Test Coordinator (Office Automation)

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command•Mechanicsburg, PA

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About The Position

Serves as a Testing Coordinator in a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), ensuring applicant test scores are valid and processed promptly in accordance with Department of Defense and U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command policies and procedures for the DoD Military Personnel Testing Program. This is a permanent position. The coordinator works with schools and educational programs to support student testing, advises on applicant test eligibility, and assists school officials and recruiters. The position also reports ASVAB results to high schools for career planning, distributes test scheduling materials, maintains school information in the command database, compiles data for technical papers, and maintains office files and sensitive materials. The role requires shift work to cover evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations; frequent local travel and occasional TDY travel (approximately 15%); and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. A valid state driver's license must be possessed or obtained and maintained. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, and a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

For GS-06 qualification, one year of specialized experience coordinating student testing with area schools and administrators, compiling testing data using spreadsheets and databases, entering test results into data systems to generate reports, and conducting inventory of testing materials and applicant packages; or the stated qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
For GS-07 qualification, at least one year of specialized experience scheduling events with multiple organizations, promoting products and events to improve participation, conducting periodic inventories and ordering materials or supplies, conducting pre-test and post-test briefings, and compiling data into multiple automated databases or systems; or the stated qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
Type 40 words per minute on a five-minute sample with three or fewer errors.
Applicants who held a GS position within the prior 52 weeks must meet the 52-week time-in-grade requirement at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-06).
Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license from one of the 50 states or U.S. possessions to operate vehicles.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with schools or educational programs to sustain participation in student testing programs.
Interpret and provide guidance on policies related to applicant test eligibility.
Provide support to school officials and recruiters regarding student testing.
Report ASVAB test results to high schools to facilitate individual and school career planning.
Ensure test scheduling materials are sent to schools in accordance with regulations.
Maintain the command database of school information.
Compile data to draft technical papers.
Maintain office files and handle sensitive material.