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Mail Assistant (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Full Time
$50,362 – $65,425 Per Year
Closing on Dec 17, 2024

Location:
Virginia, Fort Belvoir
Requires Relocation:
Yes
Start Date:
12/12/2024
End Date:
17/12/2024
Offering Type:
Temporary Promotion
Hiring Paths:
Internal to an agency - appears on USAJOBS
Service Type:
Competitive
Travel Percentage:
Occasional travel

About U.S. Army Reserve Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. This is a military technician position with the US Army Reserves. Becoming a Military Technician allows you to experience the best of two worlds by taking advantage of the opportunity to become a Citizen Soldier in the US Army Reserve Military Technician program. This enables you to receive full civil service benefits and military reserve benefits. Military Technicians are a vital link between the US Army Reserves and civil service and are one of the most important keys to combat readiness.

Job summary

About the Position: This position is with the United States Army Reserve Command, Army Reserve G-1, Adjutant Generals Division, Record Management and Publishing Branch with Duty located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Major duties

Review incoming and outgoing mail for proper postage and classification. Allocate tracking information for outgoing mail in accordance with local and Department of the Army regulations. Participate in mail investigations to ensure compliance with standards. Search for evidence of drugs, explosives or bio-chemical agents prior to routing mail internally. Operate a motor vehicle safely on public and installation roads to obtain incoming and outgoing mail by obeying speed limits, traffic laws and regulations. Utilize a variety of automated office equipment to perform administrative duties. Record mail movement and funds for United States Army Reserve Command and Office of the Chief, Army Reserve. Load and or unload packages from a mail vehicle. Schedule messenger deliveries for supported activities. Adhere to records management guidelines provided by local and federal entities.

Qualification

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience Statement: One year of specialized experience which includes: Ensuring organization of official mail and items for distribution; Conducting internal training on mail procedures; Assisting in the development of mail program policies and procedures; and Creating reports for a mail facility. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-05).

Evaluations

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Clerical Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Reading Comprehension Self-Management Teamwork Technical Competence Vehicle Operation The USA Hire Assessments includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.