General Clerk III (CIF)

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

This position uses some subject-matter knowledge and judgment to complete assignments consisting of numerous steps that vary in nature and sequence. The General Clerk III selects from alternative methods and refers problems not solvable by adapting or interpreting substantive guides, manuals, or procedures. Typical duties include assisting in a variety of administrative matters; maintaining a wide variety of financial or other records (stored both manually and electronically); verifying statistical reports for accuracy and completeness; compiling information and handling and adjusting complaints.

The General Clerk III may also direct lower-level clerks.  Positions above level IV are excluded.  Such positions (which may include supervisory responsibility over lower-level clerks) require workers to use a thorough knowledge of an office’s work and routine to 1) choose among widely varying methods and procedures to process complex transactions; and 2) select or devise steps necessary to complete assignments.  Typical jobs covered by this exclusion include administrative assistants, clerical supervisors, and office managers.

• Provide courteous and professional customer service to all Soldiers, civilians, and units conducting CIF transactions. Greet, direct, and assist customers entering the CIF to ensure efficient workflow and reduced waiting times. Answer phones and inquiries related to issues, turn-ins, schedule appointments and exchange procedures per CIF policies and Army regulations. Assist customers in resolving discrepancies with hand receipts, clothing records, and OCIE transactions.
• Maintain accurate customer records within the Soldier Equipping and Asset Management (SEAM). Verify identification and authorization for issue or turn-in transactions. Maintain digital and hard-copy files in accordance with AR 25-400-2 (Army Records Information Management System). Review and update customer clothing records to ensure accountability of all OCIE issued and turned in. Prepare and process DA Forms such as:
  • DA Form 3645/3645-1 Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment Record.
  • DA Form 3161 Request for Issue or Turn-In.
  • DA Form 2062 Hand Receipt/Annex.
  • DA Form 4949 Administrative Adjustment Report (AAR).
  • DA Form 7923 Statement of Charges.
  • DD Form 200 Financial Investigation of Property Loss.
• Conduct issue and turn-in transactions in accordance with AR 710-4 and CIF SOP. Verify condition codes (A, B, F, H, K) and ensure items meet serviceability criteria. Assist in the identification, tagging, and segregation of unserviceable or damaged items. Ensure Soldiers receive the correct sizes and NSNs according to authorization levels. Prepare and update bin location records for efficient retrieval of stock items. Support direct exchange (DX) operations for unserviceable or incorrect-sized items.
• Support daily, monthly, and annual inventories of OCIE stocks. Ensure proper accountability and reconciliation between on-hand balances and system records. Report any discrepancies, losses, or damaged property in accordance with AR 735-5 (Property Accountability Policies). Assist in the maintenance of storage locations, ensuring items are properly labeled, organized, and safeguarded. Conduct spot checks to verify equipment counts and ensure data integrity.
• Participate in periodic briefings and refresher training on supply and accountability procedures. Suggest process improvements to enhance customer service efficiency and transaction accuracy.
• Ensure the customer service and issue/turn-in areas remain clean, safe, and organized. Follow all safety protocols when handling and issuing OCIE. Report any unsafe conditions or facility maintenance needs to the supervisor.
• Material & Equipment Directly Used:
  • Computer equipment, various software programs, forklift, materiel handling equipment, Microsoft Office, photocopier.

• High School graduate or equivalent. Knowledge of automated data systems and automated data system input required. 
• Two years administrative experience with some knowledge of military Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must also possess a working knowledge of office tools/programs.
• Desired: ISM-CIF experience. 
• Must possess and continuously maintain a current State of Colorado Driver’s License prior
• to start date or by 30 days after employment.
• Must be US Citizen to obtain and maintain a National Agency Check and Inquiries (NACI) to obtain a CAC.
• Must receive favorable background and drug testing results.       

Physical Demands & Working Environment:

• Work is generally conducted in a warehouse environment. However, duties may involve the conduct of work in the out-of-doors area with a potential exposure to extreme climatic conditions. Work will require lifting up to 50 lbs.; stooping; climbing; prolonged standing; prolonged sitting. Employee use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision and hearing protective devices. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire Regulations and published Company work rules. Steel Toe Shoes or Boots are required.
• FREEDOM TO ACT:  Reports to the Lead / Supervisor and functions somewhat independently under his/her direction.                  
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