This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Northeast Area in Kearneysville, WV. In this position you will contribute to the design or implementation of efficient and economical programs and procedures with timely, accurate, and reliable performance. You will further administrative processes, facilitate the scientific missions, and contribute to the overall image and effectiveness of the Locations.

Duties

Maintains file and suspense system on all purchases and related correspondence Uses database and/or spreadsheet software to enter, revise, or retrieve data for standard reports. Ensures budget object class codes are appropriately selected and contracts are captured in the financial ledger system. Follows up on delinquent orders, discrepancies, and problems with vendors and follows up on unpaid bills. Coordinates and tracks procurement requests and provides status updates to customers and leadership. Distributes forms and guidance using Agency resources. Coordinates personal property management to include acquisitions, inventory, transfer, sale and disposal. Prepares and processes all new vehicle requisitions and coordinates the disposal/sale of excess vehicles with research units and vehicle operators. Performs office automation duties including software applications such as electronic mail, calendar, spreadsheet, database and/or graphics. Serves as first point of contact and resource for Location Purchase Cardholders and Purchase Card Approving Officials regarding purchasing activities and required documentation.

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: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade to be considered for the next higher grade. GS-6 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-06 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-05 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 preparing and maintaining purchasing documents; performing clerical or administrative duties including answering correspondence by phone or email; and using software packages to edit or review documents. Applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute. GS-7 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-07 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-06 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 maintaining a calendar, scheduling appointments or meetings; preparing forms necessary to initiate purchasing actions; and assisting with office administration tasks including coordinating the budget or maintaining inventory. Applicants must be able to type 40 words per minute. 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 10300 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Tamicka Johnson
• Phone: (703) 259-9323
• Email: [email protected]