Project Administrative Assistant (GS3557-MD-001)

ID:

GS3557-MD-001

Location:

Catonsville, MD Posted Date:

9/22/2026

Agency:

USGS

Wage/Hr:

$28.00

Hours/Week:

20 hrs per week/ Estimated 1040 total hours

Minimum Age:

55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, technical, and professional support to the U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Geological Survey through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an "at-will" relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE

An "Enrollee" is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An "Enrollee" is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Local Applicants Only.

Duties:

Provide comprehensive administrative support services for a 100-person office as part of a larger administrative team. The enrollee will work directly with the Center Administrative Officer to support daily operations, ensure continuity of administrative functions, and provide backup support to other administrative personnel as needed. Deliverables may include, but are not limited to:

• Completed travel documents and reimbursement requests
• Maintained administrative records and reports
• Updated inventory and property accountability documentation
• Budget and timekeeping support records
• Conference room schedules and event coordination support
• Office supply and procurement tracking records
• Front desk and customer service support activities
  Administrative Operations Support 60%
  Credit Card Management Support 20%
  Office and Facilities Support 20%
  

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Office administration OR AA Degree in Business, administration, accounting or related field

Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat

Other:

Physical requirements: This work will require typical office work, sedentary in nature, and use of a computer and telecommunications devices. Communicating during meetings with one or more people is required. Producing digital documents is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.