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Administrative Officer

National Park Service · Posted 2 days ago

Hybrid La Junta, CO $75K – $97K Apply by Jun 29, 2026 Administrative Officer ENTJESFJESTJISTJ
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About the Role

This position is located in Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site, in the Administration Division.

What You'll Do

  • This position manages the administrative operations of Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site and is the principal advisor and management consultant to the Superintendent and the High Plains Group, consisting of Bent's Old Fort NHS, Sand Creek Massacre NHS, and Capulin Volcano NM.
  • The position is the administrative advisor to the park management team and the three parks' administrative support assistants.
  • In dealing with the Superintendent, Division Chiefs, and employees of the group of parks, the Administrative Officer builds within the management team and staff an appreciation of the role of administration in accomplishing the mission of the parks and as a partner in the operational, planning, and partnership programs of the group.
  • Administration and management of human and fiscal resources, programs, and services to accomplish the responsibilities of a medium to large National Park Service unit.
  • Financial management and oversight of park funds and guidance to managers on fiscal responsibility.
  • Contracting and procurement work to include purchasing, contract management and coordination of park expenditures.
  • Managing human resources, including recruitment, supervision, accountability, and providing information on human resource management.
  • Planning and evaluating park policies, programs, and efforts to ensure goals and objectives are met in a responsible and timely manner.
  • Formulate park-wide plans, programs, and procedures related to administrative operations.
  • Collaborate with the management team to formulate annual program plans and budgets.
  • Oversee a variety of administrative services, including payroll, travel, and property management.
  • Establish internal procedures to secure adequate control in terms of deadlines, progress reports, and directives and uses own initiative in developing procedures which will increase the general flow of information and overcome bottlenecks in the administrative process.
  • Area Information: Bent's Old Fort National Historic Site is located in the high plains of southeastern Colorado at an elevation is 4,075 feet above sea level.
  • Summers are hot and dry with many days exceeding 100 degrees.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
  • You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record.
  • You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
  • You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards.
  • A uniform allowance will be provided.
  • You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
  • You may be required to travel overnight away from home.
  • You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
  • You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
  • Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

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Job ID: 904ffc34-315f-4de2-9948-bfabd9ed2297

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