About the Position: This position for U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) is supporting the Pittsburgh, PA Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS). The mission of USMEPCOM and the Pittsburgh MEPS is to process individuals for enlistment or induction into the armed services, based on DoD-approved peacetime and mobilization standards.

Duties

Provides administrative support to the station’s Commander and staff. Receives all visitors and incoming command telephone calls. Acts as the primary civilian and military personnel systems administrator for employees of the MEPS. Serves as the Commander’s Point of Contact on civilian personnel matters, requirements and suspense. Serves as timekeeper for the Defense Civilian Payroll System (DCPS). Maintains Commander’s calendar and schedules headquarters’ leadership key appointments and meetings. Picks up and receives mail from the U.S. Post Office. Screens incoming mail IAW current security requirements.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Must obtain and maintain a DD 285 Mail Handler's Card and pass background screening to qualify for and sustain system passwords and access automated data systems.

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. Current 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-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-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 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience Statement: Specialized experience is defined as work that involves: 1) Performing customer service duties, such as greeting, screening, and/or directing customers; 2) Utilizing automated systems to input data and/or generate reports; AND 3) Performing various clerical duties, such as preparing and/or transmitting correspondence and/or preparing documents. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade (GS-05). 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

NO 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-W18CAA US ARMY MIL ENTRANCE PROCESSING CMD DO NOT MAIL Pittsburgh, PA 15222 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk