Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant

ID:

B22ES387MS-007

Location:

Flowood, MS Posted Date:

4/30/2026

Agency:

BLM

Wage/Hr:

$20.00

Hours/Week:

20

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 Bureau of Land Management (BLM). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and other professional skills that support the Bureau of Land Management through the Experienced Services Program (ESP). This position supports the Bureau of Land Management Southeastern States District Office (SSDO). This is an in-office position. Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. This position is currently funded for an estimate of 680 hours. 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.

Duties:

This Administrative Assistant position assists the district office with processing documents for procurement and contracting, entering and processing employee travel, reconciling credit card statements, processing monthly financial reports, processing deposits, and managing employee time reporting and payroll. Additionally, this position provides support for the front desk public contact position. The administrative assistant is also the backup for mail and other office related functions. Budget and Finance

• Practical knowledge of various budget/financial regulations, policies, practices, and procedures in order to monitor and track obligations, review data, consolidate provided information into summaries and/or reports, identify recurring budgetary issues, Specific knowledge of or experience with using automated financial systems 10% Procurement
• Knowledge of standardized administrative and procurement principles, practices, and procedure 25% Application/Database Support
• Ability to use various types of computer programs to maintain and retrieve information from automated applications/data systems 20% Travel
• Knowledge of automated travel systems, in order to properly prepare and complete accurate travel authorizations and vouchers and review travel records to ensure they are processed correctly. 20% Public Contact
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in order to present information in easy to understand formats that increase understanding of Bureau programs, policies, and objectives.

Ability to operate a multi-line telephone system. 25%

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Office Administration

OR HS/GED

Degree Office Administration Experience Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook FBMS, CBS, Concur, Quicktime

Other:

Some software programs require annual/regular recertification and yearly ethic training.

Health and Safety Considerations:

Risk Management training will be completed for all tasks with this position Physical requirements: This is primarily an in-office position which entails sitting or standing to work at a computer station, answering the switchboard, working inside on a daily basis, and walking on flat, dry surfaces. Some lifting and bending is required. Organizing supply closets, and filing systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.