Job Details

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) provided pay range: $36.00/hr - $36.00/hr

ID: ARS-PWA-039, Location: Albany, Program: ARS

Wage/Hr: $36.00, Hours/Week: 30, Minimum Age: 55

Job Overview

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and guidance to operational support services and activities such as Budget and Fiscal, Personnel, Procurement/Contracting, Property, Computing Services, Laboratory Services, Facility Management, Warehousing, Grants/Agreements, and Safety/Environmental Health.
• Provides technical advice and assistance on budget development by analyzing and recommending changes related to staffing plans, funding, and equipment.
• Advises on the translation of technical program requirements and the development of preliminary contract specifications, to ensure that adequate documentation, approvals, clearances, justifications, and funds are available as requested.
• Provides advice and guidance on personnel actions.
• Provides advice and guidance on location facility management program which includes coordination and direction of the any R&M programs.
• Analyzes current financial systems for accountability and recommends establishment of effective controls and operational procedures for financial accountability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in performing as an Administrative Officer. OR BA/BS Degree
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, ARIS Systems, Dashboard

Other

• Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies.