Program Support Assistant

Agricultural Research Service • Dawson, GA

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About The Position

This position is with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The location will be determined upon selection. The Program Support Assistant serves as a personal assistant to the Research Leader and other professional staff, providing secretarial, administrative, and program support so they can focus on the organization’s primary mission. The role serves as the Unit’s primary administrative business-process point of contact and uses online systems to perform various tasks. It also supports program planning, prepares visual and written materials, coordinates manuscript and report processing, and develops administrative processes to meet Unit needs. The position may involve serving on special committees or projects.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
• Pass background investigation and/or fingerprint check, E-Verify employment verification, and continuous vetting record checks.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including 52 weeks at the next lower grade for current federal employees applying for promotion.
• For GS-06: one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05, including preparing or reviewing financial documents, using computer programs to prepare and review written documents, and providing information on policies, procedures, or guidelines.
• For GS-07: one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06, including preparing or tracking financial forms or reports, maintaining detailed office records or files, coordinating all aspects of staff or supervisor travel, and ensuring administrative procedures comply with regulations.
• Type at least 40 words per minute.
• Serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable.

Responsibilities

• Support program planning, including research project coordination, travel documentation, budget coordination and tracking, agreements, purchasing and procurement of supplies and equipment, and human resources administration.
• Serve as the Unit’s primary administrative business-process point of contact.
• Perform tasks using online systems.
• Prepare graphics, photos or slides, tables, and graphs based on statistical data for the Research Leader and professional staff.
• Coordinate processing of manuscripts and reports for public information.
• Edit material for correct structure, clarity, and formatting for scientific journals and other media.
• Develop and implement administrative systems or processes to meet Unit needs.
• May serve on special committees or projects.

Benefits

• Federal employees are required to receive federal payments by direct deposit.
• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package; the employee and family have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• The position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, 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