You will serve as a SECRETARY (OFFICE AUTOMATION) in Code 290 of PSNS and IMF. GS-06: $49,400 - $64,222 GS-07: $54,896 - $71,366

Duties

You will respond to routine and non-technical request for information such as status reports, suspense dates for matters requiring compliance, and similar information readily available from files. You will compile and issue various daily, weekly, monthly and/or quarterly reports, as well as one-of-a-kind reports. You will obtain and provide background information on various subject matter and presents information to supervisors prior to scheduled phone calls, visitors or meetings. You will establish and maintain files primarily for the use of the division including material such as correspondence and reports. You will draft computer generated correspondence (e.g., memos, reports, graphs, indices, statistics) using Microsoft Office applications. You will maintain and control the supervisor's calendars, advising on daily appointments or conferences. You will prepare and submit request for personnel actions on behalf of the office. You will closely review correspondence or other action documents compiled by the staff for completeness, format, adherence to stated office policy and for grammatical correctness prior to presentation to the supervisor for signature. You will arrange for travel, schedules visits and reservations. Creates and reviews travel orders in the Defense Travel System (DTS) and assists in completion of travel claims or travel vouchers.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position may require you to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• You will be required to complete correspondence course within 6 months of starting the position.

Qualifications

This position requires the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Your response to the typing skill question on the Occupational Questionnaire will be used in your qualification determination. GS-07: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing clerical and administrative support such as preparing and disseminating correspondence or memoranda, maintaining and controlling electronic calendars, receiving and screening visitors/phone calls, arranging travel reservations, and maintaining filing systems utilizing office automation to support assigned office(s) in an organization. GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing clerical assistance such as scheduling appointments and reservations, answering phone calls, and filing records or reports using office automation to support assigned office(s) in an organization. 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.

Education

In lieu of general/specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

One full academic year of graduate education (or law school, as specified in qualification standards or individual occupational requirements) in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address PSNS and IMF 1400 Farragut Ave Bremerton, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]