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Office Automation Assistant

Compensation
$18.19–$22.00/hour

Job Description

Summary


About the position: This position will be assigned to the Aero Club located on Peterson Space Force Base.

Position is a position of trust.

Must possess skill in dealing with the public, must be able to read and write English, typing skills are required, and knowledge of office automation software is desirable.

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/19/2026 to 04/02/2026
Salary $18.19 to - $22 per hour Pay scale & grade NF 2
Location

Who Can Apply

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Uses work processing software to produce a variety of documents.
  • Transmits and receives documents and messages electronically to other computers or workstations throughout the work area or organization.
  • Types a variety of material from rough or handwritten draft such as correspondence, forms, reports, messages, and memorandums associated with organization function.
  • Performs cash management and accountability duties that may include collecting or processing payments such as credit card transactions, checks, and cash; and may prepare bank deposits and daily reports.
  • Answers telephone calls and receives visitors and supplies requested information from own knowledge and/or office files, or refers customers to the appropriate source.
  • Establishes and maintains organization files.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12916461

Requirements

  • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/02/2026

Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Responsible experience which provided a thorough knowledge of office automation software or clerical work (i.e., desktop publishing, word processing, calendar, and/or other software packages), and knowledge of correspondence, formats, grammar and spelling.
Experience must have demonstrated the ability to perform research, select, arrange and compose material, and maintain organized files. Must be a qualified typist. Must have ability to read, write, and speak English. Must be able to satisfactorily complete a National Agency
Check with Inquiries (NACI).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

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.

Evaluation

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

Your resume and supporting document will be evaluated against the qualifications of the position.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination has been made that you have inflated your responses to meet the position's qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.,) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Required Documents

Required documents may vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employees, applying as a displaced employee, etc.,). The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:

  • Resume


Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • AF 2545 Notification of Personnel Action
  • Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Proof of Marriage Status
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript


As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your claimed eligibility. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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Job Details

Category
Business & Finance
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Peterson AFB, Colorado
Posted
Mar 19, 2026, 08:39 AM
Listed
Mar 19, 2026, 01:15 PM
Compensation
$18.19 - $22 per hour

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