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Posted: January 26, 2026 (4 days ago)

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ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$40,736 - $52,957

per year

Closes

January 30, 2026

GS-4 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372

Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level administrative role in the Navy Recruiting Command involves handling everyday office tasks like managing documents, tracking deadlines, and using basic computer tools to support recruiting operations in New Orleans.

It suits organized individuals with some office experience who enjoy detail-oriented work and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.

No advanced degrees are needed, just practical skills from previous jobs or volunteer roles.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04 level, including operating office equipment like copiers, computers, and fax machines
  • Proficiency in creating, editing, and sending emails, reports, presentations, and other documents
  • Experience developing spreadsheets and maintaining databases or tracking systems for data accuracy
  • Ability to review and proofread documents for formatting, spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors
  • Skills in monitoring administrative actions, such as personnel items, to meet deadlines
  • Capability to obtain and process electronic documents using computers, fax, and scanners
  • Ability to analyze office systems or processes and recommend improvements

Full Job Description

You will serve as a Administrative Support Assistant in the Navy Recruiting Command of NAV RECRUITING DISTRICT NEW ORLEANS.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Operating office equipment such as copiers, personal computers and fax machines to create, edit, receive and send emails and other correspondence, reports, presentations, and various supporting documents; 2) Developing spreadsheets, maintaining various databases and tracking systems to ensure data correctness and completion; 3) Reviewing documents for proper formatting and accuracy in spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will monitor administrative action items (e.g., personnel actions) to ensure completion prior to suspense or due date.
  • You will obtain documents and messages electronically using personal computer, fax machines, and scanners to support the administrative procedures.
  • You will proofread reports, documents or correspondence to correct format, spelling, or grammatical errors.
  • You will analyze and recommend improvements to office systems or processes.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12869227-26-KGC