FUL - Administrative Support Assistant (OA)

US National Park Service; Key West (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. National Park Service in Key West, FL is seeking an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) to support park operations. This is a permanent, full-time federal appointment at the GS-06/07 level, with opportunities to advance within the program office.

The role emphasizes data entry, records management, procurement support, and payroll-related tasks in a public lands environment. Successful candidates will demonstrate solid office skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Must meet GS-06/07 minimum qualifications by the closing date.
• Resume must show duties, dates, and hours worked for credit.
• Experience with housing, procurement, payroll and travel vouchers is relevant.

Skills

Administrative support

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

You will serve as an Administrative Support Assistant (OA) for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks in Key West, FL

Please visit find a park for additional park information.
This is a Permanent, Competitive, Full-time appointment.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement -09/03/2026- 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 management of housing
• Using various word processing and spreadsheet software
• Assisting with procurement of services and supplies
• Assisting with the preparation/reviewing of travel vouchers
• 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 this 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
• Coordinating housing placements and preparing housing payments and billing
• 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.
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.