This position is located within the Edward T. Schafer Agricultural Research Center for USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Fargo, ND. In this position, you will work closely with the location's management team to efficiently and effectively carry out all administrative operations and provide leadership in the management of business functions in support of research programs.

Duties

Participates as a full business partner with the location’s management team in planning and coordinating the business management activities for the location. Serves as the primary advisor and technical resource to officials on accounting and financial management matters. Keeps employees informed of human resources rules, policies, regulations, and procedures. Advises management officials and staff regarding procurement and contracting regulations, procedures, alternatives, and availability of funds. Provides information regarding safety, health, and environmental standards and program elements to employees and management officials. Oversees the implementation of facility and real property management and general services functions. Manages and leads the planning and execution of the Annual Resource Management Plan (ARMP) for the location. Develops preliminary contract specifications ensuring adequate documentation, statement of work approvals, clearances, justification, and funds before forwarding to management.

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-12 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-12 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-11 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 coordinating administrative procedures related to human resources or budgets; managing contracting or procurement actions; preparing financial or budgetary reports; reviewing requests for personnel actions; and planning and coordinating business management activities for an organization. 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 2150 Centre Avenue Building D, Suite 300 Fort Collins, CO 80526 US
• Name: Robert Green
• Phone: (703) 259-9392
• Email: [email protected]