Human Resources Assistant

Defense Contract Audit Agency•Lowell, MA

About The Position

The Human Resources Assistant advises customers on program eligibility, explains unmet criteria, recommends solutions to routine issues, and supports Human Resources Specialists with assigned programs and functions. The role identifies and resolves data inaccuracies and noncompliance, coordinates corrective actions, and researches regulations to advise managers on recruitment, placement, and employee relations matters. It reviews personnel action requests for completeness and compliance with agency and HR concepts, policies, guidance, and laws; applies knowledge of civilian pay entitlements, rules, and requirements to monitor data accuracy and regulatory compliance; and performs technical and administrative support duties, including preparing letters, agreements, and other documents for new hires. Applicants must meet applicable federal qualification requirements, including one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 or equivalent level, or qualifying education or a permitted combination of education and experience. The position requires typing at least 40 words per minute. The announcement also describes U.S. citizenship, security-investigation, and other conditions of employment. The role may be eligible for situational telework, subject to agency policy and supervisor or manager approval.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen, verified through E-Verify.
Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute.
One year of specialized experience at the GS-06 or equivalent level, documented in the resume. Specialized experience includes supporting HR personnel in recruitment, staffing, personnel actions, employee and labor relations; responding to HR-related customer inquiries; and using automated systems for personnel and payroll actions and daily tasks.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade, education, 90-days-after-competitive-appointment, and other qualification requirements within the stated timeframe, where applicable.
Must pass a personnel security investigation for occupancy of a sensitive position and/or access to classified information; additional investigation and clearance requirements apply for critical or special sensitive positions.
If given access to classified information or placed in a designated position, must comply with applicable drug-testing requirements.
One year of directly related graduate-level education may substitute for specialized experience; qualifying combinations of education and experience may also be used.
Foreign education must be documented and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. education when used to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

Advise customers on program eligibility, explain unmet criteria, recommend solutions to routine issues, and support Human Resources Specialists with assigned programs and functions.
Identify and resolve data inaccuracies and noncompliance, coordinate corrective actions, and research regulations to advise managers on recruitment, placement, and employee relations matters.
Review personnel action requests for completeness and compliance with agency and HR concepts, policies, guidance, and laws.
Apply knowledge of civilian pay entitlements, rules, and requirements to monitor data accuracy and compliance with regulations and procedures.
Perform technical and administrative support duties, including preparing letters, agreements, and other documents for new hires.