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 individuals for enlistment or induction for all five services into the armed forces. 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

Serve as the primary civilian and military personnel systems manager for employees of the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). Address all visitor and business-related phone calls or walk-ins. Maintain files, records, manuals, handbooks, media, and other related materials. Prepare monthly reports to higher headquarters regarding personnel, operational, and unit information.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a DD 285, Mail Handlers Card.
• Must sign a Confidential Agreement.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a two year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

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)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference 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) Performing customer service duties, 2) Utilizing automated systems to input data and generate reports, AND 3) Producing a variety of documents, forms, and correspondence. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05 or above). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer LiteracyCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Organizational AwarenessSelf-Management 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-5).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address BR-W175AA HARRISBURG MILITARY ENTRANCE DO NOT MAIL Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk