Human Resources Assistant (Military Personnel)

Quick Facts

• Role: Human Resources Assistant (Military Personnel)

Description

You will serve as a subject-matter expert and primary information source for military personnel on personnel functions within the Military Personnel Section, with emphasis on the Career Development office. Responsibilities include reviewing and maintaining military personnel records, updating and processing actions through the Personnel Data System and Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS), and providing clerical support to ensure efficient office operations. You will also use office automation tools to produce HR documents and interpret information to support correct personnel actions and required legal/medical/administrative reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR subject-matter expertise for military members, commanders, and unit personnel

• Review reports/forms/documentation and construct/maintain relevant portions of military personnel records

• Update, inquire, and process actions through Personnel Data System and DJMS

• Perform clerical support to ensure efficient office operations

• Use office automation software to generate documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessments

• Male candidates must be registered for Selective Service

• Specialized experience (at least 1 year at the next lower grade GS-05 or equivalent) OR directly related graduate education OR a qualifying combination of experience and education

• Qualified typist required

• Effective oral and written communication

• Knowledge of military personnel regulations and procedures for personnel transactions

• Knowledge of military organizational structure and protocol

• Security clearance may be required

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available for eligible employees and their families; eligibility depends on the type of position held.