HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY)

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The primary purpose of this position is to perform the full range of substantive clerical or procedural work in support of the passport, military assignments and officer/enlisted promotions programs.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, 0203 Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of, and skill in applying, an extensive body of HR rules, procedures, and operations sufficient to: perform a wide variety of interrelated and/or non-standard HR support work; plan, coordinate, develop facts and/or resolve support problems in one or more HR specialties; use personal computers with office applications to perform operations or to prepare complex documents containing tables or graphs; and use online HR resources to obtain information accessible over the Internet, as needed.

Interpret data to determine facts surrounding improper actions committed by service members; ensure that documentation is correct and sufficient and that all levels of legal, medical, and administrative review are complete.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of/and skill in applying an extensive body of military and civilian HR rules, procedures and policies relating to military/civilian assignments/passports, officer and enlisted promotions and separations programs.

Knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and general office administrative/clerical matters.

Knowledge of the format, content and uses of the military personnel records and the procedures and requirements regarding its maintenance.

Knowledge of military personnel automated systems and office hardware, software, and peripherals. A qualified typist is not required.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing as well as maintain effective work relationships PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Serve as the focal point for base relocations processing procedures for permanent party personnel and students.

Serve as the primary passport/visa (PV) agent for all military and Department of Defense (DoD) personnel and their dependents that are serviced by the military and civilian personnel elements Serve as the primary source of information for the officer promotions program and the alternate source for the enlisted promotions program.

Uses a variety of office automation hardware, software, and peripherals in the performance of military personnel functions and performs other clerical support work.