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Program Support Assistant

Agricultural Research Service · Department of Agriculture

📍 Multiple Locations 💰 $45409 – $65599/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Agricultural Research Service
Department: Department of Agriculture
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $45409 – $65599/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Other
Date Posted: 2026-10-29
Application Deadline: 2026-11-12

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Job Summary

This position is located within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS). The location of this position will be determined upon selection. In this position, you will serve as a personal assistant to the Research Leader and other professional staff providing various secretarial, administrative, and program support duties, allowing them to focus on the organization's primary mission.

USDA employees: Please refer to the Next Steps section.

Key Responsibilities

Participates in program planning support work such as research project coordination, travel documentation, budget coordination/tracking, agreements, and purchasing/procurement of supplies and equipment, and human resources administration.

Requirements & Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.

Contact

Nelly.Wilson@usda.gov · (703) 259-9360

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Agricultural Research Service, Department of Agriculture.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $45409 – $65599/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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