Announcement will close on 9/11/2023 -OR- once it reaches 50 applicants. Telework: This position may be authorized. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Remote/Virtual: Not Authorized. Location: Clement J Zablocki Veterans Hospital, 5000 W National Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53295. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies across VISN 12 in the Human Resources Management Service.

Duties

This position is part of the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN-12) for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Human Resources Assistant (HRA) will be assigned to provide Recruitment and Placement (R&P) services to any of the 8 facilities in VISN 12 which are located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Major Duties: At the GS-5 and GS-6 developmental levels, the incumbent has knowledge of, and skill in applying a standardized body of HR rules, procedures, and operations concerning recruitment and placement sufficient to:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2023. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Grade Requirements: GS-5 Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-4 level in federal service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Tracking, coordinating, updating, editing, compiling, and maintaining files and records; Clerical and administrative skills such as records management; Skill in using computer applications for functions such as Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and Communication and interpersonal relation skills sufficient to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers both verbally and in writing. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor's degree. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond high school education. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) GS-6 Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 level in federal service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Working with Human Resources requirements, procedures, operations, and terminology; Working with HR functions and sections within HR (e.g. recruitment, classification, benefits, etc.); Utilizing automated systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access programs, and web-based systems; Processing requests for personnel action; Working with office management procedures including organization of regulatory materials, files, and records; Making decisions, resolving problems or discrepancies based on knowledge of personnel processing rules, regulations, and procedures; preparing paperwork for new employees; Providing in-processing services for new employees; Providing a wide range of information with respect to employee benefit programs such as health benefits, life insurance, thrift savings plan; Providing information to employees on special program entitlements, and Application procedures for merit promotion consideration, reinstatement, transfer, etc. GS-7 Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 level in federal service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Qualifying specialized experience includes: Answering inquiries concerning merit promotion procedure, procedures for reinstatement or transfer to another Federal Agency, and job vacancies for which application are being accepted; Identifying whether test needs to be administered; Identify whether employees applying for promotions meet the time-in-grade requirements; Identifying appropriate regulatory codes, nature of action, and the appropriate pay step to be entered on the HR action request; Accomplishing routine support tasks within the HR office; Providing routine information; Requesting HR records from the records center; Initiating HR actions; Maintaining files and/or employee records, position descriptions, training records, or other HR items; and Using a personal computer, terminal, and office software programs to enter data, complete forms, and correct errors and omissions in HR documents, files, and records as needed. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Contacts

• Address VHA VISN 12 Human Resources FOUR WESTBROOK CORPORATE TOWER 11301 W. CERMAK ROAD, SUITE 810 WESTCHESTER, IL 60154-5768 US
• Name: Heather Poole
• Phone: 414-384-2000 X47778
• Email: [email protected]