administrative officer

These positions are in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, location support staff located in Orono, ME; Burlington, VT; Newport, OR; and Bushland, TX.

In this position, you will work closely with the location's management team to efficiently and effectively carry out all administrative operations.

Duties

• Works closely with the location’s management team to efficiently and effectively carry out all administrative operations.
• Participates as a full business partner with the location’s management team in planning and coordinating the business management activities for the location.
• Provides management advisory services and formulates and implements administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals, and objectives.
• Works closely with location and Research Office management officials to ensure business needs of the customer are achieved.
• Serves as the primary advisor and technical resource to officials on accounting and financial management matters.
• Advises management officials regarding procedures, laws, regulations, and policies dealing with human resources related activities.
• Advises management officials and staff regarding procurement and contracting regulations, procedures, alternatives, and availability of funds.
• Manages and coordinates the occupational safety and health programs.

Requirements