Administrative Support Specialist

Administrative Support Specialist ID: NPSIMR-011-001 Location: Denver Program: NPS Wage/Hr: $27.50 Hours/Week: 20 Minimum Age: 55 For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEWSolutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States. NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the National Park Service (NPS). These experienced professionals provide administrative expertise, facilities management, natural and cultural resource planning, and a broad array of other professional skills that support the National Park Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee. PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States. Qualifications: Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in NPS administrative support assistant/specialist OR BA/BS Degree in Business Administration or equivalent with minimum additional experience of 6 year(s) in Federal administrative support assistant/specialist OR Previously completed training in DOI Travel Training Travel - Demonstrated expertise in Department of the Interior (DOI) and National Park Service (NPS) travel policies, with a strong working knowledge of the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and DOI Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Policy. Proven ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with complex federal travel guidelines, including authorization, reimbursement, and documentation requirements. Charge Card - In-depth knowledge of DOI and NPS charge card policies, including proper use, reconciliation, and oversight of government-issued travel cards. Thorough understanding of the GSA SmartPay (Smartcard) Program, with demonstrated ability to enforce policy compliance, monitor usage, prevent misuse, and support audits or reviews. Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat Duties: The enrollee will assist with ensuring compliance with Department of the Interior and NPS travel policies, supporting timely processing and reconciliation activities, enhancing data accuracy and tracking, and providing guidance to staff and supervisors on travel procedures and requirements. Provide critical program support to improve oversight, coordination, and customer service related to travel operations and charge card management across the region 30% Assist with ensuring compliance with Department of the Interior and NPS travel policies, supporting timely processing and reconciliation activities, enhancing data accuracy and tracking, and providing guidance to staff and supervisors on travel procedures and requirements. 30% Help to improve internal controls, reduce processing delays, and strengthen communication with parks and the regional office to ensure employees can meet travel requirements efficiently and in compliance with federal policy 30% Assist in other administrative functions. 10% Other: Overnight travel: One trip anticipated for a week to the Intermountain Regional Office for an operations orientation Air travel anticipated: One trip Physical requirements: This is an office job and all work will occur indoors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.