Duties As a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (TITLE 5), GS-0203-5/6/7, you will oversee and ensure the accomplishment of work performed in the areas of personnel management and administration. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: * Summarize facts and issues and analyze case information and recommend appropriate action. * Perform final review on files prior to review and action by a board, action officer, and ensure that all levels of legal, medical, and administrative review have been completed. * Identify gaps or inconsistencies in records and initiate action or interview personnel to obtain needed data. * Review and process requests for retention beyond mandatory removal date and evaluation reports. * Provide explanations and interpretations of rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements pertaining to actions taken or recommended. * Provide advice, guidance, and training to other personnel on actions in areas of expertise * Serve as the primary point of contact, coordinator, and advisor for questions regarding Military Funeral Honors and/or Casualty Assistance * Provide assistance to family members by advising them of entitlements and provide information or assistance with filling out any required form. * Coordinate with others for assistance and support of training in assigned programs. * Maintain files and libraries of current material including policies, procedures and guidance from a variety of organizations and resources. * Draft or prepare related correspondence for appropriate signature and enter data in automated systems. * Retrieve data from information sources, both manual and electronic, for use in responding to correspondence, questions, and preparing reports and briefings. * Ensure completeness and proper forwarding of records to appropriate individual. * Research and obtain all necessary, relevant information, regarding case and issues. * Collect data from various sources for statistical purposes, which may be used to project budgetary requirements. * Ensure that regulatory requirements related to specific actions are met. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. * This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must possess 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 with experience using computer and automation systems. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the lower grade level in the Federal service in order to be considered for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-5 Level MUST possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-04, in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation, HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY), in an organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: performing personnel and administrative actions; drafting and preparing correspondence for signature; preparing reports and/or briefings; entering and retrieving data from both manual and electronic information sources; This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-04 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service. GS-6 Level MUSTpossess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-05, in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation, HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY), in an organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: performing personnel and administrative actions; drafting and preparing correspondence for signature; preparing reports and/or briefings; entering and retrieving data from both manual and electronic information sources; researching for relevant information; review and processes for retention; This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-05 grade/ level position or equivalent in the federal serviceGS-7 Level Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-06, in the Federal service in the normal line of progression for the occupation, HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY), in an organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: serving as final reviewer and procedural authority of personnel actions; identifying gaps or inconsistencies in records and initiating actions; performing personnel and administrative actions related to deployment manning documents; researching and obtaining all necessary, relevant information regarding case and issues; drafting and preparing correspondence for signature; preparing reports and/or briefings; providing advice, guidance, and training to other personnel; entering and retrieving data from both manual and electronic information sources; and providing advisory services to family members of deceased military members. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-06 grade/level position or equivalent in the federal service. 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. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume? * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): * Attention to Detail
* Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)
* Planning and Evaluating
* Self-Management * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits