Lead Administrative Officer – Research Programs

Jaes Program; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks an Administrative Officer to lead location administrative management for assigned research programs. The role provides strategic direction in business functions and will coordinate closely with area leadership to align resources with program needs.

The Administrative Officer serves as a key technical resource on accounting, financial management, workforce policies, and employee orientation initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and

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.
• 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

USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) seeks an Administrative Officer to lead location administrative management for assigned research programs. The role provides strategic direction in business functions and will coordinate closely with area leadership to align resources with program needs.

The Administrative Officer serves as a key technical resource on accounting, financial management, workforce policies, and employee orientation initiatives, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and