Program Support Assistant

Agricultural Research Service • Peoria, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

These positions are located in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Midwest Area, National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research located in Peoria, IL. In these positions, you support the research unit by coordinating administrative operations, managing documentation and business processes, maintaining records and correspondence, and providing essential administrative assistance to ensure efficient and compliant program management.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable.
• GS-06 Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-06 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience performing routine program support such as coordinating project or travel documentation, maintaining administrative records, and processing financial, procurement, or agreement actions using established procedures.
• GS-07 Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience independently performing complex program support such as coordinating research projects, reviewing and verifying financial or budget data, preparing travel or procurement actions, and managing research documentation or agreements requiring interpretation of guidelines.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.
• All applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute.

Nice To Haves

• If you are selected for a position with further promotion potential, you will be placed under a career development plan, and may be non-competitively promoted if you successfully complete the requirements and if recommended by management. However, promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.
• This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Candidates 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains calendars, schedules, leave records, and electronic documents.
• Maintains and revises office filing systems.
• Logs, routes, and tracks incoming correspondence.
• Performs project coordination, travel documentation, budget tracking, agreements, procurement, and HR tasks.
• Processes routine administrative transactions (financial, procurement, agreements, property, personnel).
• Maintains tracking logs and administrative suspense items.
• Coordinates research documentation and maintains project files.
• Independently manages calendars, schedules, leave, and electronic communications.
• Manages correspondence control and prepares responses requiring policy interpretation.
• Develops or improves administrative systems and office procedures.
• Prepares and processes travel authorizations and vouchers, provides technical guidance on travel regulations, and ensures regulatory compliance.
• Advises staff on CRIS, research plans, annual reports, manuscripts, agreements, grants, and travel documentation.

Benefits

• A 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.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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