Program Support Assistant Jobs

Duties

Summary

This position is located with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Pacific West Area (PWA), Horticultural Crops Production & Genetic Improvement Research Uni in Corvallis, Oregon. In this position, you will be responsible for various secretarial/administrative and program support duties that are essential to the smooth operation of the research program.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled and which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. GS-06: The qualification requirements for this position at the GS-06 grade level includes one-year specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level, or its non-Federal equivalent assisting with preparing or tracking financial documents; maintaining detailed records for an office environment; and answering phone calls or assisting visitors. GS-07: The qualification requirements for this position at the GS-07 grade level includes one-year specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level, or its non-Federal equivalent serving as an administrative office primary point of contact; reviewing financial documents for accuracy; maintaining detailed records or files for an office environment; and participating in program planning support work such as project coordination, travel, budget, or procurement of supplies and equipment. MUST BE ABLE TO TYPE 40 WORDS PER MINUTE
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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