Student Trainee (Office Automation Clerk)

Air Force Global Strike Command • Kirtland AFB, NM

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a student trainee in the Pathways Internship program with on-the-job training and guidance. The student trainee uses a variety of basic recurring word processing software functions and procedures to produce a variety of documents and to perform miscellaneous clerical support.

Requirements

• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying accredited institution
• Must sign a Participant Agreement
• U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
• Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws
• Must be registered for Selective Service
• Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in an approved program
• Pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree (Junior/Senior only), Graduate or Professional Degree
• Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate)
• Have a good academic standing (no less than 2.95 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale)
• Meet the qualification standards of the position
• Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if Permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM

Nice To Haves

• This is not a developmental opportunity, this position may be filled at the GS-03 grade level depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements.
• The individual selected for this position may be considered for promotion to a higher grade without further competition upon meeting all legal and regulatory/program requirements.
• Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act
• U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Uses basic functions of office automation word processing software and electronic mail to create, copy, edit, and print a variety of standardized documents.
• Prepares a variety of standardized documents from rough draft and/or oral instructions.
• Composes clear, specific responses to routine inquiries.
• Processes incoming mail.
• Routes and distributes mail to appropriate individuals.
• Opens and reads mail that is undesignated and determines proper routing by subject matter.
• Receives and directs telephone calls or visitors.
• Based on general knowledge of the organization, returns telephone callers and visitors to appropriate staff or office.
• Prepares and maintains office records of various types.
• Maintains established office files and records.
• Receives materials, arranges in specified order, and places in files under file headings.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree