Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant; Office Automation

Duties

Provides administrative information and assistance to the Superintendent and Sitka National Historical Park staff, on the practical and technical aspects of office administration across various functions, including advisory services, human resources, office services, budget management, and property management including:

• Provides accurate and reliable information on administrative functions.
• Relays personnel administrative program requirements to management and staff.
• Serves as the primary contact for coordinating with Human Resources Specialists.
• Initiates personnel actions and transmits related documentation to SHRO.
• Provides orientation for new employees and assists with in‑processing paperwork.
• Provides information on benefits during Open Seasons and assists the public with employment inquiries.
• Acts as Timekeeper for the park.
• Acts as receptionist, managing telephone and email inquiries.
• Oversees mail distribution, providing guidance on postage classification and processing.
• Acts as the administrative point of contact and procedural expert.
• Maintains office files, manages administrative suspense items, and tracks transactions.
• Ensures compliance with standards in financial processes, including travel requests and invoices.
• Oversees supply functions, including receiving and checking incoming supplies.
• Ensures government property is properly marked and recorded in automated systems.

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
• Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
• Motor vehicle operation required – a valid driver’s license is required and a Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and Driving Record must be submitted. All certified driving records from all states that disclose valid licenses must be provided.
• Training to operate a four‑wheel drive vehicle may be required.
• On‑call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work may be required.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute is required.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 03/16/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

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Special knowledge or expertise concerning the park’s or preserve’s natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof is required. Local knowledge of the resources and the typical conditions that affect the work to be accomplished will be applied in the performance of duties.

To be eligible your application package must clearly show periods of time having lived or worked in or near the area of consideration. The area of consideration can be found in the below paragraph.

Areas considered "near" Sitka National Historical Park are Baranof Island, which includes the community of Sitka, and the adjacent Admiralty Island including Angoon, the adjacent Chichagof Island including Hoonah, and the nearby City and Borough of Juneau.

There is no substitution of education for the required special knowledge or expertise concerning the park’s or preserve’s natural and/or cultural resources and the management thereof as outlined in this announcement.

• Government housing may be available.
• All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selectee.
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