The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6). The 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. This position is not remote, employee will be assigned to the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) in Salisbury NC.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Assisting HR specialist with the on boarding of new employees Independently conducting orientation for new appointees as determined appropriate Reviewing completed documents for missing or conflicting applicant information, as required Accomplishing routine support tasks within the HR office Maintaining files and/or employee records, position descriptions, training records, or other HR items Assisting HR Specialist with identifying proper documentation to ensure the electronic personnel file is current and up to date during the recruitment and onboarding process Responding 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. Performs other duties as assigned 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, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available at the Service Chief's discretion 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. Virtual: This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement) SBU/PD99947A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/19/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-5 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks under his or her latest non-temporary competitive appointment. For a GS-6 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-5. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. To qualify for this position at the GS-5 level, you meet one of the following: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-4 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to:Scheduling and coordinating various appointments; Electronically monitoring case assignment status and regularly performing necessary follow-up actions; Reviewing documentation for accuracy; Entering and retrieving data and information from automated databases and websites; Maintaining personnel files and training records; and responding to walk-in, telephone, and email inquiries. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have (4) full years of education above the high school level. (Transcripts required if using education to qualify). OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond (2) two years above high school (only education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement). (Transcripts required if using education to qualify). To qualify for this position at the GS-6 level, you meet the following: GS-6 Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-5) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically 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. staffing and recruitment, employee benefits.); Utilizing automated systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and web-based HR systems; Responding to employee/applicant inquiries in person or in writing; Establishing and maintaining filing systems; Providing orientation to new employees; Providing guidance on HR actions; and responding to inquiries concerning job applications. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Analytical ReasoningRecruitment/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. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VHA VISN 6 Human Resources 3518 WESTGATE DRIVE DURHAM, NC 27707 US
• Name: Angely Harris
• Phone: 910-853-3546
• Email: [email protected]