Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

Summary You will serve as an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in Sequoia National Park, California. Please visit find a park for additional park information. This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time appointment. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants. Veterans Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference Clarification from the agency This announcement is open to United States Citizens and U.S. Nationals. Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) in the local commuting area may also apply. Duties At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Uses an automated budget management system to ensure proper programming, formulation and execution of superintendent office budgets. Serves as primary timekeeper for the unit. Communicates using a variety of messaging tools in a friendly, professional, and thorough manner that ensures excellent customer service, internally and externally. Provides accurate and reliable information on the administrative functions of the parks, headquarters, regional office, or center. Interacts with managers, supervisors, staff members, and the public. Gives briefings on administrative topics and schedules events/meetings as necessary. Provides human resources information and assistance to the unit. Assists with the preparation of position descriptions, organization charts, and prepares requests for personnel action. Oversees of various administrative processes, including processing financial, procurement, property, human resources, correspondence, reports, and other forms or documents for the unit. Maintains tracking logs, action items, and transaction records. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You 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. You must be at least 18 years of age or older and possess a valid state driver's license to operate government vehicles. 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 c…

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