Job Summary

Serves as a Staff Administrative Assistant for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Program, Navy Recreation Center, Solomons, MD. The functions of the position primarily relate to such matters as maintaining/reviewing official records, processing/reviewing a variety of administrative actions, preparing department correspondence, maintaining correspondence files, records disposition, travel authorization, mail distribution, reporting requirements, and word processing support.

Job Description

Must have documented experience in administrative functions, to include: excellent typing skills, ability to use a personal computer with specific ability with word processing, spreadsheet, data base and presentation software--Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint strongly preferred. Must possess a thorough knowledge of English grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Must be familiar with pertinent accounting procedures, billing processes, purchasing, and requisitioning procedures. Must be familiar with document filing and retrieval systems and have the ability to accurately maintain filing systems. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to complete finished reports and/or presentations with a minimum of corrections. Previous MWR or government experience preferred. Must possess excellent personal and customer service skills and be able to provide changes to procedures and new requirements to a variety of management and support staff in a positive manner. Must possess a professional demeanor, have the ability to make presentations, and successfully field questions from senior management, military command personnel, or customers. Attention to administrative details, responses to action correspondence and professionally produced correspondence directly reflects on the pride and professionalism of the MWR Department. The incumbent may provide a central point of reference for the program and operational staff of the MWR, who are located throughout a wide geographic area. The incumbent facilitates positive communication and provides a necessary service in support of the MWR function and site. Extensive contacts are with MWR patrons, military personnel, both active and retired, of all ranks, MWR managers and staff, Support Services staff, and vendors.