Secretary (Office Automation)

Full Job Description

This position is located at a commissary store within the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) system.

The primary purpose is to perform secretarial, administrative, general clerical, and typing (office automation) duties and responsibilities.

The incumbent may also perform personnel and payroll liaison assignments and supply-related duties in support of the store. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0318 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date.

Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-5. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military.

Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Performing administrative or clerical duties such as preparing correspondence, maintaining a filing system, and keeping an appointment calendar.

Working with personnel and payroll related actions. Completing supply-related duties.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Physical requirements: (1) Some bending, standing, walking, and carrying of light items. (2) Typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute required.

You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics).

If you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire Assessment.

This additional online assessment is required and must be completed within 48 hours following the close of this announcement unless you have requested Reasonable Accommodation for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Your results will be kept on record for one year when applying for future jobs that require the same USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Minimum Qualifications GS-06 (One-Grade Interval- No Education Substitution) Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No.

DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No Major Duties:

Maintains a filing system, reviews correspondence for spelling and grammar, receives mail, maintains the store director's appointment calendar and serves as the forms manager.

Serves as the personnel liaison between the commissary and Human Resources Service Provider (HRSP) by generating requests, monitoring status and resolving employee personnel actions.

Performs in-processing functions for all new hires and reviews in-processing forms for accuracy and completeness.

Serves as the payroll liaison between the commissary and the Customer Service Representatives (CSR) to resolve payroll issues.

Procures, issues, controls, and disposes of supplies and equipment required for store operations.

Maintains the property accounting register relating to supplies and equipment procured for the commissary Read the entire job announcement.

Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position.

This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire.

We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career.