Human Resources Assistant

Duties Processes a wide range of human resources transactions related to recruitment and placement, classification, employee relations, human resource development, and/or incentive awards. Provides technical assistance in the area of recruitment and placement. Participates in the execution of the merit placement/promotion program. Assists classification specialist by performing job audits and making classification determinations on a variety of clerical and technical occupations. Provides technical assistance in executing the employee relations program. Provides specific advice and guidance to supervisors, managers and employees on a variety of employee relation's matters, to include resolving minor employee problems. Conducts fact-finding investigations, researches pertinent guidance to assist in problem resolution, and responds to inquiries regarding requirements of proposed actions. Explains provisions of employee benefits and services programs, to employees and supervisors on matters relating to Workers' Compensation such as determination reassignments and light duty. Provides assistance to the Human Resources Development Specialist. Assists in planning and developing courses based on the needs of the organization and workforce. Advises employees and supervisors on available training, determining the appropriateness and effect of the proposed training career development or career enhancement. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-) prior to applying for this position. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri Army National Guard prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Missouri Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the Missouri Air National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-) prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Enlisted: MOS 36B or 42A Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Title 32 National Guard employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion). GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess clerical or administrative experience or training which demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of the position' and experience using computer and automation systems. GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 12 months of specialized experience in interpreting and analyzing regulations, policies, and procedures relating to a wide variety of civil service human resources specialties to provide advice or counseling to employees and supervisors. The specialized experience must demonstrate your ability to adapt and interpret guides and use sound judgment in completing personnel actions and in resolving issues. Experience which demonstrates your ability to use a variety of automated personnel systems and programs. Experience which demonstrates your ability to communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to develop and present materials to management and employees to gain acceptance and understanding of findings and recommendations. GS-06 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 9 months of specialized experience in one or more areas of human resources personnel operations; experience making person-to-person contacts to explain regulatory, procedural and policy requirements; processing transactions of an unusually complicated nature such as regulatory and procedural problems; and preparing reports using data from various government source documents and according to prescribed guidelines. GS-05 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 6 months of specialized experience in one or more areas of personnel operations; experience making person-to-person contacts to explain regulatory, procedural and policy requirements; processing transactions of an unusually complicated nature such as regulatory and procedural problems; following oral or written instructions to accomplish work; establishing and retrieving files and information; and experience using common computer software designed for word processing. This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position at the GS-05 grade level, you must possess 3 academic years of education in an accredited college or university and at least 90 semester hours of study. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ). Benefits Review our benefits How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Benefits Review our benefits Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. Helpful Hints for Applying: - Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number. - Be specific and include details about the experience and duties performed that relates to the position you are applying for. - Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held. 2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable. 3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified". Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the