Telework eligibleFederal

SECRETARY (OFFICE AUTOMATION)

United States Space Force · Department of the Air Force

Secretary

Salary
$45,420–$73,142/year
Grade
2
Work location
Telework eligible · Buckley AFB, Colorado
Schedule
Full-time
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Apply by
Oct 22, 2026
Category
Secretary

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Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative support to the Security Forces Squadron.

Duties

To serve as the principal office assistant performing various clerical and administrative duties in support of an organization when guidelines are not specific and not directly applicable to employee assignments. Performs office automation support using multiple automated programs and software, such as databases, spreadsheets, and graphics in support of the administrative and clerical work. Reviews and processes incoming and outgoing correspondence, materials, publications, regulations, and directives and determines what needs to be brought to the attention of leadership, referred to appropriate staff, routed to other organizations/offices, or handles personally. Provides advice and guidance to staff in subordinate organizations on administrative, clerical, and procedural requirements and instructions. Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, editing and reformatting electronic drafts, and updating or revising existing databases or spreadsheets. Maintains supervisor's calendars, coordinates meeting arrangements, and schedules meetings and/or conferences without prior approval in accordance with supervisor's policies and priorities, and coordinates with the supervisors as necessary. Performs other duties assigned.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 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.

How you will be evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

About this listing

United States Space Force has 5 open listings on the site: all telework eligible. This one is telework eligible, based in Buckley AFB, Colorado. See all United States Space Force listings, or read what fully remote and telework eligible mean.

Advertised pay is $45,420 to $73,142 a year.

This announcement is open for 6 days, from Oct 16, 2026 to Oct 22, 2026. Among currently open Secretary postings, the typical advertised window is about 13 days. As of Oct 16, 2026, it closes in 6 days.

Who can apply: current competitive-service federal employees, federal employees eligible for career transition programs, current excepted-service federal employees and 6 other groups. This announcement is not open to the general public. The announcement's "This job is open to" section has the exact eligibility rules.

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