Seasonal Administrative Support Assistant (Office Automation)

Full Job Description

NOTE: OPM has identified this position as eligible for an exception to the typical 1039-hour season.

This exception allows up to 1560 hours which may extend the season(s) reflected in this announcement. See the Additional Information section for details.

The typical season for this position is November through May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding.

The anticipated entry on duty is February 2026. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement 02/04/2026 unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute. You must self-certify your ability to type 40 words per minute during the application process.

Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.

-AND- ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 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.

-AND- To be eligible your resume 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" Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is the area within the State of Alaska that extends from Dixon Entrance on the south to Icy Bay on the north.

(See map of local hire geographic area) -ALSO- The following are the competencies identified for this position.

Applicants are not required to address these competencies in a separate document but are encouraged to include in their resumes experience related to these competencies: Ability to type 40 words per minute.

Skill in the operation of computers. Knowledge of Microsoft software programs, including Word, Excel, and Teams.

Knowledge of correspondence procedures, including letters, forms, and reports; include examples. Knowledge of office filing procedures, including handling of confidential information.

Ability to organize office files and records. Ability to manage a variety of tasks with multiple interruptions. Major Duties:

This position is located in Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in the Interpretation Division.

Duties of the position include but are not limited to the following: Maintains office records and filing. Uses computers and appropriate software for data collection, analysis, and collating.

Prepares reports, forms, and tabular material, providing proper spacing, heading, and arrangement for ease of understanding and informational processing.

Receives and distributes incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail for delivery. Scheduling programs for other staff including emailing with teachers and others.

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