ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (YEOMAN)

Company: Navy Reserve
Location: Everson
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

ABOUT
Pursuing an administrative career doesn't have to mean getting stuck in the corporate world. As a Navy Yeoman, there are plenty of opportunities to gain clerical skills in an environment that's constantly changing. Whether you're maintaining court records and correspondence for a shipboard legal team, compiling reports for a Commanding Officers, or filing the paperwork for fellow Sailors' promotions, your skills are always guaranteed to be in demand.


The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Yeomen (YN) are the Navy's front office, handling all matters clerical and administrative for ships and personnel. There are two classifications of Yeoman depending on whether you choose to serve on submarines, both with corresponding responsibilities:
--- Preparing, typing and routing correspondence and reports
--- Organizing and maintaining files, including personnel files
--- Receiving office visits and handling telephone communications
--- Performing office personnel administration
--- Maintaining records and official publications
--- Performing administrative functions for legal proceedings
--- Serving as office managers
--- Performing other various clerical and administrative duties

PAY & BENEFITS
When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important - and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-theart training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives:
--- Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend
--- Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career
--- Educational assistance
--- Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family
--- VA guaranteed home loans
--- Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance
--- Travel opportunities
--- Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill
--- Retirement after 20 qualifying years
--- TRICARE

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL).


QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
--- U.S. citizen or equivalent
--- High school graduate or equivalent
--- 17 years of age or older


General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've
served before or whether you've never served before.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.

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