Human Resource Assistant
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0203-5/6, Human Resource Assistant located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OPERATING LOCATION-CIV HR RESOURCE OPS NE -CG-1C3NE -BALTIMORE MD. Duty location and salary will be determined upon selection. Promotion Potential: If this position is filled at a level below the full performance level, the selectee may be promoted without further competition. This implies no promise or guarantee of a promotion.
Major duties
You will serve as a Human Resource Assistant and be responsible for the intake, maintenance, processing, verification, and scanning of employment records related to Official Personnel Folders (OPF) for the USCG, Office of Civilian Personnel. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Researching documents, and resolving assigned FHR. Performing quality assurance reviews on eOPF records; ensuring mistakes are corrected and providing guidance and alternative solutions to problems that arise. Making determinations on actions that are improperly documented or are. Maintaining and processing files by using scanners to process, scan and convert forms into electronic format and into digital database (eOPF). Retrieving appropriate records from HR database Working with both active and inactive eOPFs to ensure that required documents are accounted for and are properly documented.
What you need to qualify
To 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. Assisting with filing, scanning, or maintaining HR documents within a personnel record system. Using automated systems (e.g., Microsoft Office, scanning software) to input or retrieve records data. Receiving, reviewing and ensuring completion of standard personnel forms. Following clearly defined HR procedures and guidelines to maintain confidentiality of employee files. Performing clerical or administrative support in an office setting involving document handling or file tracking. To qualify at the GS-06 level, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the federal service performing duties such as: Independently reviewing, verifying, and processing HR documents within HR Systems. Conducting quality assurance checks to ensure proper documentation and compliance with federal guidelines. Using HR Systems (e.g., FHR Navigator, USA Staffing, NFC) to resolve case discrepancies or retrieve personnel data. Providing guidance to lower-graded staff regarding HR processing procedures or documentation. Identifying and correcting discrepancies in personnel files involving benefits, retirement, or other actions. Applying applicable rules, policies, or procedures to ensure proper filing, classification, and record maintenance. NOTE: Education cannot 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. 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.
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