Administrative Officer

National Park Service; Petersburg (VA); Remote; USD 93,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to lead park-wide administrative functions, budgeting, payroll, timekeeping, and housing program management. The role involves developing plans, internal controls, and policy guidance to support mission success.

The position requires handling complex administrative challenges, coordinating with senior staff, and ensuring compliance with federal standards while enabling effective park operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in federal administrative management and budget oversight.
• Ability to develop park-wide plans and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of payroll, timekeeping, and travel services.

Responsibilities

• Provide authoritative advice on administrative functions across the park.
• Oversee budget, financial management, and housing program.
• Coordinate with leadership to implement policies and programs.

Skills

Budget management

Timekeeping

Policy development

Financial controls

Job description

You will serve as an Administrative Officer with National Park Service.

Key Responsibilities

As an Administrative Officer, will perform the following duties: Provides authoritative advice on a wide range of administrative functions as these apply to the park. Plans, analyzes, and monitors the formulation and development park-wide plans, programs, procedures, operating policies, internal controls and program goals. Initiates business and administrative studies to assess unusual conditions that impact the effectiveness of park operations.

Develops new programs, improve effectiveness, resolve complex problems Maintains surveillance over the park's business systems to ensure maximum probability of mission success. Works with the Superintendent, Division Chiefs, and employees of the park, the Chief of Administration/Business Manager builds within the management team and staff.

This position is responsible for overseeing the park's budget and financial management, administrative services (including, but not limited to, payroll and timekeeping, payment of invoices, internal controls and audits, bills of collection, and travel services), planning, and human resources management. Manage and oversee the work of a housing program, assigning maintenance priorities, leading updating Housing Management Plan efforts.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $93499 – $121551/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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