Secretary (Office Automation) at Natick

JOB SUMMARY:

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:

The US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center(NSRDEC) is a Customer-Driven, Customer-Focused organization, and is internationally known as a preeminent provider of research, development, engineering and integration services in the areas of soldier and squad protection and systems integration, military rations and field feeding equipment, military parachuting and airdrop systems, and expeditionary basing. Through our research in areas such as materials sciences, biochemistry, human performance and human sciences; technology development and integration; and systems engineering, product development and support the NSRDEC plays a vital role in maximizing the effectiveness of Americas military. Help shape our future to become the Leader in Empowering the Worlds Most Capable Soldiers.

We are conveniently located on the shores of Lake Cochituate, in Natick, MA, (a suburb of Boston, near Routes 9, 90, 95 and 495). Parking is free and access to site facilities is available to include an on-site federal credit union, recreational facilities (swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts), barbershop, dining facility, and post-exchange store. Additional information on the town of Natick, MA can be found at: http://natickma.virtualtownhall.net/Public_Documents/index

Who May Apply:

Current Army Employees (with Competitive Status) within the Local Commuting Area

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Typist - 40 Words Per Minute (WPM)
• Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized
• A secret clearance must be able to be obtained and maintained
• See other Requirements Below

DUTIES:Back to top

This position is located in the Warfighter Directorate (WD) of Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC). As the primary administrative support position for the organization, you will provide critical support to the flow of a wide range of actions supporting the Warfighter Director. Specifically, you will:

Receive visitors and screen telephone calls

Arrange conferences and meetings

Review incoming correspondence and refer appropriately

Make travel arrangements

Maintain files

Use automated software to prepare a variety of correspondence

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Experience required: To qualify based on your work experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: applying office administrative practices and procedures for managing correspondence; responding to requests for information; preparing reports; coordinating travel orders; keeping a supervisors calendar; answering office calls and greeting visitors; distributing mail and correspondence; proofreading and editing correspondence and documents for correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and format; and entering time and attendance data. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

Qualified Typist Required - 40 WPM

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:

• KNOWLEDGE OF AUTOMATED SOFTWARE
• KNOWLEDGE OF ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS
• SKILL IN OFFICE MANAGEMENT
• SKILL IN TIME MANAGEMENT
• KNOWLEDGE OF CORRESPONDENCE MATTERS

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).

 

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

 

Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
• A secret clearance must be able to be obtained and maintained.
• Qualified Typist Required - 40 WPM

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

 

Country: USA, State: Massachusetts, City: Natick, Company: U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command.