Please see the following website for full job posting and application link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/547359100?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Open & closing dates

10/07/2019 to 10/21/2019

Salary

$36,139 to $46,977 per year

Summary

This position is located in the Forage Seed and Cereal Research Unit, Corvallis, OR. This position will support research programs conducted by the scientists in USDA-ARS at Corvallis, OR that seek to reduce farm losses due to diseases, pests, and environmental stress will conserving the natural resource base needed for agricultural production.

Responsibilities

  • Uses office automation software packages and equipment to prepare, log, and track correspondence, memoranda, reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
  • Determines supplies needed for the office staff, purchases, and receives and distributes supplies and special order items.
  • Arranges travel for staff, including scheduling transportation, making room reservations, preparing travel authorizations and itineraries, and preparing travel vouchers.
  • Provides administrative support by serving as the timekeeper for staff.
  • Provides planning support and assistance to the research leader for a variety of unit functions (meetings, seminars, engagement, outreach) and backup support for other administrative positions.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

For the GS-05 position:
Applicants must have one at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 grade level in federal service that demonstrates the following: 1) Providing clerical support for an office, such as answering the phone, faxing, copying, filing; 2) Using computer office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and email; 3) Providing customer service to internal and/or external customers.
or
4 years of education above the high school level
or
A combination of experience and education

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.