Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation) (Seasonal)

US National Park Service; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation) to perform a range of clerical and office support duties assisting program operations. The role emphasizes accurate data entry, record-keeping, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include handling correspondence, maintaining filing systems, scheduling, and supporting travel and timekeeping processes as needed.

Qualifications

• Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute is required and self-certified during the application process.
• Combination of specialized experience and education may be used for qualification: hours per week must be in resume.
• GS-05/06/07 level requirements include varying combinations of specialized experience and education as described in the vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to enable efficient operation of a program office.
• Input into automated office systems and maintain filing and data management systems.
• Assist with travel arrangements, vouchers, and payroll-related tasks as needed, with hours per week documented.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Education

60 semester hours

Job description

You will serve as a Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation) (Seasonal).

Occasional overnight travel may be required. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.

Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the number of hours worked per week, full-time, or part-time. If you indicate part-time, you MUST indicate the number of hours worked per week so that your qualifying experience can be prorated for credit.

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute. You must self-certify your ability to type 40 words per minute during the application process. Candidates that do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.

In addition, to qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that is directly related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include performing administrative support duties; preparing correspondence; using automated office equipment; and using and maintaining physical and electronic filing systems. You must include hours worked per week in your resume.

-OR-

COMBINATION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, first take the number of credit hours in excess of the first 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours) earned towards your degree and divide by 60 semester hours (or 90 quarter hours). Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the two percentages. They must equal at least 100% in order to qualify. You must include a copy of your transcripts with your application and the hours worked per week in your resume.

To qualify for this position at the GS-06 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that is directly related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include providing a variety of administrative support services to enable efficient operation of a business or program office, input into an automated financial system; making travel arrangements and preparing travel vouchers; verifying time and leave balances through an automated timecard system; and using and maintaining electronic data management systems. You must include hours worked per week in your resume.

To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that is directly related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience include providing a wide variety of detailed, complex administrative support services to enable efficient operation of a business or program office; tracking and reconciling fiscal data; purchasing office supplies; administering payroll; and preparing human resource employment paperwork and orienting new employees. You must include hours worked per week in your resume.

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.