Administrative Support Assistant (OA) (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) in Gatlinburg, TN, seeks an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) for seasonal work. The role supports the Commercial Services Office, handles park use permits, and provides general administrative and financial processing during the October 2026–July 2027 period.

Anticipated entry on duty is October 2026. Work is based in GSMNP in Gatlinburg, with responsibilities including purchasing, payroll, travel vouchers, and related

Responsibilities

• Supports the Commercial Services Office with the issuance of special park use permits.
• Performs accounting, budget, or financial management support for recurring transactions (purchase orders, payroll transactions, travel vouchers, charge card reconciliations, utility payments, etc.).
• Purchases supplies, equipment, and services for the unit using a purchase card or blanket purchase agreement under micro-purchase authority.

Job description

Open: September 1, 2026 - Closes: September 15, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Administrative Support Assistant (OA) (Seasonal) with the National Park Service in the Administration and Business Services Division for Great Smoky Mountains National Park located at Gatlinburg, TN. The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Great Smoky Mountains National Park is October 2026 to July 2027, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: October 2026

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Supports the Commercial Services Office with the issuance of special park use permits. Responsible for completing administrative and clerical processes for office services and/or information management. Performs accounting, budget, or financial management support duties related to recurring or standardized transactions such as purchase orders, payroll transactions, travel vouchers, charge card reconciliations, utility payments, etc. Within delegated authority, purchases supplies, equipment, and services for the unit utilizing a purchase card, or a blanket purchase agreement under micro-purchase authority.