Office Automation Assistant

• Hiring Agency: Air Force Special Operations Command

The primary purpose of this position is to use multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents to provide miscellaneous clerical support.

Uses varied functions of multiple office automation software to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc. Specific assignments require a varying number and sequence of steps and use of different functions from one assignment to another. Prepares a wide variety of recurring and nonrecurring correspondence, reports, and other documents.

Composes nontechnical correspondence, such as instructions on office procedures, requests for information, and letters of acknowledgment or notification. Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives.

Screens incoming mail and electronic messages to identify what needs to be brought to the attention of the supervisor, referred to appropriate staff, rerouted to other organizations/offices, or handled personally. Receives telephone calls and greets visitors. Ascertains the nature of the calls or visits. Based upon knowledge of the organization and its programs and operations, refers telephone calls and visitors to appropriate staff or office.

Establishes, updates, and maintains office records of various types. Uses a variety of automated systems (e.g., records management, electronic forms, electronic publications library, time and attendance, etc.) and nonautomated to perform various clerical duties.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY:
If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN

EDUCATION:

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

******************** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS
******************** ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.

Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.

The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note:

The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

This position is with Air Force Special Operations Command, Department of the Air Force.

The posted pay range is $40736 – $52957/yr.

This position is eligible for telework.

Applications close on .

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.