This position is in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Southeast Area (SEA), Field Location, Southern Regional Research Center, Office of the Director located in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this position you will work closely with the location's management team to efficiently and effectively carry out all administrative operations including review and oversight of budget, human resources, agreements, purchasing, outreach activities, reports, project reviews, contracting, etc.

Duties

Assists the Center Director/Administrative Officer in providing advisory service through the formulation and implementation of administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals and objectives. Identifies possible problems and anticipated changes in methods or requirements and develops a set of alternative courses. Advises the Center Director/Administrative Officer and management officials of the potential consequences of each proposed solution and provides reports and recommendations to assist in making decisions. Reviews agreements to ensure financial plans are established, billings are prepared, and collection made. Provides technical and analytical support to the location management team to develop and execute the Annual Resource Management Plan (ARMP) for the location. Keeps employees informed of human resources rules, policies, regulations and procedures whenever needed. Reviews requests for personnel actions and provides advice and recommendations to management officials on propriety, relative needs and special problems which may be encountered in processing such requests.

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.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• 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 time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. GS-09 Specialized Experience: 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-09 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 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 assisting with administrative and clerical programs to evaluate their effectiveness in achieving objectives; providing program support for travel, budget, or procurement of supplies and equipment; and advising on human resources laws, rules, or procedures. OR Education: Successful completion of a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. Related degrees may include Business, Business Management, or Human Resource Management. OR A combination of education and specialized experience as described above. GS-11 Specialized Experience: 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-11 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-09 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 formulating administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals or objectives; developing program performance measures and cost accounting for support services; and advising management on human resources personnel actions. OR Education: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. Related degrees may include Business, Business Management, or Human Resource Management. OR A combination of education and specialized experience as described above. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 141 Experimental Station Road Stoneville, MS 38776 US
• Name: Jared Foret
• Phone: 7032599390
• Email: [email protected]