financial integrity through grant programs, interpreting policy and guidelines dissemination, composing correspondence in alignment with public figures, political allies, partners, and public relations, managing personnel and human resources. You must include hours per week worked. Or Education: possess two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in coursework related to the position or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Directly related graduate study may include, but is not limited to: business administration, accounting, governmental budgeting, and/or public administration. (You must submit a transcripts) Or Combination of Education and Experience: equivalent combination of such education and experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, you must possess one full year of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience may include: providing a wide variety of administrative services to enable efficient operation of a business or program office; analyzing work functions and processes and identifying process improvements; planning and coordinating budget and financial plans and operations; or developing and formulating alternative solutions to administrative matters. You must include hours per week worked. Or Education: possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. if related. Directly related graduate study may include, but is not limited to: business administration, accounting, governmental budgeting, and/or public administration. (You must submit a transcripts) Or Combination of Education and Experience: equivalent combination of such education and experience. 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.

Contacts

• Address Fort Smith National Historic Site 301 Parker Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72901 US
• Name: Marsha Mears
• Phone: (402) 661-1684
• Email: [email protected]