HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY/OA)

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions, GS-0203 series. (INTERNAL APPLICANTS) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position including knowledge of, and skill in applying, an extensive body of military personnel rules, regulations, procedures, and precedents relating to promotions, reassignments, personnel actions, transitions, in and out-processing, officer and enlisted records, military awards, and/or recognition programs. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position including knowledge of, and skill in applying, an extensive body of military personnel rules, regulations, procedures, and precedents relating to promotions, reassignments, personnel actions, transitions, in and out-processing, officer and enlisted records, military awards, and/or recognition programs.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed graduate level education in a field directly related which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. (INTERNAL APPLICANTS) One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-06 level. (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.

TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Army Military Personnel programs to include promotions, reassignment, personnel actions, transitions, in and out-processing, officer/enlisted records, and military awards. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and similar matters Ability to use various computer programs PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Provides technical support and assistance in processing military personnel actions. As a Senior Technician of the Section: plans work to be accomplished; interpret policies and procedures and establishes priorities. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in support of the office.

Interviews personnel and obtain additional information from previously completed files and records to make initial determination of eligibility of the individual for the requested action based upon technical knowledge and applicable regulations.