Human Resources Specialist (Compensation)
Department of State - Agency Wide
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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY)
Bureau of Naval Personnel
Department of the Navy
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 job involves supporting military human resources by managing personnel files, fixing data errors in service records, and helping resolve staffing shortages in the Navy.
It suits someone with experience in administrative work, attention to detail, and familiarity with policies, especially those who have handled records or reports in a team setting.
A good fit would be an organized individual comfortable using computers and communicating solutions to others.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 level in federal or equivalent private/public sector
- Ability to interpret policies and procedures to resolve manning issues
- Experience managing personnel files to ensure compliance with policies
- Skills in correcting data errors related to service dates, rotations, and obligations
- Proficiency in reviewing reports, records, and documents for accuracy and discrepancies
- Capability to use computer software for research and data management
- Ability to identify staffing gaps, placement issues, and recommend or implement solutions
Full Job Description
You will serve as a Human Resources Assistant (Military) in the Enlisted Distrabution Division of NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of speclalized 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.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Interpretting established policies and procedures to resolve manning issues, 2) Managing assigned activity personnel files to ensure policies are followed, 3) Correcting data errors pertaining to expired gains and losses, erroneous or blank Projected Rotation Dates (PRD), and expired Expiration of Active Obligated Service (EAOS), and 4) Presenting briefs to various organizations when required.
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 review reports, correspondence, records and documents, to verify accuracy and identify any discrepancies.
- You will utilize various computer software systems and programs to perform research.
- You will identify gaps in manning and recommend solutions.
- You will identify manning or placement issues and determine the appropriate technique or methods to resolve the issues.
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