Human Resources Assistant (Classification).

U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Civilian Human Resources Agency in Rock Island, IL seeks a classification specialist capable of handling general schedule and federal wage system positions. The role involves auditing incumbents, reviewing standards, and maintaining position description files.

The incumbent will analyze duties, apply standards, and justify title, series and grade, with data input into DoD HR systems. Opportunities span GS-5 to GS-7 levels with development under supervision.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience references and procedural knowledge needed for federal HR classification.
• Experience with classification standards, position descriptions, and data systems is described in the GS-5/GS-6/GS-7 qualification sections.

Responsibilities

• Performs classification reviews by gathering information through audits with incumbents, discussions with supervisors, and reviewing classification standards and organization charts.
• Classifies all general schedule and federal wage system positions, grades 01 through 07.
• Classifies and maintains files for all position descriptions for summer hires, student aids and co-ops.
• Analyzes duties, applies classification standards, and writes evaluation statements to justify title, series and grade.
• Reviews all incoming OPM standards and determines the jobs to be affected and provides listing of those to the specialists.
• Answers general questions from supervisors and employees regarding procedures for classifying positions and filing appeals.
• Inputs data into the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and Fully Automated System for Classification (FASCLASS).
• Uses personnel computer, word processing and/or other office automation equipment and various software programs.

Job description

• Performs classification reviews by gathering information through audits with incumbents, discussions with supervisors, and reviewing classification standards and organization charts.
• Classifies all general schedule and federal wage system positions, grades 01 through 07.
• Classifies and maintains files for all position descriptions for summer hires, student aids and co-ops.
• Analyzes duties, applies classification standards, and writes evaluation statements to justify title, series and grade.
• Reviews all incoming OPM standards and determines the jobs to be affected and provides listing of those to the specialists.
• Answers general questions from supervisors and employees regarding procedures for classifying positions and filing appeals.
• Inputs data into the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and Fully Automated System for Classification (FASCLASS).
• Uses personnel computer, word processing and/or other office automation equipment and various software programs.

Duties

• Performs classification reviews by gathering information through audits with incumbents, discussions with supervisors, and reviewing classification standards and organization charts.
• Classifies all general schedule and federal wage system positions, grades 01 through 07.
• Classifies and maintains files for all position descriptions for summer hires, student aids and co-ops.
• Analyzes duties, applies classification standards, and writes evaluation statements to justify title, series and grade.
• Reviews all incoming OPM standards and determines the jobs to be affected and provides listing of those to the specialists.
• Answers general questions from supervisors and employees regarding procedures for classifying positions and filing appeals.
• Inputs data into the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and Fully Automated System for Classification (FASCLASS).
• Uses personnel computer, word processing and/or other office automation equipment and various software programs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-07 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Who May Apply:

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

Gs-5

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes utilizing the appropriate guidelines, manuals, references and procedures application to specific cases; providing clerical support to staff (i.e., writing correspondence, maintaining files, consolidating reports, etc.); utilizing various processes to assist customers and HR specialists; and inputting and/or retrieving data using an automated system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).

OR

Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-4).

Gs-6

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting administrative duties in support of a human resources program; utilizing established procedural guidelines, work samples, references, operating procedures and manuals; verifying position description content; and inputting and/or retrieving data using an automated system. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Human Resources.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-5).

Gs-7

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes research, interpret, apply appropriate laws, regulations, policies and guidelines in human resources functional areas; utilizing human resources information automation systems to deliver support services associated with classification; use a database system to query and retrieve information; and using Microsoft word and other automated databases to create documents and/or reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Human Resources.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-6).

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a Career Program (CP) 10 - Human Resources position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• May be authorized to Telework on a Situational basis.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests:

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.