Administrative Officer
Independence, MO - USA
Job Summary
You will serve as a Administrative Officer with National Park Service. This position is located within the Department of the Interior National Park Service Natl Pk Svc Midwest Re Harry S Truman Natl Hist Site Independence Missouri and also serves as Administrative Officer for Brown v. Board of Education Natl Historical Park Topeka Kansas.
The major duties of this position include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for planning development and execution of the Administrative Management Program.
- Responsible for budget formulation tracking expenditures status of funds and year-end close out property management.
- Monitor and set housing rates update housing database.
- Knowledge of Financial Management Systems (FBMS FPPS)
- Confers with and advises management staff to identify and resolve administrative problems or needs.
- Responsible for execution of housing program per Directors Order #80 rate calculations occupancy levels unit inspections resolve tenant complaints IQMIS data manager.
Brown v. Board NHP is housed in the iconic Monroe Elementary School a focus of the nationally significant 1954 Supreme Court case that outlawed segregation in public education. The park attracts visitors exploring and remembering American Civil Rights history that continues to be immensely relevant today. Topeka is the Capital City of Kansas. It is an hour west of Kansas City in northeastern Kansas with easy access off Interstate 70. The Shawnee County-Topeka parks system and state parks in the area provide recreational opportunities. Topeka arts and music scene is supplemented by abundant opportunities in the greater Kansas City metro area. More information can be found at and position is located at Harry S Truman National Historic Site headquartered at Independence Missouri. Harry S Truman NHS was established by public Law 98-32 (May 23 1983) which authorized the National Park Service to acquire the Truman Home in Independence Missouri and to establish the National Historic Site. Subsequent legislation added four buildings to the site in Independence and five additional buildings and five acres in Grandview 20 miles away. Harry S Truman NHS was opened to the public on May 15 1984 and established to preserve and interpret the former home of Harry S Truman the 33rd President of the Unites States and four other family related structures for the inspiration and benefit of present and future generations. Harry S Truman NHS is located within the city limits of Independence Missouri 12 miles east of Kansas City and Grandview Missouri 20 miles south of Independence. Both are adjacent to metropolitan Kansas City Missouri. All park sites lie within easy access of interstate 70 and 435 and 71 Highway. Combined federal acreage for the Independence and Grandview units are 11.5 acres. Major shopping facilities transportation and hospitals are within a ten mile radius. Climate is temperate ranging from an average of 95 degrees plus in the summer to an average of 35 degrees in the winter.
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.
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 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 individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be 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 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 - 09/03/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
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 periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. 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.
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.
To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:
EXPERIENCE: Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the federal service. Specialized experience includes formulation and development of a park-wade budget plan tracks expenditures completes status of funds point of contact for Servicing Human Resource Office monitors and coordinates all aspects of temporary hiring advises on internal controls (property audits) active as a management team member advises management on housing policies and guidance. You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field of study that is directly related to the work of the position which demonstrates possession of the knowledge skills and abilities needed to do the work of this position. Directly related graduate study may include but is not limited to business administration accounting governmental budgeting and/or public administration. (Three years of graduate education is 54 semester hours or 81 quarter hours). You must include transcripts.
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COMBINATION: Have an equivalent combination of such education and experience. For example I have six months of the specialized experience described (50% of the experience requirement) and 45 semester hours or 68 quarter hours of directly related graduate level education in an accredited educational institution (50% of the qualifying education). You must include transcripts.
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.
You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name school name grades credit hours earned major(s) grade point average or class ranking and date the degree was conferred if applicable. A typed list of courses grades semester/quarter hours GPA etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable 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 otherwise eligible and qualified you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement may be required if it is determined you are eligible for a permanent change in duty station (PCS) recruitment or relocation incentive. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated visit: information
All DOI employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here DOI Ethics Prohibitions U.S. Department of the Interior.
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.
Work Environment: 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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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