Human Resources Assistant (Classification)

US Army Civilian Human Resources Agency•Rock Island, IL

About The Position

Serves as a Human Resources Assistant in the Civilian Human Resources Agency, Defense Health Agency Center of Excellence Classification Service Center. The role performs classification work for General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions, grades 01 through 07, with duties at the GS-07 level reflecting full performance. Work at lower grade levels is developmental and performed under close supervision. The recruitment offers promotion to the target grade without further competition when the selectee is eligible and recommended by management. The position may be authorized for situational telework; existing in-person work exemptions are reviewed for applicability at selection. Multiple positions may be filled. A one-year probationary period applies, and continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination, a background investigation and credit check, and obtaining and maintaining eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access for the duration of employment.

Requirements

Meet the applicable qualification requirements for GS-5, GS-6, or GS-7 through specialized experience, education, or an allowable combination of education and experience.
For GS-5 specialized experience: one year using relevant guidelines, manuals, references, and procedures; providing clerical support; assisting customers and HR specialists; and entering or retrieving data in an automated system, or qualifying education/combination.
For GS-6 specialized experience: one year conducting administrative duties supporting an HR program; using procedural guidelines, work samples, references, operating procedures, and manuals; verifying position description content; and entering or retrieving automated-system data, or qualifying education/combination.
For GS-7 specialized experience: one year researching, interpreting, and applying HR laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines; using HR information automation systems for classification support; querying and retrieving information from a database; and using Microsoft Word and other automated databases to create documents or reports, or qualifying education/combination.
Meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement if currently or recently employed in a General Schedule position: 52 weeks at GS-4 for GS-5, GS-5 for GS-6, or GS-6 for GS-7.
Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 1 security investigation or access; appointment is subject to suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, and credit check.
Applicants using foreign education must provide evidence that it has been evaluated as equivalent to education from an accredited U.S. program or received full credit at an accredited U.S. college or university.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Applicants must meet one or more of the listed employment-authority categories to be eligible to apply.

Responsibilities

Conduct classification reviews by gathering information through audits with incumbents, discussions with supervisors, and review of classification standards and organization charts.
Classify General Schedule and Federal Wage System positions, grades 01 through 07.
Classify and maintain position description files for summer hires, student aids, and co-ops.
Analyze duties, apply classification standards, and prepare evaluation statements justifying position title, series, and grade.
Review incoming Office of Personnel Management standards, determine affected jobs, and provide listings to specialists.
Answer supervisors’ and employees’ general questions about position classification procedures and filing appeals.
Enter data into the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and Fully Automated System for Classification (FASCLASS).
Use personnel computers, word-processing and other office automation equipment, and software programs.