A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( LockA locked padlock ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.MENUFind your federal government jobKeywordsLocation or RemoteSearchFire Program Assistant - Direct Hire AuthorityDepartment of the InteriorNational Park ServiceWildland Fire and Aviation ManagementPrintShareSaveSummaryOne position is being filled at Natchez Trace Parkway; duty location Tupelo, MS. For additional questions regarding the duties or location for this position, please contact Doug Sprouse at James_Sprouse@nps.gov.The incumbent provides administrative assistance to the Mississippi River Zone Fire and Aviation Management park group units.Please ensure you read the announcement fully prior to submitting application package.SummaryOne position is being filled at Natchez Trace Parkway; duty location Tupelo, MS. For additional questions regarding the duties or location for this position, please contact Doug Sprouse at James_Sprouse@nps.gov.The incumbent provides administrative assistance to the Mississippi River Zone Fire and Aviation Management park group units.Please ensure you read the announcement fully prior to submitting application package.OverviewOpen & closing dates08/28/2025 to 09/11/2025 Salary$49,960 to - $64,952 per year Pay scale & gradeGS 7Location1 vacancy in the following location:Tupelo, MSRemote jobNo Telework eligibleNo Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-Employer paid and reimbursed relocation expenses are considered taxable income. The NPS does not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Employees should consult professional tax, legal and accounting advisors regarding concerns about the financial implications of a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceCompetitivePromotion potentialNoneJob family (Series) Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceDrug testNo Position sensitivity and riskTrust determination process Financial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number25-NPSFire-12790417-DHA Control number844442100This job is open toClarification from the agencyApplications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen. DIRECT HIRING AUTHORITY will be used to fill this position.VideosDuties
Provides administrative, operational, and technical support functions in support of fire management activities.
Manages budget programming for multiple fund sources contributing to the fire program, understands and interprets interagency and agency policy as well as national and regional financial business rules for appropriate charging of funds.
Fluent in various automated financial systems, processes procurement functions for the branch.
Assists Fire Management Officer in preparation of annual fire budget requests using automated/electronic systems.
Serves as the subject matter expert in emergency incident administrative procedures, providing correct interpretation and application of incident time, travel, procurement, and cost tracking procedures.
Manages Incident Qualification and Certification System database for multiple National Park Service first responders.
Creates and updates qualification records, inputs annual training, instructor, and incident experience.
Manages and tracks current agency medical clearance determinations for qualified employees. Regularly works with local and state cooperators.
RequirementsConditions of employment
U.S. Citizenship required.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
Must be 18 years of age at time of close date of announcement.
Willing to live/work in remote locations (volatile/unpredictable).
If you are a new employee in the Federal government, you will be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.
You will be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
Incumbent will be required to complete training and obtain/maintain a government charge card with travel and/or purchase authority.
Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
QualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the and requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit theCredit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. Your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year - 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 listed to pro-rate the specialized experience. If an applicant's resume is incomplete or does not support the requirements for minimum qualifications or specialized experience a rating of "ineligible" or "not qualified" will be applied and no consideration for employment will be granted.**NOTE -Please limit your resume to no more than 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. You can only submit one resume; Only the resume submitted under the "Resume" "Document Type" will be used to determine your qualifications and for rating purposes.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:For the GS-07 level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent; Examples of specialized experience include: Assisting in the planning and formulating of a budget including preparing budget submissions, annual operating plans, and allocating and transferring funds in accordance with federal fire budget rules; preparing travel authorizations and vouchers for wildland fire incidents, etc., and assisting with making travel arrangements; preparing correspondence, presentations and reports utilizing software packages such as Microsoft Word; coordinating and entering time and attendance for staff following timekeeping procedures utilizing automated payroll systems; tracking and filing documents and correspondence; and ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment for the office; experience with tracking and inputting information in relation to Incident Qualifications and Certification System (IQCS); assisting with dispatching of emergency services resources.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.EducationThere is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.Additional informationThis notice is being issued to recruit personnel to occupations for which a critical hiring need has been identified. To assist in filling these positions, OPM has granted the Department of the Interior "Direct Hire Authority".This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.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.A Recruitment Incentive May Be Authorized for a newly selected employee when appointed to a permanent, temporary, or term position. A Federal employee who is transferring to the National Park Service from another component, bureau or Federal agency and who does not meet the conditions under 5 CFR §575.102 is not eligible for a recruitment incentive.A Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for a Federal employee when the employee must move, as directed by the National Park Service (NPS) either through a management directed reassignment or selection for employment, to a different location at least 50 miles away from the one where his/her position of record held at time of selection is currently located, due to a need of the NPS. A relocation incentive is not the same as a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move and, as such, may be granted in conjunction with one another.Physical Demands: Most work is sedentary, standing and walking will be required for some duties. Assignments may require travel to NPS field areas and other agency coordination centers and offices.Working Environment: Work is performed primarily in an office environment, with some visits to other agency coordination centers and training sessions, as a participant in various meetings, workshops, and training courses. Expand Hide additional informationCandidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .
