Job Details

Support Assistant (Remote)
ID:
ARS-ONP-022
Location:
Beltsville
Program:
ARS

Wage/Hr:
$31.00
Hours/Week:
25
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:

HS/GED Degree in No specific area of study required.

• Familiarity with USDA ARS and accompanying data management programs, processes, and community of support for sourcing data to be used in the role.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

Duties:

The work involves supporting the Office of National Programs as outlined in the Duties and Responsibilities. Additionally, the enrollee will process and maintain accurate data and provide general administrative support.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.

• The enrollee will provide travel coordination and administrative support through assistance with international and domestic travel requests, processing country clearances, and supporting the acquisition and renewal of official passports and visas with accurate documentation in required portals. Additional duties include recording and verifying travel costs and registration fees in CATS, preparing travel and conference attendance estimates, and maintaining related documentation. 85%
• The enrollee will process new ATIS requests, maintain accurate portal entries, and deliver general administrative support including coordinating meetings, managing awards, and maintaining training documentation to ensure smooth organizational operations. 15%

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. 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.