Administrative Support Assistant (OA) Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Arizona; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipe Spring National Monument in Arizona is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) through Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. The role focuses on providing administrative information and HR liaison support to park staff, with duties spanning payroll, travel, and office software systems.

Qualifications emphasize citizenship, background checks, and the ability to work within federal processes. First-time federal hires typically start at the step 1 rate, with pay varying by grade level.

Qualifications

• Proof of U.S. citizenship required.
• Background check and favorable adjudication required.
• Experience providing administrative support and HR liaison is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate administrative information and assistance to employees and supervisors."
• Serve as a human resources liaison between park staff and SHRO.
• Provide customer service and support for office administration, including human resources, payroll, and travel.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, or database programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as platforms such as Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Skills

Customer service

HR liaison

Office administration

Word processing

Excel

SharePoint / Teams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Access

Microsoft Teams

OneDrive

SharePoint

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Administrative Support Assistant (OA) - Field Unit Local Hire Authority (FUL) for Pipe Spring National Monument. Pay will vary based on grade level for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide accurate and reliable administrative information and assistance to employees and supervisors/managers.
• Serve as a human resources liaison between park staff and the Servicing Human Resources Office (SHRO).
• Provide customer service and support for the practical and technical aspects of office administration, including human resources, payroll, and travel.
• Use word processing, spreadsheet, or database programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access, as well as platforms such as Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint.
• Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

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. Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | U.S. Department of Education. https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualification Note: There are no educational substitutions for GS-6 level.

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/. Government quarters are not available. Incidental driving: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Minimum Age Requirement: You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing your education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. - Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority. Fee SAC position. Security must clear as applicable. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a one-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; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Evaluations

This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Under this authority, competitive rating, ranking, and veterans' preference procedures do not apply. The Servicing Human Resources Office will determine whether applicants meet the qualification and eligibility requirements described in this announcement. Applicants who meet these requirements may be referred to the selecting official on a certificate of eligibles for consideration. You must certify that you will maintain a permanent and exclusive residence within the defined vicinity of the field unit(s) listed in this announcement. Upon receipt of a completed application package, the Servicing Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement. Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages. Resumes longer than two pages will not be reviewed. Applicants may submit only one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine qualifications and eligibility. If more than one resume is submitted, only the most recent submission will be reviewed. If your resume is incomplete or does not demonstrate that you meet the qualification requirements or specialized experience described in this announcement, you may be determined ineligible or not qualified for further 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.

What to Expect Next

Please refer to your USAJOBS account for application status; the Human Resources Office cannot respond to individual status inquiries. Once your Occupational Questionnaire has been received, you will receive an acknowledgment confirming your submission was successful. Applicants who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. Under this authority, all applicants determined to be qualified may be referred. If your name is referred, you may be contacted directly by the hiring official for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your application at key stages in the process, including when candidates are referred for consideration and when the selection process has been completed. You can find your path with the Department of Interior at https://careers.d