About the Position: The Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) is a relatively small organization with a mission critical to our national defense. Our job is to process applicants for all five services into the armed forces. The job is both challenging & rewarding. For most new military service members, processing through the MEPS is the first real exposure to a military operation. For that reason, we seek customer-oriented employees with a desire to serve their country in a meaningful way.

Duties

Perform timekeeping and related duties using an automated reporting system. Maintain Office Suites Certification. Receive visitors and telephone calls providing information requested or directing to appropriate staff member. Advise staff on travel orders and travel vouchers. Type a variety of correspondence using automated equipment and a variety of software programs. Maintain Commander's calendar and schedules headquarters' leadership, providing reminders of appointments and meetings. Create a variety of presentation material for use in meetings, briefings, training sessions, or for publications. Operate and maintain military and civilian personnel systems. Prepare office files in accordance with current filing order and Army Record Information Management System (ARIMS). Serve as Commander's point of contact for civilian personnel actions and manages civilian recruit/fill requests in accordance with regulations. Monitor and process civilians Defense Performance Management and Appraisal Program.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a DD 285 Mail Handler's Card.
• This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) based on a 5 minute sample with 3 or fewer errors.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Executive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APostal Service/Peace Corps and Other Unique AuthoritiesPriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Utilizing an automated system to prepare such items as calendars, travel orders and vouchers; and (2) Performing administrative support duties for an office such as preparing correspondence and reports, receiving visitors and phone calls and time-keeping duties. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer LiteracySpeakingTeamworkWriting Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address DB-APF-W131AA MEPS NEW YORK FT HAM NY DO NOT MAIL Natick, MA 01760 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]