Human Resources Assistant (Naf), Nf-03

Summary
A first cutoff date applies to this vacancy. Complete applications received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on 12 Jan 2024 will receive initial consideration.
There are two (2) vacancies at this location.
It is the applicant's responsibility to read all sections and associated links in this vacancy announcement.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the closing date.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties
Assists senior Human Resources staff in a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources Office. 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 requiring an in-depth knowledge of public sector laws, regulations and operating procedures applicable to Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) civilian Human Resources.
Coordinates with management officials to recruit for position vacancies. Conducts strategic recruitment discussions with management officials to advise on recruitment strategies. Participates in mass hiring, or selection events. Creates and posts vacancy announcements. Rates resumes for qualifications, hiring preference/priority criteria and other job related criteria. Refers qualified candidates to management for consideration. Responds to applicant and management inquiries on procedures such as application procedures, application statuses, criteria used in qualifications decisions. Validates management selections are compliant with statutory and regulatory requirements. Extends job offers and conducts pre-employment screenings, reference checks, initiates background checks and federal investigations. Assists selectees during pre-employment process and continually keeps the selectee and management apprised of onboarding and screening status. Coordinates entrance on duty dates once pre-employment requirements are met, prepares new hire paperwork and provides new employee orientation briefings. Advises on and enrolls employees in benefits programs. Schedules out-processing for departing employees, ensuring clearance from the installation, termination of benefits and the separation requirements are met.
Assists with minor employee relations and/or labor relations actions, such as advice and assistance regarding performance management, workers' compensation and preparation of packages for suitability determination when pre-employment screenings indicate derogatory information.
Enters data into and ensures the maintenance of human resource information systems. Establishes and maintains official folders, files and reports. Answers general Human Resources questions and inquiries. Performs miscellaneous clerical work such as typing a variety of documents, compiling information from reports, creating and maintaining folders and written responses to applicant or management inquiries. Uses automated systems to track requests for personnel actions and continually updates status of assigned personnel actions. Interacts professionally with staff and customers internal and external to the organization on a variety of matters and inquiries. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• Direct Deposit and Social Security Card are required upon appointment
• Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
• Satisfactory completion of employment verification (E-Verify) check
• One year probationary period may be required
• A valid passport may be required for overseas travel

Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE CLEARLY VERIFIABLE IN YOUR RESUME. GOVERNMENT POSITIONS MUST INCLUDE PAY PLAN, SERIES, GRADE, TO AND FROM DATES, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCY/DEPARTMENT. Must include at least one year of experience performing duties at a level which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform successfully in the position.
Minimum qualifications include:

• Possess six (6) months of work experience in a Human Resources profession demonstrating the capability to perform a variety of
• recruitment support, employee relations support or personnel action processing functions.
• Possess prior experience using Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the ability to work with a variety of Human Resources information systems.

Those applicants who meet the highly qualifying criteria will be initially referred; Highly Qualifying Criteria Includes:

• Ability to travel occasionally for training purposes.
• Prior work experience in a NAF Human Resources Office.

Education
Education is not required for this position and will not be utilized in determining minimum qualifications or as a substitution for experience unless indicated in the vacancy. If you would like for your education to be considered by the hiring panel as part of your overall accomplishments, you must attach copies of transcripts (online transcripts will be accepted). Only education from accredited and pre-accredited institutions will be accepted. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency in the United States. For more information, please click here.
Additional information

• A manual application may be obtained by contacting the servicing NAF Human Resources Office listed on this announcement. If you are applying manually, all required documentation must be received no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs will not be authorized based upon eligibility and a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Please check out our application information kit to view additional information you may find useful when applying for our jobs.
• The Duty Station for this position is located at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will be expected to physically reside within commuting distance of Fort Sam Houston, TX. Telework is not guaranteed, however you may be eligible based on current agency policy.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your experience is subject to evaluation and verification against the information in your resume. The numeric rating you receive is a self-assessment only and is based on your responses to the questionnaire. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. If a determination is made that you rated yourself higher than is supported by your resume, or if your resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or you may be considered ineligible.

• Benefits
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• 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: Our job application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a resume.
  Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.
  The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference
  
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
  • Other Document not Listed
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript
  
  Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.
  The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
  Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
  Classified or government sensitive information
  Social Security Number (SSN)
  Photos of yourself
  Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
  Encrypted and digitally signed documents
  Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
  If 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
  Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2312064587. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
  It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).
  If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, including screen shots which clearly display the error and time it occurred. Late applications are accepted on a case-by-case basis under limited circumstances.
  Agency contact information
  Carrie Johnson
  Phone
  (210) 466-1826
  Email
  carrie.j.johnson10.naf@army.mil
  Address
  CC-NAF-W6BD20 IMCOM FMWR HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
  Next steps
  Referred applicants will be evaluated by a rating panel to determine the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience, education, and/or certification. The top candidates will be forwarded to the hiring official for selection consideration and may undergo an interview and reference checks.
• Fair and Transparent
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents
The following documents must be submitted with your application:

• Resume

Optional: Our job application (DA Form 3433) will be accepted in place of a resume.
Please note that if you upload multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded version will be used to determine your qualifications for this position.
The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or claimed priority/preference

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Notification of Personnel Action for NAF Employees (DA Form 3434 or equivalent)
• Other Document not Listed
• PCS Orders
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
• Transcript

Only those documents listed above will be reviewed; additional documents are not necessary (i.e., performance appraisals, certificates, etc.). A cover letter is optional and will not be used in the initial rating by HR. You must ensure your experience is detailed in your resume.
The following documents will be forwarded to the hiring panel: Cover letter, resume, and transcripts.
Including any of the following on your resume may result in an ineligible rating:
Classified or government sensitive information
Social Security Number (SSN)
Photos of yourself
Personal information, such as specifically mentioning your age, gender, race/national origin, etc
Encrypted and digitally signed documents
Illegible documents or files that cannot be opened
If 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
Electronically https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for announcement number NENAFCC2312064587. All documentation required in the vacancy must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, on the closing date of the announcement.
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure they allow an acceptable amount of time prior to the close of a vacancy to create a USA Jobs account and complete the application process. All times displayed in this vacancy are based upon Eastern Standard Time (EST).
If you encounter technical difficulties which prevent you from applying, you must send an email to the agency contact listed on this vacancy, ...