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U.S. Marine Corps

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Department of the Navy · Futenma, Japan

Salary
$37,937 - $48,377 per year
Pay grade
GS-5
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Nov 2, 2026
Closes
Nov 9, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Promotion potential
5
Announcement
ST-13107340-27-ALD

Who may apply: Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) · Family of overseas employees · Competitive service · Individuals with disabilities · Internal to an agency · Land and base management · Military spouses · Veterans

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Summary

You will serve as an Administrative Assistant in the Marine Corps Installations Pacific of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA. ***ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.

Duties

  • You will verify the eligibility and identity of the sponsor either in person (by ID) or electronically by a Marines Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN) digital signature from a Common Access Card (CAC).
  • You will greet visitors and process their request for unescorted access to the installation and determine the validity of their stated purpose for entry.
  • You will record appropriate data in electronic systems and issues the visitor a Visitor’s Pass.
  • You will be responsible for typing correspondence and filing of completed paperwork.
  • You will be responsible for the screens of application and documentation presented for base vehicle decals and temporary vehicle passes.
  • You will verify applicant’s identity, determines eligibility, base sponsor, and prior history of pass issuance to ensure that the individual is authorized short-term access to the installation.
  • You will update applicable databases, perform a Local Records Background Check, and issue a temporary pass following the completion of NCIC check

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performing office administrative duties to ensure efficient visitor center operations, processing and verifying visitor's eligibility and identity; and accounting for and documenting the issuance and inventory of controlled items. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: 4 years above high school A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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