Administrative Officer – Research Operations

Jaes Program; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA, Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to oversee the administrative functions for a USDA location. The role provides leadership in business operations to support assigned research programs and works closely with location and Area management to align administrative needs with location processes.

The position requires advising officials on accounting, financial management, workforce diversity policies, recruitment, merit promotions, training, and HR-related

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative management for government facilities or location offices.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial management concepts relevant to federal programs.
• Familiarity with workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotions, training and HR policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in managing business functions in support of assigned research programs.
• Formulate and implement location administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals, and objectives.
• Advise officials on accounting and financial management matters.
• Advise on procedures and policies dealing with workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, training, and HR activities.
• Implement and oversee the Employee Orientation Program for new employees.

Job description

USDA, Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to oversee the administrative functions for a USDA location. The role provides leadership in business operations to support assigned research programs and works closely with location and Area management to align administrative needs with location processes.

The position requires advising officials on accounting, financial management, workforce diversity policies, recruitment, merit promotions, training, and HR-related