Overview
As a Reservist working in the Office and Administrative field, you will have the opportunity to serve at the heart of Navy operations, making sure that the needs of its personnel are met while securing a better future for yourself, your family and your country.
Description
Preparing official documents, maintaining classified records and helping process legal claims. Coordinating everything from office operations to aircraft maintenance to religious services. Serving as one of the versatile administrative professionals in the Navy Reserve, you’ll perform a broad scope of duties to help meet the demands of Navy missions and Navy personnel.
Specifics
Individuals in this field carry out a number of important roles and responsibilities within the Navy Reserve.
- Jobs in this field include:
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- Postal Clerk
- Quartermaster
- Yeoman
- As part of this occupational specialty, you could:
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- Operate personal computers, word processors, duplicating machines, audio recording and other office machines
- Maintain personnel, legal and administrative records
- Write official letters, reports and personal correspondence
- Interview personnel and administer tests
- Assist Enlisted Sailors and their families with special problems or personal hardships
- Provide legal, administrative and clerical assistance, including preparing subpoenas and processing appeals
- Schedule aircraft inspections, maintain records and track trends in aircraft system reliability
- Support Chaplains of all faiths and provide support for religious activities
- Operate and manage religious ministry facilities on shore or at sea
Training
Jobs in the Office and Administrative Support field offer an excellent opportunity to utilize your people skills and earn office management experience. On-the-job training and formal Navy schooling will prepare you for your administrative duties.
Whatever the specific role, your training will allow you to take advantage of the opportunity to develop basic managerial proficiencies. You can be there to assist anyone from higher-ranking Officers to enlisted Sailors to their families.
- You could earn Department of Labor certification allowing you to work as a computer peripheral-equipment operator. Your training may also prepare you to be or enhance your current career as a(n):
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- Aircraft log clerk
- Office manager
- Counselor
- Employment interviewer
- Office administrator
- Legal secretary
- Administrative assistant
- Church business administrator
- Religious facilities manager
- Postal Service Clerk
Most of the on-the-job training in this field directly translates as credit at colleges and universities.
More Information
To learn how you can pursue a job in Office and Administrative Support in the Navy Reserve, visit ways to join or contact a Navy Reserve Recruiter.