Strategic Administrative Officer — Finance, HR & Policy

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to lead the management of business functions for the assigned location, providing expert guidance on policies and processes to support research programs.

The role involves collaboration with location and Area management to ensure the business needs of the customer are met, and advising on applicable laws and regulations in workforce, budgeting, and HR activities.

Qualifications

• Provides management advisory services and formulates Location administrative management policies, procedures, operations, goals and objectives.
• Works with location and Area management officials to align business needs with location processes.
• Advises on accounting and financial management matters.

Responsibilities

• Advises management on workforce diversity, recruitment, merit promotion, training and HR activities.
• Implements and oversees the Employee Orientation Program and updates content as needed.

Skills

Management advisory

Accounting & financial management

HR policies

Employee orientation

Job description

USDA Agricultural Research Service is seeking an Administrative Officer to lead the management of business functions for the assigned location, providing expert guidance on policies and processes to support research programs.

The role involves collaboration with location and Area management to ensure the business needs of the customer are met, and advising on applicable laws and regulations in workforce, budgeting, and HR activities.