Administrative Officer

Summary

The position manages complex administrative and business operations, serving as the principal advisor to leadership on administrative issues. It requires troubleshooting diverse, unusual situations and directing critical planning activities. The role coordinates complex tasks and projects, guiding management and staff to ensure effective oversight of the organization’s business operations.

Major Duties

• Direct and oversee all administrative and business operations for a large, complex park or program, serving as the principal advisor to the Park/Program Manager and leadership team on budgeting, financial management, human resources, acquisition, property, and administrative services.
• Lead the development, analysis, and implementation of organization‑wide plans, policies, internal controls, and operating procedures, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and evolving program needs.
• Manage budget formulation, execution, and monitoring across diverse funding sources, providing authoritative guidance on financial strategy, account structures, reallocations, and internal controls to prevent waste, fraud, and misuse of government resources.
• Supervise a multidisciplinary administrative staff, assigning work, providing technical direction, evaluating performance, coordinating training, and ensuring equitable, safe, and effective operations across all administrative functions.
• Oversee key administrative programs including payroll/timekeeping, invoice/payment processing, agreements, procurement and property management, travel services, and information management, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient service delivery.
• Conduct organizational studies and assessments to identify operational issues, develop solutions, improve business processes, and enhance integration of administrative functions into mission‑critical park/program operations.

Location: Incumbent can either be located at Fruita, CO or Dinosaur, CO and will be expected to travel to the other location.