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Human Resources Assistant (Oa)

U.S. Marine Corps


Job Location:

Beaufort, SC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 40736 - 40736
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

You will serve as a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (OA) in the Marine Corps Civilian Human Resources Office-
Southeast Human Resources Satellite Office Beaufort SC.

Before applying youre encouraged to learn more about federal human resources careers by visiting the HR Career Compass at: will assist HR Specialist in preparing reviewing and submitting Request for Personnel Action (RPAs) using DCPDS to ensure accuracy and completeness; resolve discrepancies and complete missing information.

  • You will assist with On-Boarding process of new appointments. Prepare new employee orientation packages; assist with NEO in-briefs and ensure in-processing forms are completed.
  • You will use automated data processing equipment and related software to prepare a variety of correspondence memorandums form and other documents to include technical reports dealing with strength reports.
  • You will provide basic program information and support regarding standard processing procedures and requirements related to the staffing program.

  • Requirements
    Conditions of employment
    • Must be a US Citizen.
    • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
    • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
    • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
    • Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
    • Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
    • This position requires the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Your response to the typing skill question on the Occupational Questionnaire will be used in your qualification determination.
    • This is a Term appointment not to exceed 1 year.
    Qualifications

    GS-06: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing support services to the Human Resources Director (HRD) and Human Resources Specialist in the areas of Staffing/Recruitment Position Management/classification Labor and Employee Relations and Performance Management as needed.

    GS-05: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Providing administrative assistance to support a Human Resources Office including data processing; preparing correspondence memorandums forms and reports; maintaining files and databases; and general office duties (e.g. greeting guests answering telephones receiving and distributing mail etc.).

    This position requires the ability to type at least 40 words per minute. Your response to the typing skill question on the Occupational Questionnaire will be used in your qualification determination.

    Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
    refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

    Education

    In lieu of general/specialized experience you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
    GS-05:
    Successfully completed four years of education above high school level
    OR
    Possess a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

    A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

    Additional information

    This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

    Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

    A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

    Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions.

    ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position grade level and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link:


    Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge skills abilities and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

    PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

    Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed

    If selected below the full performance level you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.



    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

    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.

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    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 Experience:

    Junior IC