Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment/OA) Immediate Office of the Secretary of the Navy - Philadelphia, PA Full-time, Part-time The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite! ***This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY , and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions.*** This vacancy is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at midnight Eastern Time on the day this application limit is reached regardless of the closing date specified in this vacancy announcement. Any application received prior to midnight Eastern Time of the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and considered. If additional applicants are needed to meet the hiring requirements of this position, resumes received after the application limit will be considered incrementally in groups of 25, up to midnight Eastern Time of the day the incremental limit is reached. You are strongly encouraged to submit all required supporting documents at the time of application should the vacancy close earlier than stated in this announcement due to the applicant limit being reached. Supporting documents will not be accepted once the vacancy announcement closes. TRAVEL REQUIRED Not Required RELOCATION AUTHORIZED No KEY REQUIREMENTS Must be a US Citizen Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period You must obtain and maintain a security clearance Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s) DUTIES: Back to top The selectee will provide assistance to the Human Resources Specialist by performing administrative human resources functions such as: Review incoming Requests for Personnel Action (RPAs) and supporting documents for accuracy and completeness. Assist specialist in preparing paperwork related to HR actions. Obtain data from HR files or the appropriate office; contact individual employees or supervisors by telephone to resolve questions before processing final actions. Compile data, identify scope or nature of problem/issue, and determine the appropriate course of action. Use a variety of automated HR software and databases. Maintain files and/or employee records, position descriptions, training records, or other HR items. Process personnel actions; identify appropriate regulatory codes and nature of action codes. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Back to top 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. Your resume must also demonstrate that you possess one or more years of progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position. Examples of general experience would include the following: Perform a variety of office and clerical assistance tasks including ordering supplies, printing, copying, and word processing. Review forms for completeness and accuracy Obtain missing data from files Provide routine information and maintaining files Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of personnel Management web site: opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-cler.asp . As one part of the application process, you must complete and submit an assessment questionnaire. To preview the questionnaire and determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions . PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. EDUCATION: Are you using your education to qualify? I f you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements , you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) . See OPMs General Policies for information on crediting education . Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. Two (2) years of education above the High School level. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. One year of full-time academic study is defined as 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent in a college or university, or at least 20 hours of classroom instruction per week for approximately 36 weeks in a business, secretarial, or technical school. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Education and experience may be combined to meet the total qualification requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying f or further information, visit: ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html REQUIREMENTS: If selected, you are required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program. A security clearance is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a position offer or removal. If you possess a security clearance, please indicate the level and termination date in your resume. Proficiency in typing a minimum of 40 words per minute. If claiming veterans preference, you must submit the required documents. If qualifying using the education substitute, you must submit the supporting transcript documentation. Please Note: Before attempting to take the assessments, applicants should view sample items to determine if the computer they are using is likely to experience any issues during testing. The sample items can be found at https://usajobsassess.gov/assess/default/sample/Sample.action . If you have questions about the computer requirements or require technical assistance please contact [email protected] . These sample items may also help you to decide whether to request a Reasonable Accommodation for taking the assessments because of a disability (physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990, as amended. If you believe you have a disability that would interfere with completing the online assessments, click here for more information about the assessments and the request process: usajobs.gov/content/pdfs/AssessReasonableAccommodation.pdf . Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the online assessments must be received before the Job Opportunity Announcement closes to be considered for this job opening. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. After notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation and have 48 hours from the time the invitation is sent to complete the assessments. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: Applicants who indicate they meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email invitation to complete online assessments. The invitation will be sent via email from email address [email protected] . Please plan to set aside three (3) hours for the assessments; however most people are expected to complete the assessments in about 90 minutes. You must complete all of the required assessments within 48 hours after the close of this Job Announcement to be eligible for this position. Your results will be kept on record for use when applying for future jobs that require these assessments. You will not be allowed to re-take an assessment for one year. The assessments for this job will measure the following: Accountability; Attention to Detail; Customer Service; Decision Making; Flexibility; Integrity/Honesty; Interpersonal Skills; Learning; Reading; Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; Teamwork Human Resource Assistance; Technical Competence You will be rated under Category Rating procedures based on the extent to which your experience meets the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position and rated as shown below. Additional points are not added for veterans preference; however, preference is still applied. A pplicants eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified- Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position. Highly Qualified- Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position. Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BENEFITS: Back to top Department of the Navy offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and a 401K-type retirement plan. More information can be found at: secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Benefits/Pages/Default.aspx OTHER INFORMATION: The selectee must be willing to accept a starting salary of $30,159 (GS-04, step 01), however candidates with prior service may receive consideration for highest previous rate (HPR). This position is subject to Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Relocation expenses are not authorized. Recruitment incentives are not authorized. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. The Department of the Navy uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit dhs.gov/E-Verify . Federal Annuitant Information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligible: Current DON Interagency Career Transition Program (ICTAP) Eligible: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the well-qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/ICTAP_Statement.pdf Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/VEOA_Eligible.pdf Military Spouse Preference (MSP): secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Mil_Spouse_under_EO_13473.pdf usajobs.gov - 14 hours ago View job Save this job Apply from my computer Email this job to yourself or a friend: To email address:
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