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ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST NF-3

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps
SOUTH CAROLINA MCCS

Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/11/2026 to 03/01/2026
Salary
$21.25 to - $25.75 per hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 03
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Beaufort, SC
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - Varies
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Regular
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
NA
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Announcement number
75960
Control number
857286000

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Open to Public

Duties

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Coordinates and performs a wide variety of responsible administrative functions in support of upper level management functions.  Organizes flow of operational program processes in an office environment.  Establishes status of actions on numerous projects and program operations.  May serve on a variety of advisory committees.  May be delegated signatory authority for selected administrative matters. 

  
Performs a variety of responsible administrative duties requiring a substantial level of judgment, experience, and discretion. Screens calls and visitors, personally handles majority of requests for information and refers others as appropriate.


Reviews and interprets directives and regulations.  Maintains official files.  Advises staff on development and implementation of local administrative directives and procedures.  Develops internal policies, procedures and work methods affecting administrative management operations.  Ensures compliance by managers and supervisors by reviewing and revising studies, reports, correspondence for accuracy and format.  Collects, compiles and organizes information and data to meet administrative requirements.  Prepares correspondence and drafts instructions.  Facilitates methods for automating reports and correspondence.  Uses a personal computer to transmit correspondence, create reports, databases, spreadsheets, graphics, slide shows and presentations.  Manipulates data to meet presentation and report requirements.  

 
Enforces and trains employees on proper naval correspondence rules and correct grammar, spelling, capitalization and punctuation.  Receives telephone callers, visitors, complaints and outside contacts and directs them to appropriate contacts when necessary.  Receives and delivers messages to staff members.  Arranges and maintains appointment calendars for staff.  Routes incoming mail to staff and work sections.  Establishes suspense dates to collect responses and submits information as required by requests. 

 
May perform support functions such as gathering statistical data; monitoring and reporting on support budgets; assisting in developing financial plans, obligating funds, liquidating travel claims; maintaining stock of office supplies, making arrangements for special events; collecting and reviewing section time cards for supervisor¿s signature, preparing and conducting briefs, presentations and training sessions; monitoring and distributing personnel paperwork such as selection and recruitment requests, personnel actions, training notices, performance reviews, position descriptions, individual development plans. 

  
As a trusted agent for the Command, the employee has or may have access to any one of the following items: access to and/or processing or proprietary data, access or process information protected by the Privacy Act of 1974, access to information systems that the individual would have the ability to manipulate sensitive information without control to identify and deny sensitive information, duties associated with, DoD Case Management Systems. 


Maintains Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with prescribed regulations and ensures confidentiality and security of information. Handles sensitive information that is confidential, privileged, or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. 

Provides World Class Customer Service with an emphasis on courtesy. Assists customers and communicates positively in a friendly manner. Takes action to solve problems quickly.  Alerts the higher-level supervisor, or proper point of contact for help when problems arise.  Adheres to safety regulations and standards.  Promptly reports any observed workplace hazards, and any injury, occupational illness, and/or property damage resulting from workplace mishaps to the immediate supervisor.  Adheres to established standards of actively supporting the principles of the EEO program and prevention of sexual harassment. 
Performs other related duties as assigned.  This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs may be required 

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

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EVALUATIONS:

Qualifications

Three years experience that demonstrates broad knowledge of administrative practices and principles.  Skill to organize and coordinate multiple high visibility projects simultaneously.  Skill to prepare documentation and presentations in proper format in accordance with naval correspondence rules of grammar and punctuation.  Skill to operate a personal computer, and associated peripheral equipment and software.  Knowledge of a variety of support functions such as gathering statistical data, monitoring and reporting on support budgets, assisting in developing financial plans; obligating funds, liquidating travel claims; maintaining stock of office supplies.  Skill to deal with employees at various levels in the organization and to represent the division with customers external to the organization. 

Additional information

GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp.

As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.

Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.

Required Documents:

*Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable.

*If prior military, DD214 Member Copy

This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

Marijuana is a Scheduled 1 drug under the Controlled Substance Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.

Applicants may not be employed in the chain of command of their relatives.

INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 1159PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE PROGRAM (MSP)

FOR JOB POSTINGS WITH A GRADE OF NF01 - NF03, GSE02-GSE05 (CHILDCARE), NA03 & NA10 (CRAFTS & TRADES) IF MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE IS BEING CLAIMED, PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF THE ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE'S ORDERS TO THE APPLICATION.  

ORDERS MUST INCLUDE APPLICANT¿S NAME AND ACTIVE-DUTY SPOUSE'S ASSIGNMENT TO 

MCRD PARRIS ISLAND, MCAS BEAUFORT OR NAVAL HOSPITAL BEAUFORT.  MSP PROGRAM APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.

WHEN APPLYING FOR REGULAR PART-TIME OR REGULAR FULL-TIME POSITIONS, SPOUSE PREFERENCE CAN BE USED ONLY ONCE PER ROTATION TO THE DUTY STATION             

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

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