administrative officer

Jaes Program; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to provide leadership in the management of business functions in support of assigned research programs. Location will be determined upon selection.

The role requires oversight of administrative operations, policy implementation, and coordination with management to meet program needs. This position emphasizes accounting, HR-related guidance, and orientation for new staff.

Responsibilities

• Provides advisory services and formulates location administrative policies and objectives.
• Collaborates with location and Area management to align business needs.
• Advises on accounting and financial management matters.
• Advises on workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, training and HR policies.
• Implements and oversees the Employee Orientation Program for new employees.

Job description

These positions are located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The location of these positions will be determined upon selection.
In this position, you will serve as the Administrative Officer for the assigned location providing leadership in the management of business functions in support of assigned research programs.

Duties

• Provides management advisory services and formulates and implements Location 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. Integrates management needs with the general business processes of the location.
• 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 workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, training, and other human resources related activities.
• Implements and oversees the Employee Orientation Program assuring that necessary information is provided to new employees and assuring that appropriate content changes are made.