Program Support Assistant (OA)
About The Position
Three positions are located within the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) in Albany, California: one in the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Research Unit, one in the Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit, and one in the Produce Safety & Microbiology Research Unit. The role serves as a personal assistant to the Research Leader (RL) and other staff, coordinating a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks. The position supports program planning, including research project coordination, travel documentation, budget coordination and tracking, agreements, purchasing and procurement of supplies and equipment, and human resources administration. It provides training and advisory services to the Research Leader and professional staff on program administrative procedures and regulatory compliance. The role also assists with the annual Resource Management Plan (ARMPS) process and development and execution of the annual budget, and serves as the unit’s primary administrative business process point of contact.
Requirements
- For GS-06: One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05, including assisting with preparation and tracking of office financial or budget information; reviewing outgoing correspondence for format, grammar, or punctuation; maintaining detailed office records or files; and using a variety of database software packages to enter data into systems.
- For GS-07: One year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06, including program-planning support such as research project coordination, travel documentation, budget coordination or tracking, agreements, procurement, or human resources administration; preparing and tracking financial or budget information; maintaining detailed office records or files; and coordinating all aspects of staff or supervisor travel.
- For GS-07, ability to type 40 words per minute.
- Meet applicable citizenship, Selective Service, background investigation, direct deposit, and E-Verify requirements.
- Serve a one-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate administrative and clerical tasks for the Research Leader and other staff.
- Support program planning, including research project coordination, travel documentation, budget coordination and tracking, agreements, procurement, and human resources administration.
- Provide training and advisory services to the Research Leader and professional staff on administrative procedures and regulatory compliance.
- Assist with the annual Resource Management Plan (ARMPS) process and development and execution of the annual budget.
- Serve as the unit’s primary administrative business process point of contact.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package available to employees and their families; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
