Human Resources Assistant, GS-0203-07/08, FPL 08, (DE)

Department of Education - Office of Finance and Operations · Multiple Locations

Company

Department of Education - Office of Finance and Operations

Location

Multiple Locations

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy.

This position is located in the US Department of Education, Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Human Resources (OHR), Recruitment, Staffing, and Compensation Division (RSCD). RSCD is responsible for is responsible for providing operational HR services in the areas of recruitment, staffing, placement, position classification, position management, and compensation.

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Conditions of Employment

Relocation will not be paid.
You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint Check.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.

Conditions of Employment

TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY:

You may be eligible for occasional telework in which you are required to report to the office on a regular basis. Participation must be requested and approved by the supervisor and there must be a signed telework agreement. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor. You must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency policy from the approved work location.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-07, if you possess the specialize experience.

Specialized Experience for the GS-07
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-06 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience coding and processing various types of personnel actions ensuring accuracy and compliance.
2. Experience scanning and uploading documents to employees' Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) or a similar system, ensuring that documents are legible and indexed in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
3. Experience providing assisting with on-boarding new employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Skill in personnel coding and processing procedures to manage the appropriate disposition of personnel forms and related documentation.
2. Knowledge of Human Resources regulations, principles, policies, rules and terminology to research, analyze and organize facts related to a variety of situations, respond to a variety of Human Resources-related inquiries, resolve technical discrepancies and provide advice/make recommendations in support of one or more Human Resources specialty area(s) or program(s).
3. Knowledge of personnel record keeping procedures and organizational structure to maintain personnel references and/or organization files. Practical knowledge of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act to assure confidentiality of documents and records and to safeguard all personnel and payroll information.
4. Knowledge of all Human Resources program specializations (recruitment, staffing, placement, position classification, position management, and compensation) and their inter-relationships to provide Human Resources support services to the Director, Human Resources Supervisor and Human Resources Specialists.

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-08, if you possess the specialize experience.

Specialized Experience for the GS-08
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-07 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience training and/or assisting others in coding and processing various types of personnel actions ensuring accuracy and compliance.
2. Experience maintaining personnel records; scanning and uploading documents to employees' Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF) or a similar system.
3. Experience providing assistance and/or answers to recurring Human Resources-related questions as it relates to on-boarding new employees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).

1. Skill in Human Resources systems including Web Federal Personnel/Payroll System (WebFPPS) and Workforce Transformation Tracking System (WTTS) or similar systems in order to affect the full range of personnel/payroll actions, troubleshoot processing errors and suspense issues, create/generate reports upon request.
2. Knowledge in all Human Resources program specializations (recruitment, staffing, placement, position classification, position management, and compensation).
3. Knowledge of personnel recording keeping procedures and organizational structure to maintain personnel references and/or organization files. Practical knowledge of the Privacy Act and Freedom of Information Act to assure confidentiality of documents and records and to safeguard all personnel and payroll information.

Additional information

Veterans’ Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email [email protected] to schedule a session with a career counselor (“Veterans Counseling Session” should be placed in the subject line of the email).

Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment.

Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check.

Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered non-essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures.

Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure.

Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit.

Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.

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.

As an ED employee, you will also benefit from our family-friendly work environment. As part of our commitment to maintain a productive balance between work and home, we offer excused leave for Parent/Teacher Conferences (3 hours); excused leave for annual health screenings (4 hours); and matching leave for community volunteer service. Other flexibilities that may be available to you include telework and alternative work schedules. You may be eligible to receive a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to receive a relocation incentive for this position. To receive this incentive payment, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon. You may be eligible to participate in the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive for this position. To receive student loan repayments, you will be required to sign a service agreement obligating you to remain with the U.S. Department of Education for a specified period as agreed upon.

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