HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/OA)

Specialized Experience: GS-05: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-04) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as performing administrative support functions in the area of Human Resources (HR). Examples of specialized experience include: inputting and/or extracting data into an automated Human Resources (HR) or compensation system, verifying and updating training, benefits or personnel and position data and records, processing a variety of personnel actions related to employment, providing basic HR information to customers. GS-06: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GS-05) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized Experience is defined as providing administrative or technical support involving employment or compensation records to include updating and verifying employment or position data or records in an automated system, assessing basic system or procedural issues related to the processing or auditing of a variety of personnel or payroll actions or records; and applying regulations, policy and problem-solving skills in order to assess and resolve customer inquiries regarding basic employment or compensation related processes or procedures impacting personnel data, appointments, compensation or benefits. Time-in-Grade GS-05: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must been the time in grade requirement. Those that have held GS-03 position or higher in the preceding 52 weeks on a permanent competitive appointment may be considered. Time-in-Grade GS-06: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-05 or higher grade in Federal Service. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.
Who may apply: Current/Former Permanent Federal Employees, 30% or More Disabled Veterans; Veterans Recruitment Appointment, Schedule A, Peace Corps and Vista, Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan and other Special Appointment Authorities applicants in the local commuting area with the exception of Veterans Employment Opportunities Act, Eligible Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants, and eligible PPP applicants. Position will be filled the entry grade of GS-05 or GS-06.