About this role
Job SummaryThis position is an Administrative Program Specialist, GS- 0301-9 working in Point Reyes Station, California for the Point Reyes National Seashore. The purpose of this position is to assist the business and program office actions and serve as the specialist on housing management and administration.
QualificationsRequirements Continued... As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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 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 period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-07/31/2026-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 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized 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. 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. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications: Minimum Qualification [GS-09] Experience: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience analyzing administrative programs and assisting in the development and implementation of administrative policies and procedures; reviewing and maintaining organizational records; and providing advice, assistance or guidance, on administrative directives and instructions. You must include hours per week worked. - OR- Education: At least successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree Or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. You must provide transcripts. - OR- Combination of education and experience: Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. 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 DutiesAs a Administrative Program Specialist your duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provides comprehensive administrative support to ensure efficient office and program operations, including managing workflows, preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining records, coordinating communication, and supporting housing or facility-related processes. Provides administrative support for financial and procurement activities, including processing invoices, payments, and deposits; preparing billing actions; supporting travel processes; and assisting with purchase requests and acquisition documentation in accordance with established procedures. Provides administrative support for human resources and resource management functions, including assisting with personnel actions and timekeeping, maintaining accountability records, and supporting property, fleet, and related reporting requirements. Coordinates and administers program activities, including processing applications or requests, evaluating requirements, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies, maintaining records, and monitoring activities to ensure conditions and requirements are met. Serves as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, providing information, resolving issues, and coordinating with staff, partners, and the public to support program and operational needs.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship required. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required. Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program. Any individual who is currently holding, or has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet time-in-grade requirements (must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent in the Federal service); with few exceptions as outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal civilian employees applying for reinstatement who have had a break in service of less than one year, as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointments. Time-in-grade does not apply to new excepted service appointments. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Selectee will serve as a fee collection officer. You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 1 night per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*