Administrative Support Assistant NF-03

Department of the Army

Fort Jackson, South Carolina Full-time $42,000 – $62,000 Closes Jun 24, 2026

Summary

This position is located at MWR Main, Fort Jackson, South Carolina 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 Note: If claiming current/former NAF or APF Employee preference, you are required to submit a copy of DA Form 3434 or SF-50 with your supporting documents to be eligible for this preference

Duties

  • Serves as the principal office administrative support assistant operating independently of any other such position in the office.
  • Provides support and assistance to supervisor and, in some cases, his/her subordinate staff by performing varied general office duties auxiliary to the work of the organization
  • Maintaining records of leave and attendance requisitioning office supplies, receiving and controlling incoming correspondence, reviewing outgoing correspondence, reports, for format, grammar, and punctuation, and removing typographical errors
  • Administrative support duties typically provided by secretaries include: making extensive travel arrangements, making complete arrangements for large conferences, locating and assembling information for various reports, briefings, conferences,
  • Planning and arranging the maintenance and preparation of information needed for budget reports, organizing the flow of clerical processes in the office and in subordinate offices.
  • Maintains suspense records to insure commitments are completed as required.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your Application Matters: How We Will Review It We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions – missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility. Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement.

This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire. We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire. If you’re tentatively qualified, we’ll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.

Note: If it’s later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position – so honesty and clarity are key. Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status.

These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities: NAF Preference 1 Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) NAF Preference 2 Involuntarily Separated From the Military (ISMP) NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA) NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE) NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents) Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation.

Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you’ll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense’s overall mission.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you’ll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. NAF flexible employees, working in the United States or a U.S. citizen or spouse or child of a U.S. citizen working for a NAFI in a foreign area, are eligible to participate in the NAF 401(k) plan.

Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For a slideshow presentation regarding these benefits, please click the Review Our Benefits link below.

Required Documents

  • About Your
  • Resume Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two pages or less and it must support the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in this job opportunity announcement.
  • For additional information on the two-page resume limit, refer to: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
  • Your resume must be 5 megabytes (MB) or less.
  • We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to preserve formatting and page count (https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit).
  • Please do not include photographs, personal images or other inappropriate content in your application materials.
  • Expedite Your Hiring To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including contact information (name, email, phone number) for professional references in your resume.
  • Required Documents Required documents may vary based on the requirements for the position.
  • The below document(s) are required and MUST be submitted with your application by the closing date of this job announcement:
  • Resume Other Accepted Documents Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
  • Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service DA Form 3433 To be eligible for CNE/FNE DA Form 3434 or SF 50 must be submitted at the time of application. (CNE/FNE) To be eligible for Veterans Preference the DD214 Member 4 Copy must be submitted at the time of application. (OAV) PCS Orders
  • Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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