Student Trainee (Office Automation Clerk)

• Uses basic functions of office automation word processing software and electronic mail to create copy edit and print a variety of standardized documents.
• Prepares a variety of standardized documents from rough draft and/or Oral instructions. Composes clear specific responses to routine inquiries.
• Processes incoming mail. Routes and distributes mail to appropriate individuals. Opens and reads mail that is undesignated and determines proper routing by subject matter.
• Receives and directs telephone calls or visitors. Based on general knowledge of the organization. returns telephone callers and visitors to appropriate staff or office.
• Prepares and maintains office records of various types. Maintains established office files and records. Receives materials arranges in specified order and places in files under file headings.

• Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must be enrolled at least half-time at a qualifying accredited institution
• Must sign a Participant Agreement
• U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island)
• Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws
• Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• You must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
• Accepted for enrollment or enrolled in an approved program
• Pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree (Junior/Senior only) Graduate or Professional Degree
• Enrollment must be at least half-time course load as defined by the education institution (typically six hours or equivalent for undergraduate and three hours or equivalent for graduate)
• Have a good academic standing (no less than 2.95 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 grading scale)
• Meet the qualification standards of the position
• Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if Permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM
• This is a part-time position. 20 hours weekly. 40 hours biweekly
• This appointment has a NTE date of 10 SEP 2027

PLEASE NOTE: This is not a developmental opportunity this position may be filled at the GS-03 grade level depending on applicant qualifications and organizational requirements. The individual selected for this position may be considered for promotion to a higher grade without further competition upon meeting all legal and regulatory/program requirements.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.