JOB SUMMARY: This position is located within the Plant Science Research Unit for USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Raleigh, NC. In this position, you will serve as a personal assistant to the Research Leader (RL) and other professional staff, coordinating a wide variety of administrative and clerical tasks essential to the program administration of the Research Unit. MAJOR DUTIES: Participates in program planning support work (e.g. research project coordination, travel documentation, budget coordination/tracking, agreements, purchasing/procurement of supplies and equipment, and human resources administration). IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.