Administrative Officer: Policy, Finance & HR Lead

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking an Administrative Officer to lead location-level administrative functions in support of research programs. The position's location will be determined upon selection.

The Administrative Officer provides guidance on accounting, financial management, workforce diversity, recruitment, promotion, training, and other HR matters, and oversees the Employee Orientation Program for new staff.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is seeking an Administrative Officer to lead location-level administrative functions in support of research programs. The position's location will be determined upon selection.

The Administrative Officer provides guidance on accounting, financial management, workforce diversity, recruitment, promotion, training, and other HR matters, and oversees the Employee Orientation Program for new staff.