HR Asst (Oa)

THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR.

Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to 4 years if/when funding becomes available.

The primary purpose of the HR ASST (OA) GS-0203-6/7 is to is to provide limited technical assistance to Human Resources Specialists servicing both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state.

• Coordinates human resources transactions on a daily basis with management officials employees the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and HRO. Advises and provides procedural and technical guidance to managers supervisors and applicants on recruitment and placement qualification requirements merit promotion procedures transfers eligibility determinations methods of recruitment and initial employment.
• Receives and reviews all application packets for accuracy and notifies all applicants of discrepancies. Compiles and sends results of nomination/selection board to higher level specialist for reviews. Notifies candidates of the result of their application. Uses a variety of source documents regulations and guides in determining proper procedures to follow when filling positions.
• Processes incoming Requests for Personnel Actions (RPAs). Screens requests documents and reports for completeness and accuracy. Inputs data into the Automated Personnel System. Researches validates and provides information on position descriptions. Composes and prepares routine correspondence.
• Provides advice and support to managers supervisors commanders and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for a variety of professional administrative technical and clerical occupations. Assists in educating commanders managers and supervisors on the various programs. Responds to inquires on recruitment and placement related matters.

The position resides within the infrastructure and support functions of the state National Guard; the incumbent is not subject to mobilization nor is the work described part of the military mission; and the incumbent does not perform a key advisory or essential administrative role that is inherently addition the position must meet one of the following: It does not have a comparable military function; the position is required in full-time (civilian) role when the organization or similar military position is mobilized to perform continuing post-mobilization functions; or the position requires a skill or competency that necessitates technical expertise or professional qualifications that cannot be readily found in the military structure of the state military force.

At the lower grade level of GS-06 the incumbent performs the basic duties and has the basic responsibilities as described above; however assistance guidance and support from the supervisor or co-workers is provided as required until statutory and performance requirements for advancement to the next higher level are met.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

Recruitment/Relocation
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive IS NOT authorized.

PCS
Relocation Costs IS NOT authorized based on determination that Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is not in the Government best interest.

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a one or two year trial period.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must maintain proper security clearance.

HR ASST (OA) GS-0203-6/7: 06 (Trainee) Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force or similar human resources experience.

HR ASST (OA) GS-0203-6/7: 07: Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. Specialized experience may have been demonstrated by performing duties such as: familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force or similar human resources experience.

TRAINEE POSITION: Applicants not meeting full qualifications for the GS-07 position indicated above may be considered for GS-06 trainee if qualified. Statement-of-Difference of qualification requirements for each are indicated. If appointed as trainee the selectee may be non-competitively promoted to GS-07 upon meeting full qualifications and recommendations of supervisor.

Your resume must have complete information: Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each describing your experience please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.

Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date: You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by 09/03/2026