Administrative Support Technician; Office Automation

About the Position

The Military Entrance Processing Station plays a vital role in maintaining the nation's military might by ensuring that each new member of the Armed Forces—Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force, Space Force & Coast Guard—meets the high mental, moral & medical standards required by the DoD and the military services. Every MEPS represents state of the art in testing, examining & processing applicants for enlistment into the Armed Forces.

This is a permanent position.

• Provide staff with guidance on how to properly operate within office procedures.
• Maintain calendars for staff.
• Maintain a suspense log for all actions in accordance to office procedures.
• Prepare Request for Personnel Actions for submission using automated systems.
• Maintain office files, including personnel files on military and civilian employees, IAW regulatory guidance.
• Serve as timekeeper providing advice to supervisors on time and leave procedures.
• Review documents prepared for Commander's signature ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Screen telephone calls and visitors to refer/direct customers to appropriate staff/office.
• Process mail to include distribution to appropriate staff members and post office.
• Create a variety of reports for submission to higher headquarters using a variety of office software packages.
• Assist newly assigned personnel in processing and completing required forms.
• Communicate with Civilian Personnel Advisory Center (CPAC) to determine status of personnel actions.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires you to possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DD 285 Mail Handler’s Card and pass background screening to qualify for and sustain system passwords and access automated data systems.
• Position is considered a confidential employee (with respect to labor-management relations).