Human Resources Assistant.

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Summary

About the position:

This position is located in the NAF-HR office at Ramstein AB, Germany.

This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level as described in PD# 70202 for Human Resources Assistant, NF-0203-III. Applicants who qualify at the full performance level will be hired as NF-III in a non-developmental position.

Responsibilities

This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level as described in PD# 70202 for Human Resources Assistant, NF-0203-III position. Assignments are selected to ensure the development of skills and abilities needed to perform the full-performance level duties. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the full-performance level is reached. The employee works under closer than normal supervision wherein work is closely reviewed and detailed guidance provided as needed. As employee progresses, supervisory control diminishes until full performance level is accomplished.

At management’s request, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted no earlier than 6 months, considering employee.

NF-II Duties

Assists in providing recruitment and placement service to NAF activities by procedurally processing a full range of personnel actions such as appointments, position and pay changes, transfers, and separations. Maintains an applicant supply file, distributes vacancy lists and announcements, and runs referral listings. Checks for presence of necessary documents, for completion of all necessary items in each document, and for arrangement of necessary documents in proper sequence. Checks items of information for conformance to applicable laws, regulations, etc. Contacts appropriate sources to secure missing data or documents. Provides specific items of information to NAF employees regarding personnel matters including, but not limited to, insurance, retirement, 401(k), unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, and awards, found in commonly used regulations, instructions, or manuals. May in-process new employees, providing an overview of employee benefits and assisting in the completion of employment documents. May maintain Official Personnel Folders, position control registers, office files, group insurance files, etc. May be responsible for processing security checks to include installation records checks, state criminal history repository checks, and national agency checks. Operates a computer remote terminal and word processing equipment. Inputs personnel data into the automated NAF personnel data system to process a variety of personnel actions. May requisition forms and post changes to directives. Performs other related duties as assigned.

NF-III Duties

Provides recruitment and placement service to all NAF activities to include receiving requests to fill vacant positions, preparing and forwarding lists of applicants, arranging for interviews, and maintaining applicant supply files. Conducts orientation for new employees on insurance benefits, unemployment compensation, social security benefits, retirement, and other programs applicable to NAF employees. Explains pay systems, differentials, hours of work, etc. Explains employee rights and responsibilities. Provides information to supervisors and employees on such matters as pay actions, health insurance, life insurance, and a wide variety of personnel actions. Serves as the authoritative source of information on procedural and regulatory requirements for submitting and processing all types of personnel actions. Answers inquiries concerning status of pending actions. Maintains official employee personnel records and files. Forwards timely and accurate copies of records for administrative and pay purposes to other offices as required. Computes rates of pay on all increases (pay adjustments and step increases) for employees in activities serviced to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Maintains controls of within-grade increases to ensure due dates are met. Prepares, in final form, the full range of personnel actions. Computes service computation dates. Administers workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation programs. Inputs personnel data into the automated NAF personnel data system and is responsible for the maintenance of the system. May be responsible for processing and tracking status of installation records checks, state criminal history repository checks, and national agency checks. Establishes new record series as required and disposes of records according to records management directives. May research and download forms and publications and post updates to directives. May participate in planning and conducting the local NAF wage survey IAW regulatory guidance. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

3

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Conditions of Employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• Incumbent must currently reside OCONUS in Germany.
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone.Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant’s eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date,08/30/2021

The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is US Citizens and legal US residents in Germany. US Resident Aliens must possess a valid, Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), a social security number, and be a citizen of a NATO country. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. Must be able to provide documentation proving legal residence status overseas.

• Business Based Action
• Family Member Preference
• Military Spouse Preference
• Outside Applicant Veteran
• Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran
• Transition Hiring Preference

In order to qualify, you must meet the 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.

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Qualifying Experience:

Experience working in an office setting responsible for clerical work of any kind; experience following established rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements of one or more areas of a personnel system; experience utilizing office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel); experience providing customer service.

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Experience interpreting/applying personnel laws, policies, regulations, procedures; utilizing automated personnel systems, software, databases; communicating information and assistance on personnel topics to customers; generating personnel reports for review of personnel stats. Experience must have been sufficiently demanding to demonstrate ability to perform at this pay band level. Knowledge of office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel) is required. Best qualified would have experience that required the applicant to acquire and apply a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements of NAF personnel administration but it is not required.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit.
• Probationary period may be required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government’s interest.
• LQA is not authorized.
• Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category.
  

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance

Drug test required

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

• Required Documents
  

Required

The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.).

• Resume
  

Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement.

If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Diploma/ GED
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• Other (2)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript
  

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person’s personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

• Benefits
• How to Apply
  

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documentssection above.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/30/2021 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Applyto access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documentsto be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.

It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the

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Agency contact information

Ramstein NAF HR Office

Email

Address

Ramstein NAF HR

86 FSS/FSCN, Unit 3221

APO, AE 09094-0535

US

Next steps

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

• Fair & Transparent
  

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:

• An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.
• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
• An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.
  

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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