Administrative Officer

Requirements Continued... 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 service. In 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 individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In 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. QUALIFICATIONS: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-05/27/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: managing and coordinating a wide variety of administrative services to enable efficient operation of a business or program office; analyzing work functions and processes and identifying and making recommendations to the parks' leadership team related to program and process improvements; programs, tracks, reconciles and closes out budget and financial plans and operations; develops and implements alternative solutions to administrative matters; in addition, serves as subject matter expert, keeping current on administrative program-related policy and providing Leadership Team with recommendations, related to Human Capital Management, Budget, IT, Concessions, Property and Fleet. 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.

This position serves as the Chief of Administration and Business Management for the South Florida National Parks & Preserve (SOFL) group, reporting to the Senior Executive Service (SES) Superintendent of Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks. The incumbent serves on the park management teams for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks, Biscayne National Park, and Big Cypress National Preserve, and is a member of SOFL Executive Leadership Team (ELT). This position manages a wide-ranging and complex portfolio of administrative and business functions, with oversight responsibility for the parks' policy, personnel, budget and finance, procurement, commercial services, information technology, and property functions. With assistance of a subordinate Deputy Chief of Administration, the position oversees the work of approximately 30 federal employees and an operating budget of roughly $4 million annually. The incumbent is the principal advisor and management consultant to the Superintendents and park management teams for administrative matters and is responsible for guiding decisions toward effective management of the parks' business. The incumbent works closely and regularly with the Superintendents and program managers to administer a combined $32 million in annual operating funds and an additional $40+ million in programmatic authorities and annual revenues among the four park units. The Chief of Administration provides advisory services, financial and business management, human resources administration guidance and general operational support to the four park units.