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The primary purpose of the position is to provide administrative information and assistance to the Superintendent or to the manager of the unit and staff, on the practical and technical aspects of office administration, to include human resources, budget, acquisition and property management, and other administrative support services, and to perform staff support work in each of these areas.
Learn more about this agency10/29/2024 to 11/08/2024
$41,335 - $66,565 per year
GS 5 - 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Government Charge Card: You may be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
No
Permanent
Full-time - You may be required to work overtime.
Competitive
7
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No
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MW-1544-JAGA-25-12581112-ST
816205500
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
All current or former career/career-conditional federal employees with competitive/reinstatement eligibility; Eligible applicants under: Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); VRA; 30% Disabled Veterans; CTAP/ICTAP within the local commuting area. Special Hiring Authorities include Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA); Former Public Land Corps (PLC) members, Schedule A, Peace Corps and VISTA, Military Spouse, OPM Interchange Change Agreement, etc.
This position is located at James A. Garfield National Historic Site but also serves as an administrative associate for 4 parks within the East Business Management Group. The GS-5 and GS-6 levels will be developmental and have greater supervisory oversight and review. This is a developmental position with promotion potential to GS-7. This position has the same duties and responsibilities as described at the GS-7 level except more specific assistance and guidance will be provided.
Provides accurate and reliable information on the administrative functions of the park. Interacts with managers, supervisors, and staff members on matters related to administrative services by attending meetings and serving on appropriate work teams/groups.
Collects data for the unit's operating budget, consolidates material into an annual unit budget; sets up controls to monitor expenses during the year; and recommends budget adjustments including restructuring budget allocations or work plans to deal with changing situations such as varying costs for equipment parts, or services, and changes in the availability of funds.
Serves as advisor to the unit on procedures for the procurement of goods and services, and within delegated authority purchases supplies, equipment, and services for the unit utilizing a purchase card, or a blanket purchase agreement under micro-purchase authorities.
Serves as the primary timekeeper for the unit. Reviews time and attendance reports for employees and assures reports are correctly entered into Quicktime. Maintains files and training certificates on Quicktime Certifiers and Timekeepers. Responds to and resolves issues involving Quicktime Administration, which may include requests to add/remove employees, name changes and passwords. Advises supervisors and employees concerning questions about pay, hours of duty and leave. Provides technical assistance as needed.
Responsible for the administrative oversight of various administrative processes, which may include processing financial, procurement, property, human resources, and other administrative forms or documents for the unit. Maintains tracking logs, action items, and manages administrative suspense items and transaction records.
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance.
Area Information
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is located in the city of Mentor in northeast Ohio. Mentor (population 50,000) is located about 25 miles east of Cleveland, with access to all the cultural attractions, shopping, educational institutions, and restaurants of this major metropolitan area. Recreational opportunities in or near Mentor include: Headlands Beach State Park on Lake Erie; numerous Lake Metroparks; Cuyahoga Valley National Park; the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame; several major and minor league sports teams; the Cleveland Art Museum; and much more. The area has access to a wide range of housing styles and price ranges, public and private school systems, several nationally renowned colleges, and one of the nation's premier health care systems - all available within a reasonable commuting distance.
James A. Garfield National Historic Site is comprised of the remaining 7.8 acres of what was once a nearly 160-acre farm owned by James Abram Garfield, twentieth President of the United States. Garfield ran his 1880 presidential campaign from the home found here. The site now contains several historic structures, many of which were added after President Garfield's assassination in 1881. The home now contains the Memorial Library added by the President's widow, Lucretia Rudolph Garfield, after her husband's death. This addition is considered the nation's first presidential library. The Site also has a visitor center with museum exhibits about the Garfields and an 18-minutes biographical film on James A. Garfield. The Site hosts numerous special events each year. Annual visitation is normally between 30,000 and 40,000. James A. Garfield National Historic Site is an National Historic Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. 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.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 11/08/2024.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc.
Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments, and required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. You must provide documentation to support your claim for each eligibility selected. Please review the required documentation listed in the eligibilities language to ensure you submit the appropriate information. Note: You will only be marked eligible for those eligibilities that you selected and provided the appropriate supporting documentation. The application process is as follows:
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/816205500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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