Administrative Officer

This position manages the complex administrative and business operations for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area. The Administrative Officer performs the full range of administrative functions in support of the parks core functions and services as the principal advisor and management consultant to the Superintendent and Leadership team. The incumbent supports the park divisional operations by performing work or directs work within the following areas:

• Provides accurate and reliable advice on a wide range of administrative functions as these apply to the park either as personal advisory service to the Superintendent and Division Chiefs or by directing (or obtaining services of) specialists technicians and clerical support positions in delivering services to management and employees of the business and administrative studies on the basis of his/her own independent judgment of need to assess unusual conditions that impact the effectiveness of park operations develop new programs improve effectiveness resolves complex problems and other management actions that impact the parks mission.
• Responsible for keeping the parks revenues and spending in balance through authoritative advice and supervision of the staff of the Administration/Business Office dedicated to budget and financial management of day-to-day basis.
• Oversees collection of donations concession park entry user fees and other types of fees.
• Directs or coordinates unique and/or critical management planning activities to include complex and highly sensitive tasks and projects.
• Serves as the primary liaison with Human Resources coordinating the identification and communication of needs and receipt of HR services.
• Responsible for acquiring all goods and services the park requires to accomplish it mission and programs.
• Responsible for providing information technology connectivity communications (local long distance cellular and/or satellite telephone facsimile) and automation advice in support of programs for the park and for directing the work of staff assigned to provide technical support to the park.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have a current or obtain within 14 days a valid state drivers license and maintain throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• A financial disclosure report will be required within 30 days of appointment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

This is a supervisory position that may require completion of a supervisory probationary period.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 09/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.

For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level:

Experience: To qualify you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience MUST include the following: 1) providing supervision and direction to an administrative staff in support of a park or program office; 2) advising on business management processes including budget and financial management; and 3) coordinating and providing oversight with at least TWO of the following for a park or program area: procurement and property management payroll and timekeeping fee program/revenue management internal controls/audits and human resources needs and requirements. You must include hours per week worked.

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.