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Secretary (OA)

US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
Manhattan, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 7/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
Duties

Summary

This position is located in the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), USDA, located in Manhattan, Kansas, The position is located in the NBAF Director's office and you will serve as a personal assistant to the NBAF Director. You will coordinate work with Research units, the Area Director's office, other ARS Research Centers and the Office of National Programs (ONP).

Requirements

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.

Specialized Experience: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-07 which is directly related to the work of this position, and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is: Performing secretarial and administrative support functions including coordinating meetings or conferences. Arranging travel for an office. Composing or managing correspondence for an office and ensuring conformance to policies and procedures. Receiving or directing phone calls or visitors for an office. In addition to meeting experience requirements, applicants must be able to type at least 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. Other Conditions: This position supports and/or assists the research that is being conducted by USDAARS scientists and is considered to be sensitive as the duties require protection of private, controlled unclassified, or proprietary information with a moderate impact degree. The incumbent is classified as a "confidential employee."

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