Test Administrator

Department of the Army

Augusta, Georgia; Charleston County, South Ca... Intermittent $18 – $23 Closes Jun 23, 2026

Summary

About the Position: Administers written or computer based Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Enlistment Tests at Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) or other remote testing sites to determine individual qualifications for military service enlistment. This position does not provide guaranteed work hours each week, and work will be assigned on an intermittent “as needed basis”. Intermittent employees are not eligible for benefits.

Duties

  • Conducts specified aptitude examination sessions ranging in size from 1 to 40 person (enlistment tests), and 1 to 250 persons (student tests).
  • Instruct applicants on testing procedures and starts, observes, times, and ends the test or test segment as directed.
  • Instruct applicants on testing procedures and starts, observes, times, and ends the test or test segment as directed.
  • Responsible for the security and accountability of student test booklets, at home, during transport, and at the testing location.

Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Required Documents

Prepare these documents before applying. Always confirm the exact list on the official announcement, as requirements vary by position:

  • As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
  • Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
  • For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume. 2.
  • Other supporting documents: Cover Letter, optional Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable This position has an individual occupational requirement and/or allows for substitution of education for experience.
  • If you meet this requirement based on education you MUST submit a copy of your transcript with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.

About this role

The Test Administrator position with the Department of the Army is based in Augusta, Georgia. About the Position: Administers written or computer based Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Enlistment Tests at Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) or other remote testing sites to determine individual qualifications for military service enlistment. The role pays $17.82 to $22.68 per hour.

Day to day, the role conducts specified aptitude examination sessions ranging in size from 1 to 40 person (enlistment tests), and 1 to 250 persons (student tests). The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.

Who should apply

Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal administrative work experience this Test Administrator position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Test Administrator position with the Department of the Army in Augusta, Georgia, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

Paying $17.82 to $22.68 per hour, this is an accessible entry point into federal employment and a realistic first federal job for many applicants. Based in Augusta, Georgia, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 23, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.

This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.

Job Details

Department Department of the Army
Job Type Intermittent
Location Augusta, Georgia; Charleston County, South Ca...
Salary $18 – $23
Pay Period Per Hour
Closing Date Jun 23, 2026
Posted Jun 19, 2026
Source ID CHDE-26-12989709-DE
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