Job Details

Administrative Advisor 2 (Remote)
ID:
ARS-AFM-FMAD-008
Location:
Beltsville
Program:
ARS

Wage/Hr:
$48.00
Hours/Week:
24
Minimum Age:
55

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).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled. NOTE: This position has the option to work remotely.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in federal government administrative role. OR HS/GED Degree

• N/A
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Duties:

The EWP enrollee would serve as administrative advisor to HQ and Area leadership and Area locations management on administrative topics including financial management, agreements, budget, fiscal services, and others. Enrollee would assist in training Grants Management Specialists, Budget Analysts, and other administrative positions as needed. Enrollee would advise leadership on federal policies, regulations and procedures and provide guidance and support on agreement and budget authorities, processes and systems to include system enhancements, policy updates, standard operating procedures, process improvements, and support with compliance of executive orders.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• Serves as administrative advisor to HQ and Area leadership and Area locations management on a variety of administrative subject areas. 30%
• Assist in training Grants Management Specialists, Budget Analysts, and other administrative positions. 25%
• Provides guidance and support on agreement and budget authorities, processes and systems. 15%
• Assist with system enhancements, policy updates, standard operating procedures, process improvements. 15%
• Support with compliance of executive orders. 15%

Other:

• Air travel anticipated: 2 times per year, 7 days in duration each.
• Rental cars: 2 times per year, 7 days in duration each.
• Physical requirements: The ability to sit for extended periods, use hands and fingers for office equipment, reach with hands and arms, stand and walk intermittently, lift up to 10-25 pounds, and have clear vision and normal hearing to operate computers and understand communication. 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. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.