Administrative Officer located in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, in the Administration Division.

Duties

Major Duties: The primary responsibility of this position is to advise the Management Team on a wide range of administrative functions as these apply to the park and to direct (or obtain services of) specialists, technicians and clerical support positions in delivering services to management and employees of the park. As a member of the park management team, plans and monitors development of complex park-wide programs, procedures, operating policies, and internal controls. Initiates business studies to assess conditions that impact the effectiveness of park operations, develops new programs, improves effectiveness, resolves complex problems, and takes other management actions to ensure maximum probability of mission success. Builds within the management team and staff an appreciation of the role of administration in accomplishing the mission of the park and a working environment that recognizes administration as a partner in the operational, planning, and partnership programs of the park. Responsible for keeping the park's revenues and spending in balance through authoritative advice and supervision of administrative staff. Participates as a full member of the park leadership team with the Superintendent and Division Chiefs in formulating and annually updating broad program management plans and associated budgets. Oversees budget estimates and justifications for all park programs. Oversees administrative services functions, including Payroll and Timekeeping, Bills of Collection, Payment of Invoices, Internal Controls and Audits, and Travel Services. Serves as the senior liaison with the Servicing Human Resources Office (SHRO), coordinating the identification and communication of needs and receipt of HR services from the SHRO. Assures that the superintendent and park supervisors receive sound advice and guidance on position management through collaboration with SHRO specialists. Responsible for acquiring all goods and services the park requires to accomplish it mission and programs. Is the point of contact for all acquisition actions issued by the park several of which are highly complicated and complex. Reviews, analyzes, makes recommendations, and verifies contracting packages are complete prior to forwarding them to the servicing Major Acquisition Buying Office. Oversees the work of employees in charge of property management and control systems of the park. Advises Boards of Survey on regulations and procedures for investigating lost, damaged, or stolen property. Advises park managers on property accountability and control practices. Oversees information technology, connectivity, communications (local, long distance, cellular and/or satellite telephone, facsimile) and automation advice in support of programs for the park, and for directing the work of staff assigned to provide technical support to the park. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 10/23/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MINIMUM AGE: Applicants must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/23/2024-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-13 grade level, you must possess at least one of all of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: providing advisory services to management and employees in a wide variety of administrative areas such as business operations, budget and finance, human resources, program management, procurement, payroll and timekeeping, travel functions, office support functions, information management and/or telecommunications; applying Federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines sufficient to plan, develop, and implement administrative programs; supervising administrative specialists who perform a wide variety of administrative work as described above. You must include hours per week worked. 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

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 9922 Front Street Empire, MI 49630 US
• Name: NPS MW East Talent Team
• Phone: 000-00-0000
• Email: [email protected]