Administrative Officer

The 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. Major 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 Area 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: 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. 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/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.