This position is located with the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA), Sustainable Agricultural Water Research Unit (SAWS) in Davis, CA. The incumbent(s) will provide administrative support to the Sustainable Agricultural Water Research Unit.

Duties

Receives incoming telephone calls and visitors and refers them to the appropriate staff member(s). Prepares travel authorizations, vouchers, and other standard office forms. Uses office automation equipment and software to type, edit, and create a variety of standard documents in accordance with established procedures. Types final, error-free documents, ensuring usage of correct punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and grammar. Reviews and submits scientific publications and agreements based on established processes and procedures. Prepares necessary purchasing paperwork and purchases on an as needed basis. Organizes incoming packages and ensure delivery to the appropriate recipient(s). Assist the specialist with minor information technology (IT) tasks.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Must be in good academic standing as defined by the agency as {define what has been established}
• Complete at least 640 hrs of work experience prior to completion of degree
• Enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying educational institution
• A signed participant agreement is required for employment under Pathways
• Satisfactory Background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of two-year trial period
• 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. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Pathways Program Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be currently enrolled or accepted for enrollment from a qualifying educational institution on a full or half-time basis. Applicants must be seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) and be in good academic standing (GPA of 2.0 or equivalent) throughout the duration of their program. Please see "Required Documents". The duties of the position must be related to either the student's academic or career goals. Along with the requirements outlined above, candidates must also meet the qualification requirements below. GS-03: Education: Completion of 1 academic year of post-high school study. Applicant must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.

Education

You must submit a copy of your college transcripts. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application if it includes your name and the necessary course information; however, if you are selected, you will be required to submit official transcripts prior to entering on duty. Education must have been successfully obtained from an accredited school, college or university. If any education was completed at a foreign institute, you must submit with your application evidence that the institute was appropriately accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education as equivalent to U.S. education standards. There are private organizations that specialize in this evaluation and a fee is normally associated with this service. For a list of private organizations that evaluate education visit NACES website. All transcripts must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 800 Buchanan Street Albany, CA 94710 US
• Name: Melissa Smith
• Phone: 510-559-6312
• Email: [email protected]