Administrative Program Assistant (Oa)
U.S. Army Medical Command•Fort Meade, MD
•Onsite
About The Position
Serves as an Administrative Program Assistant (OA) at FTDTL, providing clerical support and preparation assistance to attorneys and Medical Review Officers (MROs) in Fort Meade, Maryland. The role handles sensitive forensic documents subject to strict chain-of-custody requirements and established procedures. It includes reviewing and proofreading complex legal documents, maintaining electronic and manual filing systems, responding to inquiries about litigation support, and conducting research using computer software.
Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level, including experience with office automation equipment.
- Experience using software and complex file systems to maintain and manage various types of records.
- Experience reviewing and proofreading lengthy, complex legal documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Experience responding to telephone, email, and fax inquiries and ensuring external documentation requests are completed in accordance with applicable rules.
- Ability to type at least 40 words per minute on a five-minute test with no more than three errors.
- Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
- Applicants born male after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- Applicants who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
- A background investigation and successful adjudication of eligibility for a Secret security clearance are required.
- Applicants must qualify under at least one of the listed employment authority categories.
Responsibilities
- Maintain control and safeguard sensitive forensic documents in accordance with strict chain-of-custody requirements and established procedures.
- Perform strict control reviews of internal and external documents.
- Review and proofread lengthy, complex legal documents for completeness and accuracy.
- Maintain documents using complex electronic and manual file systems.
- Respond to telephone, email, and fax inquiries regarding litigation support issues, and refer other external inquiries to appropriate FTDTL departments for timely responses.
- Use appropriate computer software to conduct specialized, comprehensive research.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
