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Administrative Officer


Job Location:

West Branch, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 90937 - 90937
Posted: 6 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

You will serve as a Administrative Officer with National Park Service Herbert Hoover National Historic Site Administration located in West Branch Iowa.




Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

  • Performs the full range of administrative functions in support of the parks core functions and services as the principal advisor and management consultant to the Superintendent and Leadership Team.
  • Applies laws regulations policies and procedures to keep the parks revenues and spending in balance through authoritative advice and supervision of the staff of the Administration/Business Office dedicated to budget and financial management. Serves as the principal advisor and consultant on all aspects of budget and financial management.
  • Leads or directs unique and/or critical management planning activities to include complex and highly sensitive tasks and projects.
  • Serves as the primary liaison with the Servicing Human Resources Office (SHRO) coordinating the identification and communication of needs and receipt of HR services from the SHRO.
  • Serves as the point of contact for all acquisition actions issued by the park several of which are highly complicated and complex. Verifies and reviews contracting packages for submission to the Major Acquisition Buying Office (MABO).
  • Oversees payroll timekeeping invoice and acquisition payments internal audits and controls travel and relocation services.



Requirements
Conditions of employment

    • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
    • 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
    • Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
    • You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
    • You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

    *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

    Qualifications

    Requirements Continued...

    As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1-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.

    This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.


    Qualifications:

    All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/17/2026-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.

    To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level:

    Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: providing a wide variety of administrative and business services to enable efficient operation of a park or program office; providing supervision and direction to an administrative staff in support of a park or program office; advising on business management processes including budget and financial management; coordinates the procurement and property management information technology and human resources needs and requirements for a park or program area; and developing and formulating alternative solutions to complex administrative matters. 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

    This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

    Additional information

    Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.

    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.


    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.

    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.

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    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.


    Required Experience:

    Unclear Seniority