Administrative Assistant
What you'd do
The purpose of this position is to provide clerical support to Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Marina Management. This position is located at the Boca Chica Marina.
Major duties
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and types correspondence using established procedures. Review/edit incoming and outgoing correspondence for proper format, conformance with procedural instructions, spelling, grammar and typographical accuracy. Responsible for the creating, updating and maintaining accurate records by using both hard paper and electronic files systems. Receives telephone calls and visitors. Provides referrals to other divisions, as appropriate. Responsible for handling office mail, to include sorting, reading incoming correspondence and preparing outgoing. Makes arrangements for meetings including space, time and notifies attendees of agenda. Assembles background materials, reports and statistical data pertaining to meetings, briefings, etc. Provides minutes or summary reports of meetings. As a Government Credit Card Holder the incumbent: Researches and purchasing items requested in support of the MWR Department. Reconciles credit card transactions monthly and by the deadline. Maintains all "Blanket Purchase Agreement" purchase logs, processes all transactions within 5 days. Submit all documentation within 7 days of merchandize receipt. Process all vehicle gas card purchases, and all vehicle transactions and mileage reports on the government vehicle reporting system. Performs other related duties as assigned.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described above. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: One year office experience, with demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties outlined above. Must be skilled in the use of a personal computer and various software programs. Must be able to type by touch with speed and accuracy. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must pass all training requirements for government credit card. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal. NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.
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