Secretary (Office Automation)

U.S. Department of Defense; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a Secretary (Office Automation) to perform secretarial, administrative, general clerical, and typing duties. The role involves filing, correspondence, calendar management, and routine office support.

Candidates must meet citizenship requirements, comply with Selective Service rules, undergo background investigations, and be eligible for a security clearance. Office is primarily sedentary.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national and provide proof of citizenship if selected.
• Meet minimum age requirements.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify.
• Appointment subject to a favourable suitability or fitness outcome based on a background investigation; fingerprinting for new federal employees.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• Probationary/trial period may apply.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Work is primarily sedentary; some bending, standing, walking, and carrying light items.
• Indoors in a commissary-like environment; standard safety practices apply.

Job description

The primary purpose of the Secretary (Office Automation) is to perform secretarial, administrative, general clerical, and typing (office automation) duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national. Applicants with a Permanent Resident Card are authorized to live and work in the U.S. but are not eligible for employment in positions requiring U.S. citizenship. If selected, proof of citizenship is required.
• Meet minimum age requirement. See the Additional Information.
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Appointment is subject to successful verification of identity and employment eligibility through E-Verify. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, at https://www.e-verify.gov/.
• Appointment is subject to a favourable suitability or fitness outcome, as determined by a completed background investigation. New federal employees will be fingerprinted.
• Be able to obtain and maintain clearance eligibility based on the appropriate background investigation.
• May be subject to a probationary/trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Work is primarly 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.
• The inclumbent typically works indoors in a commissary that is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. The assignments involve normal everday risks and discomforts. Standard safety practices are required.