Administrative Officer

National Park Service; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Kentucky seeks an Administrative Officer at Camp Nelson National Monument to oversee budget development and justification, manage personnel and material needs, and ensure funds are used in line with the operating budget.

You will collaborate with personnel specialists and advise on contracts and cooperative agreements with other government agencies, universities, or private organizations to support management decisions and program operations.

Responsibilities

• Budget estimation and justification
• Management of financial, personnel, and material needs
• Advising on and negotiating contracts and agreements with other agencies/universities/private organizations

Job description

Open: August 19, 2026 — Closes: September 1, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Administrative Officer in Camp Nelson National Monument.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Helping management to identify its financial, personnel, and material needs and problems. Developing and tracking budget estimates and justifications: making sure that funds are used in accordance with the operating budget. Collaborating with personnel specialists in finding solutions to management problems arising out of changes in work which have an impact on jobs and employees. Advising on and negotiating contracts, agreements, and cooperative arrangements with other government agencies, universities, or private organizations.