Secretary (Office Automation)

Air Combat Command • Creech AFB, NV

3d

About The Position

The Secretary (Office Automation) serves as the principal office assistant, performing administrative and clerical duties in support of the organization and office. The position also performs office automation work, including word processing, to support administrative and clerical functions.

The role prepares recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents, and reviews and finalizes documents prepared by others. It processes incoming and outgoing correspondence and materials; receives calls and greets visitors; maintains the supervisor’s calendar; and coordinates and schedules meetings and conferences. The secretary uses advanced word-processing functions to create, format, modify, edit, and print a variety of textual documents.

Applicants must meet specialized experience requirements, including at least one year of experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 level or equivalent in another pay system.
• Experience providing office-automation support using multiple automated programs and software, such as word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and graphics.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and document formatting.
• Qualified typist; typing skill is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Merit-promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-05 is required for the GS-06 level.
• Must complete the initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s).
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on appointment type.

Responsibilities

• Prepare recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents; review and finalize documents prepared by others.
• Review and process incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives.
• Receive telephone calls, greet visitors, and determine the nature of calls or visits.
• Maintain the supervisor’s calendar and coordinate and schedule meetings and conferences.
• Perform administrative and clerical work in support of the office or organization.
• Use word-processing software to create, format, modify, edit, and print letters, reports, memos, and other textual documents.
• Establish and monitor suspense dates, maintain files and records, and locate and assemble information for reports.
• Make and prepare travel arrangements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and offerings depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed