OFFICE AUTOMATION ASSISTANT Job in Guam, GU

Vacancy No. JRM-25-175 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $40,000.00 to $54,000.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/5/2025 Close Date 5/10/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Guam, GU


Summary

This position is located at the Fleet and Family Support Center, Naval Base Guam. The mission of Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Warfighter & Family Readiness (WFR) is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

Provides support through a wide array of assignments to include general front office administrative services in direct support of all programs that fall under the Fleet and Family Support Centers (FFSC). Maintains the necessary documents, records, files and referral information, and similar program work. Provides information to clients about the program services, requirements, and procedures. Provides referral information on community resources to clients. Assists clients in the use of office equipment and take responsibility to handle maintenance of equipment. Receives visitors and telephone calls to the office. Screens intake calls appropriately (does not conduct intake), schedules routine appointments for clients and conveys information to clients. Receives/manages requests for appointments with the supervisor/program site manager. The employee uses the full range of functions, including advanced processes of one or more word processing software and/or desktop publishing applications to produce a variety of documents. Uses multiple function office equipment and automated software to produce a wide- range of documents, reports, spreadsheets, briefs and tables. Maintains referral directories, information of community resources, and similar office work pertaining to programs of the FFSP. Reviews, revises, and maintains FFSP local standard operating procedures (SOPs) for grammar, punctuation, and administrative content. Establishes and maintains subject matter files and records that relate to the programs of the FFSP. Serves as a point of contact for all travel and training for the FFSP staff. prepares and tracks travel/training documents for the department and processes accounting data for Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) orders. Makes necessary arrangements for travel, arranging schedules or visits, making reservations, notifying organizations and officials to be visited, and submitting travel vouchers and reports. Serves as Total Workforce Management Systems (TWMS) training coordinator and inputs training certificates completed by FFSP staff. Prepares monthly TWMS reports of pending training requirements. Coordinates the ordering and receiving of all FFSP supplies, materials, and equipment. Initiates preparation of requisitions for submission to the appropriate processing centers. The incumbent is also responsible for the management of minor property assigned to the property. Reports, tracks, and finalizes all building maintenance work requests. Conducts special projects and assignments as assigned by the supervisor/site man ager. May be assigned as Building Manager to submit and track maintenance work requests and liaison with installation departments to coordinate work requests, trouble calls, telephone or IT issues.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Knowledge of the policies, regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements governing the programs of the FFSP; and broad knowledge of the various elements of all other FFSP. Skill in communicating with clients, management and leadership to obtain information and explain regulations and agency procedures. This includes skill in drawing out and organizing relevant information from persons who are often unaware of legal and procedural requirements, which may apply to a presenting problem and are angry and distressed due to the conditions that gave rise to the situation . Uses diplomacy and tact in dealing with other agency staff and when responding to calls from clients in stressful and emotional situations. Knowledge of English grammar and usage, format, and procedural requirements. Skills in writing and oral communication to write/type letters, memoranda, and reports, and clearly explain complicated regulations, procedures, and concepts to persons outside the agency. Knowledge of the organization of office files and the purpose and content of documents in the files. Knowledge of the clerical steps in processing files and retrieving information in files to prepare reports and maintain suspense records. Skill in operating a personal computer and software packages used by the FFSP. A fully qualified typist is required. Skill in text insertion, deletion, retrieval, manipulation, copying, printing and editing functions on word processing systems. Knowledge of techniques to develop briefings for specific FFSC programs and the mission, functions and organizational structure of the FFSP, in general. Knowledge of procedures for travel and training requests. Knowledge of procedures for time and attendance reporting, record keeping. Knowledge of the duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals of the supervisor in order to perform non-routine assignments. Knowledge of procedures for use of the DOD Government Purchase Card Program, and the ability to attain appointment as a purchase cardholder. Knowledge of procedures involved in automated appointment system management.

Work is primarily sedentary. However, some walking, standing and lifting of boxes weighing up to 15 pounds may be required.

This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or PII. Access to the computer network is required to maintain information and data. Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a secret clearance.

Must possess and maintain a current state driver's license as travel may be required in the performance of duty.

May be required to make special trips to local offices (up to 20%), inside or outside the building, to pick-up or deliver special mail or materials or to other local sites as a short-term fill-in when directed.

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Additional information

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.

All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks.

Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/register/).

Selectees are required to participate in direct deposit.

We are an E-Verify participant.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of referral certificate.

The Department of the Navy is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by CNIC NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Military members and their families have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce. ***Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.***

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to: JRMJ9NAFHRO@US.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT FOR NAF APPLICANTS: Authority to request this information is derived from 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations. The purpose of this information is to determine the qualifications, suitability, and availability of applicants for employment with a NAF activity, and of current employees for reassignment, reinstatement, transfer, or promotion. The information will be used to assess qualifications, entitlement, and overall employment suitability. Completion of information on this form is voluntary. Failure to provide this information may prevent you from receiving full consideration for the position you seek.

BENEFITS:
Regular Full-Time (35 - 40 hours per week) All benefits offered including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, long term disability, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.

Regular Part-Time (20 - 34 hours per week) Medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.

Flexible (0 - 40 hours per week) No benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Any experience, education, or other qualification presented on your application and/or resume is subject to evaluation and verification. Submissions are reviewed to determine if applicants meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements and to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements. Best qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager in accordance with Military Spouse and Veteran Preference policies where applicable. If your application and/or resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews, which may also be subject to evaluation and verification.

Required Documents

A resume must be provided. It must include relevant work experience, start/end dates stated in month/year, # of hours worked per week, detailed description of duties, salary, applicable education (provide official transcripts), and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Your resume is the main resource used to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position. You should be clear and specific when describing your work experience as it relates to this position.

For current or previous Federal employees, please provide a copy of your most recent personnel action or SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please provide a copy of your official college transcript(s) which support those qualifications for which you wish to have considered.

Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SF50, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.

Military retirees, please submit your statement of service.

Documentation submitted for other/previous vacancies is not considered as part of this submission.

All resumes and documents required to prove eligibility MUST be submitted by the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure accuracy and completion of requirements upon submission. Failure to provide such documentation may prevent applicants from receiving full consideration for the position.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure you complete and submit ALL required documents to claim preference at the time of resume submission. All forms to claim preference can be downloaded via our website at http://www.militarymwrguam.com/jobs.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:

1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate. To claim this preference, you MUST:

-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to Guam. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions. To claim this preference, you MUST:

-Complete and Submit MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) CLAIM FORM. Form may be downloaded from: Download MSP Form; AND
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to Guam.

***If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS to Guam.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Complete and Submit VETERAN'S PREFERENCE WORKSHEET. Form may be downloaded from: Download Vet Preference Form; AND

-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Complete and submit completed SF-15, APPLICATION FOR 10-POINT VETERAN PREFERENCE. Form may be downloaded from: Download SF-15 Form; AND

-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).

Failure to provide all of the required information and/or documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating/preference or may affect the overall rating/preference.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/10/2025 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12733300

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

JRM NAF HRO
Address
Naval Base Guam
Commander Joint Region Marianas
ATTN J9 NAF HR Office
PSC 455 Box 211
FPO, AP 96541
US

Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.

Applicants may be contacted for an interview within 2-8 weeks of the announcement closing date.

Times may vary during the process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also note, that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.

We reserve the right to close this position without further announcement.


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