Opportunity for Employment – Secretaries

In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and Wits Solutions, ELYON International is recruiting for Secretaries in the State of Mississippi. The ELYON Secretaries will be an integral part of the NRCS Team and provide support for a variety of programs, projects and special tasks.

Duties of this position will include but not be limited to:
· Assisting NRCS staff with program documentation and administration, including but not limited to preparing and processing documents and correspondence, checking documents for accuracy and completeness, gathering information, reconciling payment documents, recording data, establishing and maintaining files, and transmitting information.

• Utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications and small office machines, to include agency specific software such as Pro Tracts, Toolkit and locally developed Excel databases to extract information needed to develop reports related to scheduling, program tracking, and balancing of funds committed and expended.
• Some interaction with the general public in an office setting. Will work directly with conservation partners, program technicians in the Farm Service Agency, and NRCS Area Office personnel to obtain clarification on policy issues. Provides a variety of information to program applicants and participants, such as specific program and eligibility requirements and guidance on completion of required program applications.

Required Skills:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Personable and easy to work with, Skillful in working with the general public
• Knowledgeable and experienced in utilizing a variety of computer hardware and software applications, such as Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledgeable and experienced in operating small office machines, such as calculators, fax machines, and copy machines. Knowledgeable and experienced in general office procedures, such as preparing reports, spreadsheets, and filing

Desired Education:
Associates degree or equivalent desired but not required

Travel:
Frequent regional day trips using a government vehicle may be required to support NRCS programs in various counties.

Security Requirements:
All employees will have to pass background checks. A valid driver’s license and clean DMV record are required.

Benefits:
Hourly wage
11 Paid Federal Holidays
Paid Sick Leave 56 hours Per Calendar Year
Paid Vacation: 80 hours Per Year after 1 year of service
Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance