Strategic Administrative Officer – Location Operations

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) position supports location staff in Newport, OR, along with Orono, ME, Burlington, VT, and Bushland, TX, focusing on administrative operations.

You will work with the local management team to coordinate business operations, advise on accounting, HR, procurement, and safety programs, and help meet the location's needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with the location's management to carry out administrative operations.
• Act as a business partner with management to plan and coordinate business activities.
• Provide management advisory services and implement admin policies and goals.
• Collaborate with location and Research Office management to meet customer needs.
• Advise officials on accounting and financial management matters.
• Advise on HR procedures, laws, regulations, and policies.
• Advise on procurement regulations, alternatives, and funding availability.
• Manage and coordinate the occupational safety and health programs.

Job description

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) position supports location staff in Newport, OR, along with Orono, ME, Burlington, VT, and Bushland, TX, focusing on administrative operations.

You will work with the local management team to coordinate business operations, advise on accounting, HR, procurement, and safety programs, and help meet the location's needs.