General Clerk 1 at MPF Federal

White Oak, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Mar, 26

Salary

17.75

Posted On

03 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Data Entry, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Attention to Detail, Regulatory Coding, IT Systems, Mail Sorting, Document Filing, Communication Skills, Helpdesk Services, Basic Office Equipment, Judgment, Learning, Team Participation, Problem Solving

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

MPF Federal is seeking a General Clerk I to work onsite daily at the Front Desk of our document roominWhite Oak, MD. Compensation: $17.75 per hour Responsibilities include but not limited to: · Follows clearly detailed specific procedures in completing several repetitive clerical steps performed in a prescribed or slightly varied sequence, such as coding and filing documents in an extensive alphabetical file o Receipt and triage of incoming mail, logging mail, sorting mail by priority and type of items o Reading, understanding, and evaluating the content of the received documents; identifying the type of regulatory document and its purpose and applying appropriate regulatory codes o Filing physical documents into boxes and shelves, and filing electronic documents in IT systems and electronic repositories o Performing data entry with high level of accuracy into FDA IT systems o Provide excellent customer service o Communicate effectively with peers and supervisors, follow instructions and directives, and provide feedback on various topics Test IT systems (follow scripts) and provide feedback · Conduct simple posting to individual accounts, opening mail, calculating and posting charges to departmental accounts, operating basic office equipment, e.g., photocopier, facsimile, multi-line phone/voicemail systems, mailing machines, and minimal computer programs o Opening, routing, and mailing out communications/letters o Responding to email inquiries, addressing requests, fulfilling orders (such as document requests), and tracking them from receipt through completion o Scanning, printing, faxing, emailing, and uploading communications/letters to IT systems and/or electronic repositories o Providing in-person helpdesk services to walk-in FDA staff who have questions/inquiries/requests; respond to phone inquiries o Using FDA IT systems and databases · Will use his or her own judgment in choosing the proper procedure for each task o Following established procedures to perform regulatory document coding and data entry o Will not need previous knowledge and experience in regulatory coding, but will need to develop a level of understanding and knowledge; expected to ask questions and learn in order to master the work assignments o May be tasked with driving a government vehicle for deliveries within the Washington DC metropolitan area · Will need to participate in mandatory government training (e.g., IT security, Records Management, Emergency Preparedness) Qualifications: · Minimum of high school diploma (or equivalent) · Ability to work onsite, Monday – Friday | 8am – 5p | flexible · Customer Service Skills a must · 1 - 2 years of related experience · Must be US Citizen and ability to obtain a clearance · Must have good organizational and interpersonal skills · Ready to learn and participate in the team effort · Ability to lift and move standard boxes (30 lbs.) · Must have strong computer skills to perform data entry and related tasks · COVID-19 vaccine and proof of full vaccination required MPF Federal is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. We offer a competitive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical benefits, PTO, holiday pay and more.

Responsibilities

The General Clerk I will follow detailed procedures to complete clerical tasks, including sorting and filing documents, data entry, and providing customer service. The role also involves managing incoming mail and assisting FDA staff with inquiries.