Human Resources Assistant (Military/Office Automation).

USMEPCOM; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Salary includes locality pay

Job summary

US Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) in Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory, MN, seeks a federal records/clerk support role. You will direct visitors, manage calls, conduct pre-oath briefings, and handle sensitive records and documents essential to enlistment processes.

The position requires consistency with security protocols and accurate data handling. The role involves operating office equipment, fingerprint collection, and quality review of records to ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Typing 40 words per minute with minimal errors.

Responsibilities

• Direct visitors to appropriate contacts at the processing center.
• Answer or forward telephone calls to personnel.
• Maintain office security via reception duties and visitor logs.
• Prepare enlistment and other personnel documents using office equipment.
• Perform records management for electronic and paper applicant records.
• Obtain fingerprints to initiate background investigations.
• Review applicant records for compliance with requirements.
• Prepare recruitment and other personnel documents for enlistment or reenlistment.

Skills

Typing 40 WPM

Office automation

Education

Four years of education above high school

Tools

Office equipment/automation systems

Job description

Duties

• Aid visitors by directing them to appropriate points of contact within assigned processing center.
• Answer and/or forward telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Administer pre-oath briefings to inform applicants regarding processing center procedures.
• Maintain office security by controlling access (i.e. issuing visitor badges, maintaining visitor logs, etc.) via the reception desk.
• Operate a variety of office automation equipment to prepare enlistment and other military personnel documents.
• Perform records management of electronic and paper applicant records.
• Obtain military applicants’ fingerprints to initiate a background investigation.
• Perform quality review of military applicant records, packets, and forms to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Prepare recruitment and other military personnel documents for individuals enlisting or reenlisting into military service.

Duties

• Aid visitors by directing them to appropriate points of contact within assigned processing center.
• Answer and/or forward telephone calls to appropriate personnel.
• Administer pre-oath briefings to inform applicants regarding processing center procedures.
• Maintain office security by controlling access (i.e. issuing visitor badges, maintaining visitor logs, etc.) via the reception desk.
• Operate a variety of office automation equipment to prepare enlistment and other military personnel documents.
• Perform records management of electronic and paper applicant records.
• Obtain military applicants’ fingerprints to initiate a background investigation.
• Perform quality review of military applicant records, packets, and forms to ensure compliance with all requirements.
• Prepare recruitment and other military personnel documents for individuals enlisting or reenlisting into military service.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Employee may be required to work an occasional Saturday and/or shift work (work before 0600 or after 1800 hours).
• Employee will routinely be required to work unscheduled overtime to accommodate fluctuations in workload based on the daily mission requirements.
• Successful completion of applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training is required in order to access the MHS GENESIS System within 30 days of on-boarding and/or as required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience Statement (GS-04)

One year of specialized experience which includes: Utilizing office automation software to update account information; Obtaining data from applicants for completion of personnel records; Maintaining applicant records in accordance with an established filing system; Utilizing appropriate formatting to create written correspondence and/or documents. 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 two percentages.

Proficiency Required

This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.

Education

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 Human Capital & Resources Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Advanced in-hire MAY be authorized for those qualifying and subject to availability of funds.
• 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.

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:

On 4 October 2026, the US Military Processing Command (USMEPCOM) will officially align under the Department of War, transitioning from Department of the Army's oversight. Under this realignment, all current and future USMEPCOM personnel will transition into the Department of War (DoW) workforce.

This structural realignment is a strategic update to ensure the USMEPCOM's joint-service processing mission is directly integrated with the highest levels of national defense readiness under the Department of War (DoW).

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.