Program Support Assistant (OA)

These three (3) positions are located within the USDA, Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Western Regional Research Center (WRRC) in Albany, CA. One position in the Invasive Species and Pollinator Health Research Unit, one position in Foodborne Toxin Detection and Prevention Research Unit, and one in Produce Safety & Microbiology Research Unit. You will serve as a personal assistant to the Research Leader (RL) and others, coordinating a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks.

Participates in program planning support work such as research project coordination, travel documentation, budget coordination/tracking, agreements, and purchasing/procurement of supplies and equipment, and human resources administration.

Provides training and advisory services to the Research Leader (RL) and professional staff in all program administrative procedures ensuring compliance with regulations.

Participates in the annual Resource Management Plan (ARMPS) process by assisting in developing and executing the annual budget.

Serves as the primary administrative business process point of contact for the unit.

You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period unless previous federal service is creditable. During this time your employment will be evaluated, and we may consider: your performance and conduct, the needs and interests of the agency, whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government, and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.