PROGRAM ASSISTANT (OA)

Full Job Description

You will serve as a PROGRAM ASSISTANT (OA) in the MANPOWER DIRECTORATE of MCAS CHERRY POINT. The President has ordered a government-wide hiring freeze subject to certain limited exceptions.

This position is subject to the hiring freeze.

Although we are moving forward with the consideration of candidates, we will not make a selection for this vacancy announcement unless and until the position is no longer subject to the hiring freeze.

Your resume must 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: Assisting in personnel management by analyzing facts and statistical data AND applying human resources management rules and regulations.

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/0300/management-and-program-clerical-and-assistance-series-0344/ 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 initiate, submit and track all Requests for Personnel Action (RPAs) including Recruit/Fills, Promotions, Details, Removals, Reassignments and classification changes.
• You will review all Notifications for Personnel Action, identify errors, and research and coordinate corrective action.
• You will ensure all Position Descriptions (PD) /Job Descriptions (JD) have the correct organization codes prior to signature by the Classification Authority.
• You will ensure all positions have the correct Position Designation Record (PDR) and clearance level with the Station Security Officer.
• You will coordinate updates to Departmental Organizational Charts, update Position Management information as needed and serve on process improvement teams to identify errors, collect data and analyze and present findings.