About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Southeast Region, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Oak Ridge, Division of Administration, with a duty location in Oneida, Tennessee. This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL). See below under Additional Information for further eligibility guidance.
QualificationsAll qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. All candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements if applicable. To receive credit for experience, 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. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience for the GS-06 grade level. Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-06, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: Communicating effectively with supervisors and employees, including providing information by email, in person, or by phone; gathering required information from others; and receiving, tracking, and processing administrative documents. Utilizing computers and standard office equipment (including typewriters and other machines), utilizing Microsoft Office® applications (such as Teams, Word, and Excel), and experience with various databases and software systems. Processing employee payroll actions accurately and in a timely manner. MUST MEET ALL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE STATEMENTS. Note: Applicants must be qualified typists and be able to type a minimum of 40 words per minute. 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.
Major DutiesAt the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Provides support to the division of Administration of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area as well as the Obed Wild and Scenic River, and the Manhattan Project National Historical Park at Oak Ridge. Serves as the park's primary liaison with the Servicing Human Resources Office (SHRO) and functions as the main point of contact for all HR-related matters, timekeeping functions, and HR program coordination for park supervisors. Initiates a wide range of personnel actions and submits them to SHRO through the appropriate automated system for review and approval. Ensures all HR documents are accurate and compliant with established agency policies, procedures, and formatting requirements. Reviews and verifies hiring packages for completeness and adherence to applicable guidance. Coordinates with supervisors to ensure completion of Entrance-on-Duty (EOD) orientation for new employees, ensuring timely completion of all required onboarding documentation. Confirms check-in and check-out procedures for new and separating employees. Informs new hires of background investigation requirements and submits required materials to appropriate staff within established timeframes. Serves as the primary point of contact for the parks DOI Credentialing System. Tasks include but are not limited to enrollment appointments for new employees, tracking and issuance of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) cards and updates for existing employees. Serves as local administrator for QuickTime providing timekeeping support to all park timekeepers. Maintains records, user certifications, and system documentation. Responds to system-related issues and provides guidance to supervisors and employees on pay, duty hours, and leave regulations. Serves as the Park Housing Coordinator, overseeing the management and administration of multiple housing units within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Serves as the Park Key Coordinator, responsible for the issuance, control, and tracking of park keys as required. Salary Range Information (Per Annum): GS-06: $45,409 - $59,031 per annum *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level. Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.RequirementsMust provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must be a fully qualified typist with the ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute. You may be required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. You may be required to work overtime. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. This probationary or trial 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 service. 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 or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.