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Posted: January 30, 2026 (6 days ago)

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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MIL/OA)

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Salary

$57,641 - $71,092

per year

Closes

February 5, 2026

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 officer commissioning programs for the U.S.

Marine Corps by handling administrative tasks like processing applications, managing financial aid, tracking medical screenings, and coordinating security clearances.

It's a clerical role focused on ensuring candidates move smoothly through programs like the Officer Candidate Course and Platoon Leaders Class.

A good fit would be someone with experience in office support, attention to detail, and an interest in military recruitment who can follow regulations accurately.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience at GS-06 level or equivalent in clerical support for background screening, document review, and processing applicant packages for officer programs
  • Knowledge of Marine Corps Officer Programs such as Officer Candidate Course (OCC) and Platoon Leaders Class (PLC)
  • Ability to apply relevant regulations and guidelines for military officer programs
  • Experience managing financial assistance programs like Platoon Leaders Class Financial Assistance Program (FAP) and Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program (MCTAP)
  • Proficiency in tracking administrative phases of medical screening processes
  • Skills in initiating and coordinating security clearances for candidates
  • Experience as a database manager for systems like Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MIL/OA) in the MARINE CORPS RECRUITING COMMAND of 12TH MARINE CORPS DISTRICT.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of 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: Providing clerical support such as administering background screening, reviewing documents, and/or processing applicant packages for commissioning programs (e.g.

Marine Corps Officer Programs - the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC), the Officer Candidates Class (OCC), or similar programs).

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 manage the administration of the Officer Candidate Course (OCC) and Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) officer commissioning programs.
  • You will apply appropriate regulations and guidelines associated with Marine Officer Programs.
  • ou will manage the Platoon Leaders Class Financial Assistance Program (FAP) and Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program (MCTAP).
  • You will track all administrative phases of the medical screening process.
  • You will initiate and coordinate candidate's security clearance.
  • You will serve as Marine Corps Recruiting Information Support System (MCRISS) database manager.
  • You will provide accurate program information to applicants in a professional manner.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/30/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/31/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12875402-26-RJM