Human Resources Assistant (OA)

About the role

This 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. 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. 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