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Posted: April 16, 2026 (0 days ago)

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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MIL/OA)

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$45,409 - $59,031

per year

Closes

April 27, 2026More DOD jobs →

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 is for a human resources assistant in the U.S.

Marine Corps, where you'll help military personnel by processing applications, verifying eligibility for ID cards, answering questions about rules, and managing records using computer systems.

It's a good fit for someone with customer service experience who is detail-oriented and comfortable with office tasks like filing and typing.

Entry-level federal position at GS-5, ideal for those with at least one year of related administrative work.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, such as processing applications, reviewing records for accuracy, and applying program rules
  • Proficiency in using automated systems like the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) to update personal data and produce credentials
  • Strong communication skills to interview personnel, answer calls, and explain requirements clearly and tactfully
  • Ability to type correspondence, forms, and letters, including justifications for lost ID cards
  • Experience maintaining files, selecting records for destruction or transfer, and organizing correspondence and regulations
  • Familiarity with office equipment and verifying eligibility for federal government identification cards

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.

Your resume must also 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.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Processing customer applications and enrollment transactions; reviewing records and source documents to verify accuracy and eligibility; interpreting and applying program rules and regulations; communicating requirements to customers with tact and clarity; and utilizing automated systems and office equipment to produce official credentials and maintain records.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Human Resources Assistance Series 0203 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 answer telephone calls, providing accurate information and authoritative interpretation of rules.
  • You will interview personnel to verify eligibility for federal government identification cards and update personal data in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS).
  • You will type correspondence, including lost ID card justifications and various assistance letters and forms.
  • You will set up and maintain files of correspondence, circulars, regulations, bulletins, and orders, and select materials for destruction or transfer to records depositories.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12937642-26-LW