HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY).

Naval Education and Training Command; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Naval Education and Training Command in the United States seeks a detail-focused professional to review eligibility for naval service and manage enlistment applications. You will assemble initial enlisted service records, enter data into automated systems, and prepare correspondence and reports using word processing software.

Candidates should have strong written and verbal communication, accounting for grammar and accuracy, and the ability to work with various information sources to

Qualifications

• Applying personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and instructions to support human resources functions.
• Communicating effectively both orally and in writing to obtain, clarify, and provide information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrating a working knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to prepare clear, professional communications.
• Utilizing computers and office software to perform data entry, manage electronic files, prepare reports, and operate printers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial reviewer of eligibility for naval service using applicable directives and regulations.
• Review enlistment applications and process actions involving complex procedures.
• Review forms and other information from enlisted applicants and construct initial enlisted service records.
• Enter data into automated systems as required.
• Retrieve data from information sources for completing the initial service record.
• Maintain required forms, records and files pertaining to enlisted applicants.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and other documents in draft and final form using word processing software.

Education

Four years education above high school

Education-experience combination

Job description

Duties

• You will serve as the initial reviewer of eligibility for naval service utilizing applicable directives and regulations.
• You will review enlistment applications and process actions involving complex and unusual procedures.
• You will review forms, documents and other related information from enlisted applicants and construct initial enlisted service records.
• You will enter data into automated systems as required.
• You will retrieve data from various information sources for use in completing the initial service record.
• You will maintain required forms, records and files pertaining to enlisted applicants.
• You will prepare correspondence, reports and other documents in draft and final form using word processing software or other automated programs.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying personnel policies, procedures, rules, guidelines, and instructions to support human resources functions; 2) Communicating effectively both orally and in writing to obtain, clarify, and provide information to a variety of audiences; 3) Demonstrating a working knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation sufficient to prepare clear, accurate, and professional written communications; and 4) Utilizing computers and office software to perform data entry, manage electronic files, prepare reports, and operate printers.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:

Successful completion of four full academic years of education above high school

OR

A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Foreign Education - Education Completed In Foreign Colleges Or Universities May Be Used To Meet The Qualification Requirements If The Applicant Can Provide Documentation Indicating That The Foreign Education Is Comparable To That Received In An Accredited Educational Institution In The United States. It Is The Responsibility Of The Applicant To Provide Such Evidence When Applying. For Further Information, Visit:

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at:

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

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.