Secretary (OA) (Surgical Service)
Veterans Health Administration
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Posted: February 11, 2026 (1 day ago)
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SECRETARY (OA)
Commander, Navy Installations Command
Department of the Navy
GS-6 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for an administrative secretary in a Navy command office in California, where you'll handle emails, manage schedules, prepare documents, and support meetings for senior staff.
It's ideal for someone organized and detail-oriented with strong communication skills who enjoys coordinating behind-the-scenes office tasks in a military environment.
No advanced degree is needed, but you'll need at least a year of similar experience.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 level in reviewing correspondence, managing files, and using office software
- Proficiency in office automation tools like Microsoft Outlook for scheduling and calendars
- Strong skills in preparing documents such as reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence
- Ability to review outgoing materials for grammar, formatting, and accuracy
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Capacity to build and maintain effective relationships with diverse people
- Experience coordinating itineraries and protocols for meetings with officials
Full Job Description
You will serve as a Secretary (OA) in the Command Administration of NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY MONTEREY.
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.
1. ability to review outgoing correspondence for grammatical accuracy and proper formatting, and to establish and maintain office files and records systems; 2.
skilled in using office automation software to prepare a variety of documents, such as correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets. 3.
articulate in both oral and written communication and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
NOTE: This experience must be fully demonstrated in your resume to be considered for this position.
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 review incoming email, mail or correspondence for action or information.
- You will maintain an office staff calendar in Microsoft Outlook or similar programs to schedule meetings or conferences.
- You will coordinate itineraries using protocol to ensure individuals are in place to meet with senior management or officials.
- You will prepare meeting agendas to ensure all attendees are properly informed.
- You will office automation software to prepare a variety of documents, such as correspondence, reports, and spreadsheets.
- You will review outgoing correspondence for grammatical accuracy and proper formatting, and to establish and maintain office files and records systems.
- You will articulate in both oral and written communication and able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals.
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