Human Resources Assistant


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Duties

Performs a wide variety of technical support in a generalist capacity to administer the NAF Human Resources Program.
Receives and processes a wide variety of routine and complex personnel actions.
Coordinates with management officials to recruit for position vacancies.
Answers general human resources questions and inquiries.
Uses systems to track requests for personnel actions and update status of actions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
A one year probationary period may be required
Occasional travel for training purposes to off post locations is required
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
Must complete CHRA NAF Career Path I within 18 months of position placement
Completion of DA Form 3433 is required prior to entrance on duty
Pursuant to EO 14043, all Federal employees, regardless of duty location or work arrangement, must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 22, 2021, or before entrance on duty if after November 22, subject to exceptions as required by law.
If selected, the agency will provide information regarding what documentation is needed and how to request any legally required exceptions from this requirement.
Proof of vaccination will be required. To ensure compliance with this mandate, review the vaccination requirements, to include timelines for receiving required doses, at the following: https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/

Qualifications

NF-02 (Developmental)
Possess six (6) months of progressively responsible clerical/administrative experience, which demonstrates the ability to accomplish various human resources tasks and utilize human resource information systems.
The experience and ability listed above must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

NF-03
1. Possess six (6) months of work experience in a human resources profession which demonstrates the capability to perform a variety of recruitment support, employee relations support or personnel action processing functions.
2. Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
3. Ability to work with a variety of human resources information systems.
The experience and ability listed above must be reflected on your resume to be considered eligible for this position.

Highly Preferred: In addition to the qualifications listed above, applicants will possess prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office. Applicants that meet Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others may be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list

Additional information

Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is within the Local commuting area of Fort Drum, NY. This includes the counties of St. Lawrence, Oswego, Jefferson and Lewis. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) moving to the area within 30 days from the closing date of this announcement and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) Preference eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.)

Manual Application:

If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 PM on the closing date of the announcement in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.

Allowances, Incentives and PCS Costs:

Allowances, differentials or incentives will not be paid.
Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government’s interest.

Other:

Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Eligible for situational telework as described by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) examples: not being allowed in the office due to a Pandemic, post closure due to inclement weather, etc.
We recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.

Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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.
Candidates will be rated against Highly Preferred criteria first.
Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

NAF Preference – Involuntarily Separated From the Military
NAF Preference – Spouse Employment Preference (SEP)
NAF Priority Consideration – Business Based Action
NAF Priority Consideration – Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
NAF Priority Consideration – Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
NAF Priority Consideration – Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration – Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
NAF Priority Consideration – Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Required documents for each consideration category can be found in the applicant information kit, point of contact information is listed at the bottom of this announcement if applicants have any questions about these consideration groups or documents. Applicants are also welcome to reach out to confirm receipt of the required documents or information when submitting an application for this position.
Eligibilities are listed above in the consideration order in accordance with the AR 215-3. Applicants will only be awarded the highest preference/priority consideration found eligible.

By claiming the “Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)” or “Current APF Employee (CAE)” priority consideration eligibility, applicants are self-certifying that they may not be eligible for other priority considerations. Failure to provide supporting documentation to validate preference or priority consideration claims could adversely impact the applicant’s eligibility.
For additional information on what may be required to support the applicant’s eligibility claim, please refer to our Applicant Information Kit

CNE/FNE/CAE priority consideration must be clearly defined in order to grant the priority consideration. We will need position title, series, grade, location and agency in order determine priority consideration. To ensure we have enough information, we encourage you to submit a copy of your most recent personnel action.

If you are claiming Military Spouse Employment Preference, please note: A military spouse is defined as the wife or husband of an active duty member of the US Armed Forces, including the US Coast Guard and the full time National Guard or Reserves. For the purposes of this preference, the marriage must have occurred PRIOR to the service member’s relocation via a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move to the military sponsor’s new duty station. A copy of your Sponsor’s complete Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Orders (along with proof of marriage if applicant’s name does not appear on sponsor’s orders) must be uploaded with your application to receive preference.

Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies. The following documents must be submitted with your application:
- Resume
  Optional: Job Application (DA Form 3433) will accepted in place of a Resume.
  
  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.
  
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority consideration:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- DA Form 3433
- Training Certificates of Completion
- References or Letters of Recommendation
- DA 3434 or equivalent
- PCS Orders
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Reasonable Accommodation Documentation
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- TranscriptIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:
- Electronically
- Manually: A manual application can be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources representative listed on this vacancy announcement.