Job Title: OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERK

Job Title: OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERK
Department: Department Of The Navy
Agency: Navy, Office of Naval Research
Job Announcement Number: STUDENT TEMP EDUC PROGRAM

SALARY RANGE: 19,971.00 - 67,148.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, December 07, 2009 to Tuesday, December 07, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: NC-0326-01/03
POSITION INFORMATION: Multiple Schedules
Temporary position not to exceed 1 year

DUTY LOCATIONS: many vacancies - Washington, DC; many vacancies - Stennis Space Center, MS
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Applications will be accepted from degree seeking students enrolled at least half-time in accredited institutions.


JOB SUMMARY:
The Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) enables students to earn a salary while continuing their studies and offers them valuable work experience.



KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Work schedule will be full time or part time
Education
Background and/or Security Investigation required.





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Additional Duty Location Info:


many vacancies - Washington, DC; many vacancies - Stennis Space Center, MS




THIS IS A STUDENT TEMPORARY POSITION. Performs clerical tasks and office automation duties such as: creates, copies, edits, calculates, revises, retrieves, stores and prints a wide range of documents in final form. Receives and answers routine telephone inquires or refers to staff members; maintains office files; receives, routes and distributes mail; maintains and orders office supplies.



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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Must be currently enrolled in an educational institution on at least a half-time basis. A combination of education and experience may qualify you for this position.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.

Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute with no more than 3 errors.



To qualify based on education, submit copy of transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Application materials will not be returned. Submit proof of your education with a transcript or list of courses with credit hours, major(s), and grade point average or class ranking. We will be unable to return these to you. You can receive credit for education received outside the United States if you provide evidence that it is comparable to an accredited educational institution in the United States when you apply.

Application materials will not be returned.



You must be a U.S. citizen.

You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position.



HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:


Candidates are rated and given priority consideration based on demonstrated academic achievement and applicable work experience.



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BENEFITS:
New employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#retr

You will earn annual vacation leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#VACA

You will earn sick leave. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#SKLV

You will be paid for federal holidays that fall within your regularly scheduled tour of duty. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#HOLI


OTHER INFORMATION:
This job is being filled by an alternative hiring process and is not in the competitive civil service.

You must submit all required information by the closing date. If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

The materials you send with your application will not be returned.

If you fax your application, we will not consider it.



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HOW TO APPLY:
YOU CAN APPLY ON LINE AT: https://hro1.nrl.navy.mil/student/step.htm or you cam apply by mail. Mailed applications must be postmarked by no later than the closing date. If hand delivered, be sure your application is received by the closing date.

If you are not applying on line, be sure your application includes the following: A resume or an Optional Application for Federal Employment (OF 612) or any other format. Although we do not require a specific format, certain information is required to determine if you are qualified.

If you are claiming veterans' preference or eligibility for VRA or VEOA, provide basic eligibility information in your cover letter. You will be contacted to request submission of the DD-214 and, if disabled, an SF-15 with letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Tentative five-point preference will be granted to Veterans initially. Full preference will be granted upon receipt of your paperwork.

If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.



AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Yvonne Johnson
Phone: (202) 767-8313
Email: yvonne.johnson.ctr@nrl.navy.mil Agency Information:
Department Of The Navy
4555 Overlook Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20375-5320
US



WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be notified if selected.

Applications will be kept on file for 6 months. Applicants are free to reapply after 6 months.

Selective service registration required

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