Strategic Administrative Officer: Budget & Operations Lead

National Park Service; Copper Center (AK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service in Copper Center, Alaska, seeks an Administrative Officer to provide authoritative administrative guidance to the Park/Program Manager and leadership team. The role oversees budget, procurement, and HR liaison activities to support Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

The position requires directing staff and coordinating services across divisions to ensure efficient operations and strong internal controls in support of the park's mission.

Responsibilities

• Provides authoritative advice on a wide range of administrative functions as a personal advisory service to the Park/Program Manager and management team, directing specialists and clerical staff in delivering services.
• Serves as a member of the management team, plans and monitors complex organization-wide plans, programs, procedures, and internal controls.
• Initiates business and administrative studies to assess needs, develop programs, improve effectiveness, and resolve complex problems.
• Facilitates understanding of administration's role in accomplishing the mission and serves as the principal advisor on budget and financial management.
• Assumes responsibility for acquiring goods and services, and acts as the primary liaison with HR Talent Group for personnel needs.

Job description

National Park Service in Copper Center, Alaska, seeks an Administrative Officer to provide authoritative administrative guidance to the Park/Program Manager and leadership team. The role oversees budget, procurement, and HR liaison activities to support Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

The position requires directing staff and coordinating services across divisions to ensure efficient operations and strong internal controls in support of the park's mission.