HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY/OFFICE AUTOMATION)
U.S. Marine Corps
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$50,460 - $65,599
per year
Type
Full-Time
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GS-6 Pay Grade
Base salary range: $37,764 - $49,094
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-5. Bachelor's degree + some experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves supporting the recruitment and processing of military officer candidates by handling paperwork, screening applications, and maintaining records for the U.S. Marine Corps.
You'll work closely with applicants to ensure everything is complete and accurate while using computer tools to manage data.
It's a good fit for someone organized with office experience, strong people skills, and familiarity with basic software who wants to contribute to military recruiting.
Key Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06, such as clerical support in processing applicant packages or background screening
- Proficiency in Office 365 products including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
- Knowledge of AdobePro for document handling
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with applicants and candidates
- Experience applying policies and regulations to review applications for eligibility
- Skill in entering and maintaining electronic applicant records
Full Job Description
You will serve as a Human Resources Assistant (MIL/OA) in the Officer Selection Team Roanoke, of 4TH MARINE CORPS DISTRICT.
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 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) Providing clerical support such as administering background screening, reviewing documents, and/or processing applicant packages for commissioning programs; 2) Utilizing knowledge of Office 365 products (Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams) as well as AdobePro; and 3) Working independently to maintain deadlines.
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 maintain close working relationships with civilian applicants to ensure candidate applications are complete and accurate.
- You will apply current policies, regulations, reviews, and screening applications for commissioning eligibility.
- You will manage the administration and functions associated with the Officer of commissioning programs and Officer Candidate Course and Platoon leaders Class.
- You will enter applicant data and maintain applicant/candidate records in electronic form.
- You will use strong interpersonal skills to affect positive relationships with potential applicants, current candidates, and personal contacts.
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