Administrative Support Technician (Office Automation)

Administrative Support Technician (Office Automation) The Military Entrance Processing Station plays a vital role in maintaining the nation's military might by ensuring that each new member of the Armed Forces: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard; meets the high mental, moral & medical standards required by the DoD and the military services. This position is a TEMPORARY Not to Exceed (NTE) 6 months position and may be extended in one year increments up to a maximum of three years. Duties Serve as the primary civilian and military personnel systems manager for employees of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Receives all visitors and business-related phone calls to direct to appropriate staff or office. Serve as timekeeper providing advice to supervisors on time and leave procedures. Maintain files, records, manuals, handbooks, media, and other related materials. Process mail to include distribution to appropriate staff members and post office. Prepare monthly reports to higher headquarters regarding personnel, operational, and unit information. Assist newly assigned personnel in in-processing and completing required forms. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a DD 285 Mail Handler's Card and pass background screening to qualify for and sustain system passwords and access automated data systems. This position is considered a confidential employee (with respect to labor-management relations). Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes, 1) Performing customer service duties, such as greeting, screening, and directing customers; 2) Utilizing automated systems to input data and generate reports; AND 3) Performing various clerical duties, such as preparing and transmitting correspondence and/or preparing documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Proficiency Required: This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This position is obligated. An obligated position is one to which an employee has statutory restoration rights based on active military service, compensable injury or disability when fully recovered, return rights based on having served an overseas tour(s), and may also cover employees who have been on extended leave without pay under certain circumstances. During the obligation period, the position may be filled on a temporary or permanent basis. This is a Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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