Summary Serves as a Secretary (Office Automation) in a commissary store at a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) facility. The primary purpose of this position is Perform secretarial, administrative, general clerical, and typing (office automation) duties and responsibilities. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Responsibilities Maintains a filing system, reviews correspondence for spelling and grammar, receives mail, maintains the store director's appointment calendar and serves as the forms manager. Serves as the personnel liaison between the commissary and Human Resources Service Provider (HRSP) by generating requests, monitoring status and resolving employee personnel actions. Performs in-processing functions for all new hires and reviews in-processing forms for accuracy and completeness. Serves as the payroll liaison between the commissary and the Customer Service Representatives (CSR) to resolve payroll issues. Procures, issues, controls, and disposes of supplies and equipment required for store operations. Maintains the property accounting register relating to supplies and equipment procured for the commissary. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) qualifications for series 0318 and additional requirements by the announcement closing date. Your resume must clearly show that you have one (1) year of experience Performing administrative or clerical duties such as preparing correspondence, maintaining a filing system, and keeping an appointment calendar. Working with personnel and payroll related actions. Completing supply-related duties. (specialized experience) equivalent to at least GS-5. Experience can be under other Federal service pay systems, private sector, or military. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Physical requirements: (1) The work is primarily sedentary with the incumbent normally working at a desk. There is some bending, standing, walking and carrying of light items. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. (2) You must show possession of typing/office automation skills. You may meet this requirement by self-certifying that you can type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample with three or fewer errors. You will attest to your ability to perform these physical requirements in the Questionnaire. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in the position's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). Minimum Qualifications GS-06 (One-Grade Interval- No Education Substitution) Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Nonexempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Obligated Position: No Reemployed Annuitants Considered: No, DoD criteria not met. Work environment: The incumbent typically works indoors in a commissary that is adequately heated, lighted and ventilated. The assignments involve normal everyday risks and discomforts. Standard safety practices are required. Telework eligible: No Remote work eligible: No Education You may not use education to qualify. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, Marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the federal government and is prohibited for use by federal employees even if such use is legal in the state when the federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date require a waiver before starting work. 5 United States Code 3326. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Submitting an incomplete application package, such as missing documents, illegible documents, and/or missing information necessary to determine qualifications and eligibility. A resume reflecting part-time (PT)/full-time (FT) or nothing rather than the number of hours worked per week (e.g., 40, 30, 20, etc.) may be considered incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or questionnaire responses. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume.
