Administrative Officer Advisor A (Remote)

Administrative Officer Advisor A (Remote)
ID:
ARS-SEA-032
Location:
New Orleans
Program:
ARS

Wage/Hr:
$52.00
Hours/Week:
20
Minimum Age:
55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remotely.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in agricultural research with the ARS. OR BA/BS Degree in General Studies, preferably a science-based professional degree for best understanding of research projects and agency mission and operation.

• Writing expertise and proficiency at generating well-written justifications and summaries of research and facility work; High-level understanding of Greenhouse and Field Research and Laboratory Research.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Duties:

Provides advice and guidance to operational support services and activities such as but not limited to Budget and Fiscal, Personnel, Procurement/Contracting, Property, Computing Services, Laboratory Services, Facility Management, Warehousing, Grants/Agreements, and Safety/Environmental Health.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• Provides technical advice and assistance on budget development by analyzing and recommending changes related to staffing plans, funding, and equipment. Monitors location agreements and assists with agreement submission and closeout. 30%
• Advises on the translation of technical program requirements and the development of preliminary contract specifications, to ensure that adequate documentation, approvals, clearances, justifications, and funds are available as requested. Assists with development of IAS packages and procurement. 30%
• Provides advice and guidance on location facility management program which includes coordination and direction of the any R&M programs. Assist with development and management of facility work orders and task orders. 20%
• Analyzes current financial systems for accountability and recommends establishment of effective controls and operational procedures for financial accountability. 10%
• Provides advice and guidance on personnel actions. 10%

Other:

• Routine IT security training, General Safety Orientation.
• Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
• Physical requirements: The majority of this work can be conducted via computer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.