SECRETARY (OFFICE AUTOMATION)
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Posted: February 26, 2026 (0 days ago)
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U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Base salary range: $41,966 - $54,557
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-6. Bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement or 1 year graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job is for a secretary at a U.S.
Marine Corps air station in Japan, where you'll handle day-to-day office tasks like managing paperwork, scheduling visits and meetings, and coordinating travel while following military protocols.
It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented with experience in administrative support, especially in a structured environment like the military or government.
Note that medical and dental care is very limited in Japan, so it's best for those comfortable with overseas living.
You will serve as a Secretary in the Marine Corps Installations Pacific of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA. ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.
Please see Additional Information section below.*** Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement.
All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.
GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing a variety of clerical, administrative and protocol duties to include office management, travel coordination and community relations facilitation.
GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing clerical, administrative and protocol duties using a variety of office automation tools; and maintaining information and subject matter files and records.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards 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:
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