Administrative Support Technician (Office Automation)

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About the Position: 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.

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. Major 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.