Student Trainee (Clerk)

Student Trainee (Clerk)The primary purpose of this position is to provide a student trainee with on-the-job training and guidance. The student trainee will perform very simple, routine clerical work in office, business, or fiscal operations and to provide training and experience for higher graded work. Picks up, receives, opens, sorts, and distributes mail to appropriate individuals following specific instructions. Answers the telephone and refers callers/visitors to appropriate personnel based on specific name or functional area request. Sorts, codes, and files documents in an established alphabetical or simple subject-matter filing system. Reproduces and assembles copies of a variety of correspondence as instructed. Provides services in association with the installation, movement, maintenance, and accountability of hardware item (if selected for Student Trainee (Computer Assistant)) Incumbent may be required to type 45 words per minute for Office Automation positions. Must be at least 16 years of age. Males 18 years or older must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance Must meet suitability requirements for Federal employment. U.S. citizen or national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island) Must be eligible to work under U.S. immigration laws. You must be a student, currently enrolled, at least half-time at a qualifying, accredited education institution or accepted for enrollment/enrolled in an approved program. 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). Must sign a Participant Agreement Meet the qualification standards of the position. Salary may differ based on duty location. Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and format to accurately prepare and edit written correspondence and reports. Knowledge of rules, procedures, or operations applied to clerical assignment to perform the routine, procedural work of the office, such as preparing and editing documents, maintaining files/records, making and preparing travel arrangements, screening telephone calls and visitors, processing mail, planning, organizing, and carrying out assignments and composing routine, nontechnical information for recurring reports and inquiries. Knowledge of filing systems and procedures and the subject matter content of the materials being processed. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using tact and courtesy. Knowledge of information processing sequences, controls, and procedures; and computer hardware and/or software systems and their interfaces (if selected for Student Trainee (Computer Clerk/Assistant)) This position has an education requirement. You MUST provide transcripts or Official Letter of Enrollment to support your educational claims. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. May work part-time or full-time schedules Non-citizens may be eligible for employment if permitted by the DoD Appropriation Act NOTE: U.S. citizenship is required for a noncompetitive conversion to a permanent or term appointment with the Department of the Air Force. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants ): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Direct Deposit : All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume and supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for this position. Please follow all instructions provided by your local Civilian Personnel Office carefully. Errors, omissions or failure to provide documents, may affect your consideration for employment. The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Are you looking for a unique internship opportunity to gain valuable work experience? An internship with the Department of the Air Force offers challenging work, and the satisfaction of knowing you've made a difference. We're offering you an exciting opportunity to gain "real world" experience as an Intern in the Pathways Program. You may be non-competitively converted to a term or permanent appointment within the PALACE Acquire (PAQ)/Copper Cap (COP) or a similar Program. You MUST have one or more identified eligibilities in order to be considered. Eligibility claims must be supported with required documentation submitted within each application package to be considered. 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