Senior Management Advisor (Remote)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Management Advisor (Remote) ID: ARS-ONP-027 Location: Beltsville Program: ARS
Wage/Hr: $82.00 Hours/Week: 24 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 20 year(s) of experience in biological or microbiological sciences, environmental toxicology, and/or managing/directing scientific research programs. OR PhD Degree in environmental toxicology, soil or aquatic biology, soil science, or related.

• Having served as National Program Director/Leader for environmental, soil, or water natural resources.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint

Duties:

Responsible for providing advice and guidance to Office of National Programs and to assigned ARS research projects on per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as Forever Chemicals. Responsible for coordinating ARS PFAS research team efforts with those of other ARS research teams and those from collaborating universities. Also, help coordinate ARS PFAS research efforts across USDA agencies and across the US Government. Participate as a team member in development of the PFAS Research Strategy for ARS. 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.

• Advise, provide guidance, and perform Program Coordination and Communication within ARS, the USDA, and among other federal agencies.    40%
• Advise, provide guidance, and engage in teamwork with Office of National Programs, National Program Leaders on PFAS research planning, coordination, and collaboration.    20%
• Advise and provide guidance on planning and priorities for ARS PFAS research efforts.   20%
• As requested, participate in project reviews and meet via Zoom or Teams with the scientists on their existing and future project plans.   10%
• Advise and provide guidance to top administrative personnel in the various USDA and other agencies on important research questions concerning PFAS.   10%

• Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
• Physical requirements: The work is sedentary and may involve some walking, standing, bending, carrying of papers, etc. 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.