Human Resources Assistant

Human Resource And Administrative Support Position

The purpose of the position is to perform human resource and administrative support functions requiring knowledge of civilian human resources functions and processes involving human resource and benefit transactions. Responsibilities include administrative and technical support work in a variety of personnel functions. The incumbent processes the full range of personnel actions for craft and trade and pay band Non Appropriated Fund (NAF) employees involving a variety of occupations. The position examines request for personnel actions, verifies all entries by performing a procedural and technical review of proposed actions to assure correctness of entries and cited authority. The incumbent processes new appointments, interviews employees to obtain data to complete appointments forms, instructs individuals in completing forms such as health benefits registration, life insurance, designation of beneficiary, tax certificates, clearance and investigation data, computes and flags due dates for various types of personnel actions, verifies employment, processes requests for personnel actions, ensures supporting documents are complete and attached, provides assistance to customers on applicable procedures, instructions, and regulations, monitors status on pending actions, reviews personnel action requests, retrieves data for reports, provides information on status of personnel actions, determines necessary documents needed to support transactions, establishes and/or maintains official personnel folders, conducts new employee orientation, provides brochures, answers employee questions, ensures benefit enrollments are completed timely and accurately, assists employees in preparing documents necessary for background investigations, assists new employees in completing required appointment forms, assists in special projects, compiles in prescribed format, forwards information to supervisor, authenticates personnel data, gathers background information, makes recommendations based on research, expedites flow of information and communications, utilizes an in-depth knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures to answer employee questions, reviews personnel action requests and applications, determines benefit eligibility, creditable service, follows up on suspense actions, ensures necessary signatures and documents are present, completes missing information, inputs information into the automated personnel system, provides information on vacancy announcements, prepares and distributes offer letters and non-selection letters, coordinates release/report dates of new employees, composes and types vacancy announcements, prepares advertisement for publication in newspapers, and maintains case files for each vacancy announcement. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements include conditions of employment and qualifications. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization. Specialized experience directly related to the duties described above is required. The incumbent must be a qualified typist and have at least one year of work experience or higher-level education that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Knowledge of an extensive body of personnel processing rules, procedures or operations. Skill in oral expression to explain processes and procedural matters and provide basic program information. Knowledge of office file arrangement and the purpose and content of documents in the file, including OPFs, the ability to file and retrieve information and maintain suspense records in accordance with office filing procedures. Knowledge of steps and procedures used to process personnel documents. Skill in fact finding and researching files to find relevant information and to logically organize and report on collected information. Ability to make decisions, resolve problems or discrepancies based on knowledge of personnel processing rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to understand and provide basic program information. Knowledge of personnel processing language, procedures and options to process a full range of recurring types of official personnel actions. Knowledge of office file arrangement and the purpose and content of documents in the file, and ability to file and retrieve information and maintain suspense records in accordance with office filing procedures. Familiarity with and ability to type and use a typewriter and computer including an automated personnel system, Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, Database, etc. Knowledge of personnel and staffing standardized rules, procedures terminology, or requirements related to personnel action processing activities and skill in applying these knowledges to work situations. Knowledge of formats, punctuation, grammar and clerical steps to process and prepare correspondence and documents in an accurate manner. Ability to make decisions, resolve problems or discrepancies based on knowledge of personnel processing rules, regulations and procedures. Basic knowledge of local personnel activities to perform routine clerical tasks. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration. ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility. PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE. RELOCATION AUTHORIZED NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

Key requirements/conditions of employment include: Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/ Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment. Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program. Social Security Card is required. Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7, 2025, The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment. A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

Education: This position does not have a positive education requirement. However, those applicants that possess a degree relating to Human Resources is preferred.

Additional Information: The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working for our TEAM include but are not limited to: Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & dependent life insurance, long-term disability, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan, annual and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). Stability of Federal Civilian Service People with passion for doing work that matters Quality of Work Life Balance Some positions have special requirements- Position is a non-critical, sensitive, position requiring access to IT II system and/or access to PII. An access National Agency Check investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF 86 security form.- Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450. Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006.- Salary is dependent on experience and/or education.- For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of closing date. The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to MILL_CNIC_NAF_EEO@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. This activity is a Drug-Free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Sailors, their family members, and all other customers have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.