Administrative support assistant (oa)

National Interagency Fire Center; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 46,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Yosemite National Park in El Portal, CA, is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) to perform comprehensive office support, payroll timekeeping, and travel administration within the Yosemite National Park system. This permanent, career-seasonal position offers full-time work and requires ensuring accurate records and compliance with agency policies.

Applicants should be prepared for occasional travel, may relocate, and will work under a GS-6/7 framework with benefits typical of federal

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative support in a government or large organization.
• Familiarity with payroll/timekeeping processes and related policies.
• Ability to manage travel arrangements and procurement documentation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary administrative point of contact and manage logs, records, and workflows.
• Use office software to prepare reports, forms, and correspondence.
• Maintain timekeeping entries and payroll support for employees.
• Track government property and manage purchases within delegated authority.
• Provide guidance on travel policies and prepare travel authorizations and vouchers.

Skills

Office administration

Timekeeping

Travel processing

Data entry

Tools

QuickTime

Office software

Job description

Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

Department of the Interior

National Park Service

Yosemite National Park, Branch of Anthropology

Summary

You will serve as an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) for Yosemite National Park in El Portal, CA. Please visit find a park for additional park information. This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time, Career-Seasonal appointment.

Career-Seasonal appointments are permanent positions and include the same benefits as permanent appointments, but do not provide work on a year-round basis.

Hiring Information

Open 08/05/2026 to 08/24/2026. This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

Location: El Portal, CA. Few vacancies in the following location: El Portal, CA. No matching locations found.

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job: No.

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Salary: $45,638 - $65,930 per year. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Pay scale & grade: GS 6 - 7. Promotion potential: 7. Learn more about pay scale and grade. Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Occasional travel - You may be required to travel overnight away from home up to 5 nights per month. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Appointment type: Permanent - Career-Seaonal (Please see "Additional Information" section for more details)

Occupations and job series

• 0303 Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union: Yes

Drug test: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type: Credentialing; Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required: No. Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number: PW-1549-YOSE-26-13021948-DE

Control number: 879455300

Eligible applicants

This announcement is open to United States Citizens and U.S. Nationals. Career transition eligibles (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) in the local commuting area may also apply.

The public: U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL): Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans: Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Duties

At the full performance level (GS-07) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• OFFICE SERVICES: Serve as the primary administrative point of contact, managing logs, records, and administrative workflows. Maintain office files (electronic and manual) and prepare internal communication, reports, and forms using office automation systems
• TECHNOLOGY ACUMEN: Use computers and software for data collection, analysis, reporting, and document preparation. Provide limited technical support as the unit's IT point of contact or liaise with regional IT specialists
• PAYROLL MANAGEMENT: Serve as the unit's primary timekeeper and ensure accurate time and attendance entries in Quicktime for up to 100 division employees. Maintain Quicktime training records and resolve administrative issues such as employee setup, name changes, and passwords. Advise employees and supervisors on pay, leave, and duty hour questions per NPS policy
• PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: Mark, record, and track government property, and conduct division-wide inventories and surveys. Manage property acquisitions, transfers, and disposals using automated systems and required forms. Procure goods and services within delegated micro-purchase authority and prepare purchase documentation.
• TRAVEL MANAGEMENT: Provide guidance on travel policies, allowances, and requirements to unit personnel. Prepare travel authorizations and vouchers using automated travel systems. Research and resolve travel-related accounting issues, ensuring corrections are submitted to financial systems

Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Applicants should be aware that working in Yosemite has some challenges. On-site government housing is extremely limited. Most year-round employees live in or near the town of Mariposa and commute approximately one hour to the park headquarters in El Portal. Vanpools and public transit subsidies are available to help support daily commuting. Mariposa and El Portal get a few days of snow throughout the winter, and summer temperatures frequently exceed 100 degrees. Natural disasters including fire and rockslides can affect access and daily operations, but they also foster a strong culture of teamwork, adaptability, and problem-solving. Despite these challenges, Yosemite offers a uniquely rewarding professional environment where staff demonstrate their dedication to the National Park Service mission on a daily basis.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

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 service. In 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;
• 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 individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In 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 period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either 40 hours a week or Part-Time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state :

1. the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position;
2. starting and ending dates of employment (month/year); and
3. total hours worked (as indicated above).
4. If position was developmental in nature, resume must breakdown duties and start/end dates per grade level.

This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. If you do not provide evidence that you possess the following selective factor(s), you will be rated not qualified.

• Type a minimum of 40 words per minute (based on a 5-minute sample with 3 or less errors)

Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level: your resume must show at least one (1) year of specialized work experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of this position. Examples of specialized experience may include:

• Assisting in the preparation of budgets;
• Using various word processing and spreadsheet software;
• Assisting with procurement of services and supplies;
• Assisting with the preparation/reviewing of travel vouchers; and
• Serving as a timekeeper using an automated system.

No substitution for education at this grade level.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level: your resume must show at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience may include:

• Providing a wide variety of administrative support services to enable efficient operation of a business or program office;
• Tracking and reconciling fiscal data for programmed accounts versus actual expenditures; preparing and following up on purchase orders and contracts;
• Administering payroll and workers compensation;
• Preparing human resource employment paperwork and orienting new employees.

No substitution for education at this grade level.

CTAP/ICTAP: Current or former displaced Federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separated have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). To be considered under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be well-qualified, score at least 85 (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors; education, and experience requirements), and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entry.

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.

Promotion Potential: Promotion to the full performance level is neither guaranteed nor implied and will be based solely on your ability to satisfactorily perform the work of the position, existing work at the higher grade level and recommendation by the position's supervisor.

Career-Seasonal: When operational needs and/or funds are not available, the employee will be placed in non-pay status. Placement in non-pay status will not be on a sporadic, occasional, or unplanned basis. Selectees are guaranteed to work at least 6 months/year but not more than 50 weeks/year. Work schedule to be determined upon appointment. You will work approximately 25 pay periods, and be in a non-pay status for the remainder of the year. Non-pay status is anticipated to be Nov 15-28, OR Dec 20 - Jan 2.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.

Incentives: If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive. A continued service agreement is required if it is determined you are eligible for recruitment or relocation incentive.

Student Loan Repayment Benefit (SLRB): If otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a SLRB. The decision to offer an SLRB will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed.

Creditable Service for Non-Federal Experience: Related Non-Federal experience (including related military experience) may be credited towards computing entitlement to leave accrual, at managerial discretion, providing that experience meets certain criteria. This provision allows new employees to earn annual leave at a higher rate than would otherwise be allowed. (5 Code of Federal Regulations, 630).

Ethics: All Department of Interior (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, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.

Telework: The duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

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. Learn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits.

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.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g. resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of any additional assessment(s) required for this position.

Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine your qualifications/eligibility and for rating purposes. In the event you submit more than one resume, only the latest submission will be reviewed.

Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Rating procedures. These procedures place candidates with veteran's preference above non-preference eligibles within each category. Veterans with a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher. Under Category Rating, candidates will be rated and ranked into the following categories:

• Best Qualified - applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are highly proficient in all requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position

• Well Qualified - applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in most of the requirements of the job

• Qualified - applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors and are proficient in some, but not all of the requirements of the job.

You will be assessed in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Stress Tolerance
• Teamwork

In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires successful completion of the USA Hire Assessment, if required.

The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered.

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/24/2026:

1. Resume which includes your name and a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed, with dates in month-year format (include month/day/year format if needed for 52 weeks of experience), and indicate hours worked per week (or full-time). Your resume must clearly show how long you have held each grade/rank. If you have federal experience include series, and grade for each position held, and if experience is part of a career ladder position, you must clearly distinguish the job duties and length of time working for each grade level. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. Your 2-page resume must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements. If you have federal experience, you should include series, and grade for each position held. More information on how to write a Federal Resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
2. Complete All Required Assessments.
3. Veterans Preference Documentation, if applicable. Veterans must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (member 4 copy) or other Documentation of Service and Separation under Honorable Conditions, as listed on the SF15. If you are a Disabled Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, or Parent or Spouse of a Disabled or Deceased Veteran, you must submit all additional proof required by the SF15. You may request a copy of your Department of Veterans Affairs letter from www.va.gov/records/ or call 1-800-827-1000. If you are a veteran within 120 days of discharge, you must submit signed documentation from the Armed Forces certifying: 1) your expected release/retirement from active duty, 2) under honorable conditions, 3) your pay grade/rank/rate at time of discharge, 4) dates of active-duty service, 5) any campaign or expeditionary medals received, & 6) dated within 120 days of your separation.
4. Interagency Career Transition (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): You MUST submit proof of eligibility including 1) copy of the agency notice, e.g., RIF Separation Notice, Notice of Proposed Removal, etc.; 2) SF-50s (Notifications of Personnel Action) showing career/conditional tenure competitive status, promotion potential and duty location; and 3) your most recent performance appraisal. To exercise selection priority, displaced or surplus Federal employees must be well qualified. For more information visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from all documents.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

Agency Contact Information

Elisabeth Crowther

[e-mail]

Yosemite National Park

5037 Stroming Road

Mariposa, CA 95338

US

Next Steps

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging in to your USAJOBS account as we will not be responding to inquiries about the status of applications as long as the system has been updated.

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

You can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.doi.gov/.

Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background checks, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement.

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