Program Support Assistant 3 (Onsite)

National Experienced Workforce Solutions

Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania
POSTED
30+ days ago
Program Support Assistant 3 (Onsite)
ID:ARS-NEA-050Location:WyndmoorProgram:ARS
Wage/Hr:$33.00Hours/Week:20Minimum 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 20 year(s) of experience in administrative duties. OR BA/BS Degree

  • Extensive experience working in administration, finance, and property management duties at the USDA, ARS, NEA, ERRC, Wyndmoor, PA.
  • Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel
  • AutoCAD
Duties:

The work performed is administrative assistance, as well as technical procedural advice in support of the Center Director Office and research program administration by identifying and analyzing issues and taking or recommending action using established guidelines. Serves as point-of-contact for questions, information and problem resolution in the areas of file management, purchasing/procurement, correspondence preparation and control, and office automation systems. 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.

  • Supports property management including excess and screening processes.   50%
  • Maintains record keeping and excess property forms.   30%
  • Provides administrative assistance with various business processes, which may include duties such as ARIS and providing guidance on purchasing procedures and systems.   20%

Other:
  • Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
  • Health and Safety Considerations: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify training requirements and provide training to the enrollee on their first day in the workplace.
  • Required Safety Gear: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.
  • Physical requirements: Ability to work with computer equipment for long periods of time. 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.

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