Human Resources Assistant (Mil/Oa)

Department of the Navy Headquarters•Santa Barbara, CA

About The Position

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill positions at various Department of the Navy Commands, including but not limited to Marine Corps and Commander, Navy Installations. The Human Resources Assistant manages administrative functions associated with the Officer Candidate Course (OCC) and Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) commissioning programs, and provides administrative support for Officer Programs. The role serves as administrative assistant to the Officer Selection Officer (OSO), coordinating the academic calendar, scheduling meetings, and arranging travel for applicants and candidates. It also reviews applicant medical forms and prepares official correspondence and other documentation for the Officer Selection Team (OST). The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 level, including clerical support such as background screening, document review, or processing applicant packages for commissioning programs. Applicants must be able to type at least 40 words per minute. The position requires an interim and/or final Secret security clearance, a government travel credit card, and may involve travel to locations in the continental United States and overseas, including remote or isolated sites. This is a mission-essential position.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
New Department of the Navy employees must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Current federal employees applying for GS jobs generally must meet the one-year time-in-grade requirement by the announcement closing date.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final Secret security clearance before entering on duty.
Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
Must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods; travel may include CONUS and OCONUS locations and remote or isolated sites.
Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.
Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-06 grade level, providing clerical support such as administering background screening, reviewing documents, and/or processing applicant packages for commissioning programs.

Responsibilities

Manage the administration and functions associated with the Officer Candidate Course (OCC) and Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) commissioning programs.
Monitor applicants, officer candidates, and commissioned officers for Officer Programs and provide administrative action.
Serve as administrative assistant to the Officer Selection Officer (OSO).
Coordinate the OSO's academic calendar, schedule meetings, and arrange travel for applicants and candidates.
Review and screen applicant medical forms to ensure they are current, complete, and accurate.
Develop and prepare Officer Selection Team (OST) official correspondence, lists, vouchers, medical documents, reports, and memoranda.
Support organization or facility continuity of operations and completion of mission-essential tasks.