Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation)

Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation)

Department: Department of the Interior

Location(s): Sitka, Alaska

Salary Range: $24.6 - $31.98 Per Hour

Job Summary: The typical season for this position is April through September but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. The anticipated entry on duty is April 2026. NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season. This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

Major Duties:

• Provides administrative information and assistance to the Superintendent and Sitka National Historical Park staff, on the practical and technical aspects of office administration across various functions, including advisory services, human resources, office services, budget management, and property management including: Provides accurate and reliable information on administrative functions. Relays personnel administrative program requirements to management and staff. Serves as the primary contact for coordinating with Human Resources Specialists. Initiates personnel actions and transmits related documentation to SHRO. Provides orientation for new employees and assists with in-processing paperwork Provides information on benefits during Open Seasons and assists the public with employment inquiries. Acts as Timekeeper for the park. Acts as receptionist, managing telephone and email inquiries. Oversees mail distribution, providing guidance on postage classification and processing Acts as the administrative point of contact and procedural expert. Maintains office files, manages administrative suspense items, and tracks transactions. Ensure compliance with standards in financial processes, including travel requests and invoices. Oversees supply functions, including receiving and checking incoming supplies. Ensure government property is properly marked and recorded in automated systems.

Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/16/2026unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute. You must self-certify your ability to type 40 words per minute during the application process. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. -AND- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park's or preserve's natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties. -AND- To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph. Areas considered "near" Sitka National Historical Park are Baranof Island, which includes the community of Sitka, and the adjacent Admiralty Island including Angoon, the adjacent Chichagof Island including Hoonah, and the nearby City and Borough of Juneau. The following are the competencies identified for this position. Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document, but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Ability to plan and organize work. Knowledge of desktop computer systems and associated software programs. Ability to organize a variety of information and maintain records and files. Ability to prepare, track and coordinate budget. Ability to communicate effectively in writing. Ability to type 40 WPM.

How to Apply: There are multiple options for applying to this position, please see application options and instructions below: To apply online: You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/16/2026. You must provide documentation to support your eligibility claim. Select Apply. If you are not logged in, you will be prompted to login or create an account. Prompted to Start the Application Process by selecting "Start Application." Click here for USAJobs Help with "How to create an application" To PREVIEW the application questionnaire, select the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12898644 Select or add the resume you want to use for this application. Click here on how to build a resume in USAJOBS. Select documents you want included in this application. Review package to acknowledge your documents were reviewed. Select if you want to include your demographic information. After reading and certifying the application is true and submitted in good faith, select "Continue to Agency Site." Follow onscreen prompts and instructions to complete your application. Add the supporting documents by indexing your documents with the dropdown. Upload any missing required documents or optional documents. Review and Submit Application. While logged in, you can check the status of your application by selecting "+" next to the job title for this position. You can review or revise your application at any point during the open period of the announcement. To update an application, you should log into your USAJOBS account and select "+" next to the job title for this position. Select "Update Application" for this job. Note: When you click Update Application, you will be prompted to re-select your documents from USAJOBS. Documents submitted with the first application will no longer be associated with the applicant record. So, it is important that you select all documents you want to use in the re-application. To apply via mail: Mailed applications must be postmarked by the closing date of the announcement. If applying via mail, you must include answers to the Application Questionnaire. The Application Questionnaire can be accessed via the link in the instructions above. If your application is postmarked by the closing date, it must be received in a sealed envelope no later than seven calendar days after the closing date. The seven-day waiting period may be extended if weather delays mail delivery. Applications may be mailed to: National Park Service Alaska Regional Office Attn: Human Resources 240 W. 5th Ave. Anchorage, AK 99501 Applications must include the vacancy announcement number. If you are applying to multiple vacancy announcements, you must submit a separate application for each vacancy.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-16