Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement/OA)

Veterans Health Administration; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Little Rock, AR seeks a Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement/OA) to support applicant questions, assist with recruitment and placement processes, and utilize USA Staffing. The role includes preparing automated reports and creating Excel spreadsheets to track information while interpreting policies and guidelines.

Promotional potential exists to the full performance level once requirements are met.

Qualifications

• GS-5 requires a transcript for qualification; no substitution at GS-6.
• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may qualify for Federal service.
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required if using foreign education.

Responsibilities

• Assist applicants with questions and the application process.
• Support recruitment and placement processes and procedures.
• Use USA Staffing to answer application status questions and provide information.
• Prepare and generate automated reports; create Excel spreadsheets to track information.
• Interpret policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Data entry

Report generation

Excel

Education

Transcript submission

Foreign education evaluation

Tools

USA Staffing

Excel

Job description

Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement/OA)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

These vacancies are located in the Delegated Examining Office (DEO) Call Center under the Human Resources Operations Office (HROO), Workforce Management and Consulting (WMC).

Key Responsibilities

The major duties of the HR Assistant (Recruitment and Placement/OA) position within the Delegated Examining Office (DEO) Call Center include, but are not limited to: Assisting applicants with questions and application processes and procedures. Assisting with recruitment and placement processes and procedures. Utilizing USA Staffing to assist with questions regarding application processes, status of application, and other information.

Preparing and generating a variety of automated reports. Creating spreadsheets and tracking information using Excel or equivalent. Interpreting policies, procedures, regulations and guidelines. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisor's discretion Telework: This position may be authorized for ad hoc telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Ad hoc is defined as occasional, non-recurring telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. This is not a remote position.

Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment and Placement/OA)/PD00768A and PD00767A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at the GS-6 grade level. At the GS-5 grade level, a transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $40736 – $59031/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-14.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.