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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT/OA)

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

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$45,409 - $59,031

per year

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GS-5 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $33,878 - $44,042

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience. Bachelor's degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This entry-level human resources assistant role in the U.S.

Marine Corps involves supporting employee training and development programs by handling paperwork, answering basic questions, and preparing documents like reports and newsletters.

It requires strong organizational skills for maintaining records and files, along with basic computer proficiency for editing and formatting materials.

A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with clerical experience who enjoys helping others navigate HR processes in a military support environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including clerical work, record maintenance, and preparing reports or letters
  • Ability to explain standard HR processes and procedures
  • Proficiency in screening applicants and providing program information on employee development
  • Skills in responding to routine inquiries about training requests, including timeliness and documentation
  • Experience editing materials for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format
  • Competence in maintaining electronic files, backups, and updating manuals or handbooks
  • Ability to prepare complex documents using advanced word processing, desktop publishing, and other software

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT/OA) in the CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE, STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION of MARINE CORPS BASE.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing clerical work and maintaining records; preparing reports, letters and/or memoranda; AND explaining standard processes and procedures.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Major Duties:

  • You will screen applicants for prerequisites.
  • You will provide basic program information and support regarding standard processing procedures and requirements related to the employee development program.
  • You will screen calls and visitors, provide necessary information or refer to specialist when higher level assistance is required.
  • You will respond to routine inquiries on procedures for filing requests for training concerning timeliness, documentation, and signature requirements.
  • You will edit material and make necessary corrections in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and format.
  • You will maintain documents in electronic file for easy retrieval and make backup copies of stored data as appropriate.
  • You will maintain and update computer user manuals, reference books, and operating handbooks.
  • You will prepare varied documents with complex formats, such as newsletters, brochures, flyers, special reports, briefings, and manuals, using the advanced functions of word processing, desktop publishing, and other software types.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12892391-26-KTP