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Posted: January 15, 2026 (0 days ago)

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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY)

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$37,193 - $60,593

per year

Closes

December 31, 2026

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 Navy focuses on supporting military personnel by managing records, handling pay-related tasks, and providing basic guidance to applicants.

It involves using office tools and computer systems to keep information accurate and resolve simple issues.

A good fit would be someone with basic office experience who is detail-oriented and comfortable with administrative work in a structured government environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-04 level or equivalent, including maintaining accurate records, using automated systems for administrative tasks, and operating standard office equipment
  • For GS-04: One year of general clerical or office experience showing ability to learn HR support skills
  • Ability to analyze employee documents for pay entitlements
  • Skill in obtaining data for personnel actions and resolving pay issues
  • Experience explaining qualification requirements to applicants
  • Familiarity with federal HR processes or equivalent private/public sector experience
  • Proficiency in office automation systems, databases, and report preparation

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. HAWAII ONLY: A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) will be added to the stated salary.

To qualify for the GS-5: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 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) Maintaining records to ensure they are accurate and up to date; 2) Using automated systems to perform administrative support functions (i.e.

reviewing information for discrepancies, maintain databases, and preparing reports, briefings, and correspondence); and 3) Utilizing standard office equipment (i.e., scanners, copiers, fax machines, and office automation systems) to perform a substantial range of office automation support functions.

To qualify for the GS-4: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of general experience demonstrating 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.

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/0200/human-resources-assistance-series-0203/ AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-CLER 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 analyze employee documents to determine pay entitlements.
  • You will obtain data needed to complete personnel actions.
  • You will resolve personnel pay issues to ensure employees receive correct pay entitlements.
  • You will explain qualifications requirements to potential applicants.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/15/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/15/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12864462-26-HJY