The primary purpose of this position is to support and augment the work of HR Specialists and to perform a variety of supporting Human Resources recruitment and placement assignments for a variety of positions in different personnel and pay systems. *** Selectees must be able to physically work onsite. This is not a remote position ***

Duties

Assists HR specialist with onboarding new employees. Applies an extensive body of HR rules, procedures, and operations sufficient to perform a wide variety of interrelated and/or non-standard HR support work. Maintains files and/or employee records, position descriptions, training records, or other HR items. Answer inquiries concerning merit promotions procedures, procedures for reinstatement or transfer to another Federal agency, and job vacancies for which applications are being accepted. Conducts orientation for new appointees Explains pay rates, pay periods, within grade increases, annual and sick leave accrual, etc. Responds to applicant inquiries regarding procedures for completing applications, status of job announcements, hiring procedures, and competencies needed to fulfill a position's major duties and/or requirements, etc. Assists specialists by maintaining automated databases in order to track information and extract data used to generate documents, records, reports, and spreadsheets. Request HR records from the record center. Uses word processing and/or other office automation equipment and various software programs and HR database systems. Reviews and prepares correspondence and provide a variety of information as appropriate. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: At section chief discretion- available after 90 days Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. This position is eligible for Ad Hoc telework only. Ad Hoc Telework is telework that occurs on an occasional, non-routine basis- available after 90 days. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant R&P, 99947-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/25/2023. Grade Requirements: GS-05 Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 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. Specialized experience would include, but are not limited to: answering phone calls, responding to email inquiries, and greeting visitors; scheduling appointments, gathering information from files, databases and documents; entering information into systems and databases; utilizing software programs to extract, revise, or sort information from files, records or databases. Other examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: (1) responding to requests for information; (2) preparing forms, reports and correspondence; (3) researching and extracting information from policies, procedures and manuals; (4) creating, editing and updating letters, memorandums, and other documents in automated data processing systems; (5) updating database records. 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 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-06 Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 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. Specialized experience would include, but are not limited to: 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-07 Level: Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 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. Specialized experience would include, but are not limited to: Assist with on boarding of new employees to include arranging physical examinations (based on occupation), ensuring completion of all appropriate benefits forms, extending job offers, coordinating Entry-on-Duty and/or release dates from losing office, forwards pre-employment packets to new appointees, and coordinates with other related functional offices involve in on-boarding; conducts orientation for new appointees; and coordinates and process required clearance documents for employees leaving the agency or federal service. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: CommunicationsComputer SkillsCustomer Service (Clerical/Technical)Recruitment/PlacementTechnical Competence 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: Work is generally sedentary and requires sitting, walking, standing, bending, and/or carrying light items. Work is performed in an office setting which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VHA VISN 6 Human Resources 3518 WESTGATE DRIVE DURHAM, NC 27707 US
• Name: Alexandria Williams
• Phone: 202-308-0955
• Email: [email protected]