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HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MIL/OA)

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Santa Barbara, California

Salary

$58,827 - $76,476

per year

Closes

April 10, 2026More DOD jobs →

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 human resources tasks for Marine Corps officer training programs, such as managing applications, handling paperwork for financial aid and security checks, and providing information to candidates.

It's ideal for someone with office experience who enjoys organizing records, following rules, and helping people navigate military programs.

A detail-oriented person with good communication skills would fit well.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-06 level or equivalent, including clerical support like background screening, document review, and processing applicant packages
  • Experience developing and maintaining personnel records and case files
  • Knowledge of policies, instructions, and procedures for official personnel filing
  • Ability to research issues, fact-find, and recommend solutions
  • Skill in responding to inquiries about programs, entitlements, and procedures
  • Proficiency in managing databases and tracking administrative processes like medical screenings and security clearances

Full Job Description

You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MIL/OA) within 12TH MARINE CORPS DISTRICT.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector providing clerical support such as administering background screening, reviewing documents, and/or processing applicant packages for commissioning programs: develop case files to maintain personnel records; research for fact finding to recommend solutions to recurring issues; administer policy, instruction, and procedures pertaining to filing in official personnel records; and respond to visitor and caller inquiries regarding programs, entitlements, and/or program procedures.

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.
  • You will manage the Platoon Leaders Class Financial Assistance Program (FAP) and Marine Corps Tuition Assistance Program (MCTAP).
  • You will initiate and coordinate candidate's security clearance.
  • You will track all administrative phases of the medical screening process.
  • 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: 4/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/6/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: IMP-12929747-26-KTP