Human Resources Assistant (Employee Relations/Oa)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command•Robins AFB, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to perform a variety of technical and administrative work in support of the Labor Relations, Employee Relations and Workforce Management Branch functions. This role serves as a primary point of contact for information and assistance regarding program requirements and processing procedures related to the Performance Management and Incentive Awards Programs. The position also provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for various Employee Relations programs such as voluntary leave transfer, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, complaints, indebtedness, financial assistance, and drug testing. Additionally, the role involves performing administrative and clerical support duties for the Employee Relations Office and utilizing multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents and formats. Typing is a requirement for this position.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
A security clearance may be required
If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Position may be subject to random drug testing
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Employee must maintain current certifications
Disclosure of Political Appointments
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
The incumbent must have the ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-05, or equivalent in other pay systems.
One year at the GS-05 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level.
TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
Knowledge of an extensive body of employee relations rules, policies, methods, procedures, operations, and principles to perform limited technical work of a non-controversial nature.
Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.
Skill in typing; a qualified typist is required.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to plan and organize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.
If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement.
Recruitment incentives may/may not be authorized
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
Position may be subject to random drug testing
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Employee must maintain current certifications
Disclosure of Political Appointments
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
If using education to qualify, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here .
To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position.
You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.
Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.
120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date.
Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
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.

Responsibilities

Serves as primary point of contact for information and assistance regarding program requirements and processing procedures that relate to the Performance Management and Incentive Awards Programs.
Provides technical guidance, information, and assistance for a variety of Employee Relations programs such as voluntary leave transfer, disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, complaints, indebtedness, financial assistance, and drug testing.
Performs administrative and clerical support duties in support of Employee Relations Office.
Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc.
Conducts recurring types of interviews to develop facts such as circumstances concerning an incident.
Composes narrative reports, summaries, or letters explaining routine technical actions.
Processes documents and actions.
Assists the Employee Relations staff in locating and identifying similar or related cases/actions and researching problems by obtaining relevant facts about the problem.
Evaluates the adequacy of these facts in light of established precedents.
Explains options available based upon analysis of individual circumstances.
Utilizes various office automation software processing procedures and function keys to produce a wide range of documents, such as graphics or tables within text, to edit and reformat electronic drafts, and to update and revise existing databases or spreadsheets.
Researches files to extract relevant information needed to prepare reports and respond to requests for information.

Benefits

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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.
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