About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS-0203-5/6/7, Human Resources Assistant (OA) located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, HUMAN RESOURCES SERVICE CENTER HEADQUARTERS in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia. This position is open to status candidates in the local commuting area of Washington, D.C.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-05 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-04 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Performs processing and verification of routine personnel and pay actions to permanent and temporary civilian employee records to produce accurate and timely personnel actions in accordance with Office of Personnel Management rules, agency policies, and established procedures Performs standardized staffing clerical support functions to applicant records, recruitment sources, and eligibility registers to produce accurate applicant tracking, referral documentation, and applicant notification correspondence supporting staffing actions. Performs clerical classification support and data verification to position records, competitive level codes, bargaining unit status, and organizational data to produce accurate position information and reports by verifying codes and troubleshooting routine data discrepancies. Uses word processing and office automation tools to create, edit, and distribute HR documents and electronic correspondence to produce accurate standardized letters, reports, and records through proper use of software applications and electronic communication systems. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. OR Education: Successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical, junior college, college or university OR have a combination of experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education. (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. To qualify at the GS-06 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Processes the full range of personnel and pay actions, including novel or unusual actions of civilian employee personnel and pay records to produce accurate and compliant personnel actions by examining moderately complex pay issues and applying applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Performs non-standard staffing support duties to applicant files and recruitment actions to produce qualified referral lists and staffing documentation by reviewing applications, applying OPM qualification standards, veterans' preference, and applicable hiring authorities. Prepares and issues vacancy announcements to recruitment actions using USA STAFFING and other authorized recruiting sources to produce properly advertised vacancies by ensuring announcements meet OPM and agency recruitment requirements. Processes classification support actions and position data requests to standard position descriptions and organizational records to produce accurate position management data by assigning and verifying codes, generating reports, and resolving discrepancies in position and organizational structures. Uses word processing and office automation tools to create, edit, and distribute HR documents and electronic correspondence to produce accurate and timely reports, letters, and records by applying established formatting standards and electronic communication procedures. NOTE: Education can not be substituted for experience at this grade level. To qualify at the GS-07 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Processes the full range of personnel and pay actions, including complex actions to civilian employee personnel and pay records to produce accurate and compliant personnel actions by researching moderately complex pay issues, applying laws and regulations, and serving as technical resource to lower graded employees. Apply appointing authorities, qualification standards, and employment regulations to applicant files and staffing actions to produce qualified applicant referrals and advisory support to managers by screening applications, ranking applicants, and explaining legal and regulatory staffing requirements and options. Performs delegated staffing support functions to permanent and temporary recruitment actions to produce properly executed hiring actions by assisting with job analysis, establishing evaluation criteria, preparing vacancy announcements, applying merit promotion principles, and administering job offers and applicant notifications. Classifies and administers position data for common occupations and selected data elements to position descriptions, organizational records, and classification requests to produce accurate and complete classification actions by independently validating BUS codes, FLSA status, drug testing designation, furlough category, and resolving discrepancies for specialist review. Provides technical guidance and automated document support to managers, employees, and HR users to produce effective HR service delivery by advising on HR information systems, conducting pre-employment interviews, coordinating PCS and travel actions, and producing complex HR documents using office automation tools. Education: Successfully completed 1 academic year of graduate level education in a field directly related to doing the work of the position OR have a combination of experience as described in the job opportunity announcement and education. (NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesYou will serve as an Human Resources Assistant (OA) and be responsible for providing clerical and technical support for processing a full range of staffing and position classification actions and to independently perform certain routine assignments . Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Examines pay issues to employee records to ensure accurate pay actions in compliance with laws and regulations. Provides staffing guidance to managers to support compliant hiring decisions based on regulatory requirements. Provides HR system information to managers and employees to enable effective use of HR information systems. Provides technical guidance to managers and employees to maintain accurate HR processing and consistent procedures. Administers classification data reviews to position records to verify accurate workforce and position information. 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. Reasonable Accommodation InformationRequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a moderate risk/public trust clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.