HR & Administrative Resource Specialist

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS); Ames (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA APHIS in Ames, IA is seeking a GS-7 administrative support specialist to assist managers with staff data, payroll, and recruitment coordination. This full-time position requires organizing information, processing personnel actions, and providing new employee orientation as part of the HR team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and knowledge of federal regulations. The successful candidate will work under APHIS's mission to protect animal and plant health while supporting

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in administrative coordination.
• Experience maintaining staffing statistics and personnel records.
• Familiar with federal HR procedures and Civil Service rules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on staffing and payroll processes.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and review personnel requests.
• Assist with new employee orientation and benefits explanations.
• Respond to inquiries about applications and Civil Service procedures.

Skills

Coordinating administrative processes

Maintaining admin data

Regulatory information research

Administrative procedure improvement

Job description

USDA APHIS in Ames, IA is seeking a GS-7 administrative support specialist to assist managers with staff data, payroll, and recruitment coordination. This full-time position requires organizing information, processing personnel actions, and providing new employee orientation as part of the HR team.

The role emphasizes accuracy, customer service, and knowledge of federal regulations. The successful candidate will work under APHIS's mission to protect animal and plant health while supporting