Program Support Assistant Position Available In Dauphin, Pennsylvania

Program Support Assistant Capital

RC&D 359 E

Park Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Support Assistant for the Pennsylvania State Office of U.S. Dept of Agriculture_ Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS). Tracks the status of assigned programs through reports and communications with staff, reviews request and verifies documents to ensure complete information is provided and all data is added to the files or is properly matched for approval by the supervisor. Examines files to ensure information on each document is complete and corrects obvious errors as needed. Enters data into agency-specific software programs and prepares reports. Specific program assignments are received from the supervisor or members of the assigned team. Analyzes potential problems with directed course of action and takes remedial actions. Recommends changes in procedure when necessary to prevent recurrence of similar problems that may delay obtaining desired outcomes of the program issue being evaluated. Drafts and finalizes internal NRCS communications related to the assigned program and drafts documents related to status, implementation, modifications, and potential changes in program outcomes. Maintains relevant documentation and ensures supervisor and involved parties are kept current on program developments. Assists staff with planning workload by developing draft documents and entering data into agency software tools. Provides information to coworkers and other requesting staff, including, previously compiled reports, and other important data to the assignment. Works to ensure necessary information is available in a timely manner by responding to questions involving established policy or routine matters. Drafts and/or edits explanatory or instructional bulletins and procedures, correspondence, news releases and announcements being prepared in the office based upon knowledge of NRCS activities and policies. Responsible for clarity, grammar, and procedural correctness of all submitted documents. Implements targeted outreach and marketing efforts through mass mailings; works with NRCS Public Affairs Specialist to develop needed brochures and other outreach information; and develop visual displays for local meetings, conferences, etc. Assists with outreach events to promote NRCS programs, opportunities, and assistance. Receives requests for statistical or informative material regarding NRCS programs, advises staff of need for information. Assists with the presentation of progress reports, completed projects, and future workload needs of the assigned program(s).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Harrisburg, PA 17111 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Harrisburg, PA 17111: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person