Program Support Assistant (OA)

Agricultural Research Service • Byron, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Southeast Area, in Byron, Georgia. The Program Support Assistant serves as a personal assistant to the Research Leader and other professional staff, coordinating administrative and clerical work that supports administration of the Management Unit. The role provides procedural guidance, coordinates office priorities and commitments, supports compliance with administrative regulations, and resolves issues across a range of administrative functions.

Requirements

• For GS-06: One year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent, including applying guidelines for program and administrative processes; assisting with development and execution of an annual budget, such as financial plans, reports, or tracking; and providing customer service to visitors and staff.
• For GS-07: One year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent, including applying guidelines for program and administrative processes; assisting with development and execution of an annual budget, including developing financial plans, monitoring spending, preparing reports, or tracking; providing customer service to visitors and staff; operating a personal computer, printers, scanners, word-processing, spreadsheet, or presentation software; and coordinating all aspects of staff or supervisor travel.
• Type at least 40 words per minute.
• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Pass the required background investigation and/or fingerprint check and E-Verify employment verification.
• Use direct deposit for federal payments.
• Serve a one-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and procedural advice to management and staff on administrative processes.
• Plan and organize office work by coordinating priorities and commitments, serving as a liaison, preparing background materials, and anticipating information requests.
• Provide training and advisory services to the Research Leader and professional staff on program administrative procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare, maintain, and transmit Time and Attendance reports.
• Prepare domestic and foreign travel requests and vouchers for office staff.
• Resolve problems involving budget and accounting, agreements, travel, human resources, files management, correspondence preparation and control, time and attendance, office automation systems, and purchasing and procurement.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are available; specific benefits depend on the position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized at the hiring official’s discretion.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available, subject to agency policy and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed