MWR Administrative Assistant

Department of the Navy

Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California Full-time $54,256 – $59,181 Closes Jun 21, 2026

Summary

Works under the supervision of the Installation Program Director, responsible for providing and/or obtaining a variety of administrative support services essential to operation including, but not limited to, reviewing, editing and writing a variety of correspondence for management personnel; maintaining directives; compiling and providing information from various sources for the preparation of correspondence/reports; maintaining official correspondence and ensuring deadlines/due dates are met.

Duties

  • Screens calls and visitors, personally handles many requests for information and refers others as appropriate.
  • Types of correspondence, reports and other materials.
  • Maintains various files, regulations, manuals and directives.
  • May take and transcribe dictation.
  • Reads all incoming correspondence and determining proper action.
  • Reviews outgoing correspondences and reports ensuring proper format.
  • Keeps the Division Head's calendar and schedules appointments and meetings according to his/her workload and current issues of importance.
  • Handles matters and situation of a confidential and sensitive nature.
  • Performs independently with daily responsibilities.
  • May direct the activities of other employees engaged in a variety of clerical and typing duties, assign and review their work.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

This position is not in a positive education series.

How You Will Be Evaluated

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

Required Documents

  • The following documents are required at the time of application: Résumé Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.) If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50 Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required.
  • All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major).
  • If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • Altered transcripts will not be accepted.
  • Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered.
  • Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization.
  • Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.
  • Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

About this role

The MWR Administrative Assistant position with the Department of the Navy is based in Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California. Works under the supervision of the Installation Program Director, responsible for providing and/or obtaining a variety of administrative support services essential to operation including, but not limited to, reviewing, editing and writing a variety of correspondence for management personnel; maintaining directives; compiling and providing information from various sources for the preparation of correspondence/reports; maintaining official correspondence and ensuring deadlines/due dates are met. The role pays $54,256 to $59,181 per year.

Day to day, the work involves screens calls and visitors, personally handles many requests for information and refers others as appropriate. 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 recreation services experience this MWR Administrative Assistant position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this MWR Administrative Assistant position with the Department of the Navy in Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.

How competitive it is

The posted pay of $54,256 to $59,181 per year places this in a competitive but attainable range for qualified applicants. As an entry or assistant-level position, it is a realistic starting point, and gaining federal status here can open doors to higher-graded roles later. Based in Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 21, 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 Navy
Job Type Full-time
Location Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California
Salary $54,256 – $59,181
Pay Period Per Year
Closing Date Jun 21, 2026
Posted Jun 16, 2026
Source ID 26-12988565
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