Property and Acquisition Assistant

Agricultural Research Service; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Research Service, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS, seeks a professional to manage all phases of the personal property, vehicle fleet, purchase card, and acquisition programs and to serve as the Location's Point of Contact and Liaison with the Area Office.

This position may also support other management unit locations and will work closely with the Administrative Officer to ensure compliant property management and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and updates the CPAIS - Personal Property system to track, record, and dispose of personal property assets; provides activity reports to the location Administrative Officer

Job description

Open: September 17, 2026 — Closes: September 28, 2026

Summary

This position is located in Agricultural Research Service (ARS), National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), Facilities Engineering Unit in Manhattan, KS. The incumbent is responsible for all phases of the personal property, vehicle fleet, purchase card, and acquisition programs and serves as the Location's Point of Contact (POC) and Liaison with the Area Office. This position may also serve other management unit locations.

Major Duties

Monitors and updates the Corporate Property Automated Information System – Personal Property (CPAIS - PP) to track, record, and dispose of personal property assets; provides activity reports to the location Administrative Officer