Administrative Officer

National Park Service; Tuskegee (AL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Tuskegee, Alabama, seeks an Administrative Officer to lead administrative and business operations across park units, including TUIN, TUAI, and SEMO. The role reports to the management team and supports policy compliance and sound decision-making.

The position is posted at GS-11 with a salary range of $74,678 to $97,087 per year, and telework is available. Applications close on 2026-10-23, and transcript submission is required for education substitutions.

Qualifications

• Must submit transcripts to support education substitutions.
• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administrative and business operations of the organization.
• Provide oversight and advisory support to management for compliance with policies and procedures.
• Coordinate budget, personnel, procurement, property, agreements, and organizational management.

Job description

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service - Southeast, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, in Tuskegee Institute, Alabama. The Administrative Officer serves within all park units (i.e. Tuskegee Inst Natl Hist Site (TUIN) / Tuskegee Airman NHS (TUAI) / Selma TO Montgomery Natl Hist Site (SEMO).

Key Responsibilities

This is a Merit Promotion announcement for current career and career conditional Bureau employees, Career Transition eligibles (CTAP), and National Park Service Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibles. Refer to Required Documents section for more information.

At the full performance level GS-11 the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Managing the administrative and business operations of the organization and serving as the principal advisor and management team for administrative matters.

Responsible for integrating multiple administrative functions including budget, personnel, procurement, property, agreements, and organizational management to support the effective and efficient operation of the organization.

Providing oversight, coordination, and advisory support to management to ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and procedures while promoting accountability, operational effectiveness, and sound decision-making across administrative programs and services. Tracking progress and quality of performance and decides on the acceptability, rejection, or correction of work products or services provided by contractors.

Initiating requests for personnel actions within the human resources office. Develop and implement short and long range plans relating to administrative functions, such as action plans, divisional budgets, and position administration. Salary Range Information: GS-11: $74,678 - $97,087 (per annum) *First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

Requirements & Education

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.

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: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

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 $74678 – $97087/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-23.

Who is eligible to apply?

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