Summary This Human Resources Assistant position is a full-time position at multiple locations and supports the Southwest Region, Office of Human Resources team. This position provides technical and administrative Human Resources (HR) related support for the Southwest Region HR team with a variety of HR related functions. These positions are eligible for part-time telework which require onsite days to the assigned service unit. This position reports to the Supervisory HR Specialist. Responsibilities Assists with technical and administrative work in support of recruitment and placement programs including merit promotion and delegated examining functions. Reviewing personnel requests, determining area of consideration, developing and issuing vacancy announcements; screening applications to determine completeness and basic eligibility; preparing certificates of qualified candidates; generating receipt acknowledgements and final action responses; performing qualifications analysis and rating on lower-grade positions as assigned; conducting and/or assisting in the conduct of rating panels; coding and processing personnel actions; preparing pre-appointment packages; in- processing employees; and providing a variety of general information regarding recruitment program functions, processes, and procedures. Providing technical and administrative support for a human resources office involving the application of personnel management principles, concepts, practices in two or more of the Human Resources functions including recruitment and placement and employee benefits program. Provides technical and administrative support for clerical tasks for recruitment and onboarding /new employee orientation. Coding and processing a variety of general human resources topics such as benefits, pay, leave, personnel records, and application for employment; and using personnel automation systems to input, update, or retrieve information. Interview employees and/or managers to obtain background information regarding specific incidents; summarizing relevant facts for HR Specialists; informally resolving recurring issues by explaining basic HR policies. Research case law to identify precedents for current labor relations problem or search similiar unfair labor practice complaints for potential problems in handling current cases. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year probationary period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. Schedule: Monday to Friday; 40 hour work week You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, GS-0203-6/7/8: GS-6: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-05 level in the Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: Coding and processing a variety of general human resources topics such as benefits, pay, leave, personnel records, and application for employment; and using personnel automation systems to input, update, or retrieve information. GS-7: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level in the federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: Providing technical and administrative support for a human resources office involving the application of personnel management principles, concepts, practices in two or more of the Human Resources functions including recruitment and placement, pay administration, personnel security and employee benefits program. GS-8: Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples include: Independently resolving payroll issues and processing the full range of personnel actions; possess experience utilizing an automated recruitment and staffing system (i.e. USA Staffing) to post vacancies, review applicant qualifications, refer qualified applicants, and send out notification of results; responding to management and applicant inquiries regarding recruitment issues; providing technical assistance to higher level staffing specialists in a variety of recruitment and placement and/or classification activities. Time In Grade Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education There are no education requirements. Additional Information This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html. Remote - Within the Local Commuting Area. A position designation used when there is some frequency for an onsite presence (e.g., expectation for in-person collaboration or other in-person work activities on an irregular basis, or duties require an irregular, but consistent, e.g., twice per month, presence at the agency worksite). For these positions, employees should have an official worksite/alternative worksite within the local commuting area. The term "official worksite/alternative worksite" will be used throughout this Instruction in referencing a remote worker's worksite, since their official worksite is an alternative worksite as well. Remote - Outside the Local Commuting Area. A position designation used when there is little to no onsite presence (e.g., expectation is for in-person requirement once or twice annually). For these positions, employees are not required to have an official worksite/alternative worksite within the local commuting area. Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240 days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their directly related previous non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. This position is not covered by a Bargaining Unit. Recruitment or Relocation Incentives may be authorized and is subject to availability and service unit approval. If offered, you will be required to sign a one (1) year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the service agreement will result in repayment of the incentive. The Indian Health Service (IHS), National Health Service Corps (NHSC), and the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) have student loan repayment programs for qualifying health disciplines. This is a competitive process separate from the hiring process. Opportunities for LRP are based on agency hiring priorities and availability of funds. For additional information please visit: For IHS - http://www.ihs.gov/loanrepayment/ For NHSC - https://nhsc.hrsa.gov/loanrepayment/ For HRSA Nurse Corps - https://bhw.hrsa.gov/loansscholarships/nursecorps This position has promotion potential to the GS-08 grade level. Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and "Regulatory/Administrative" approval. Promotion to the next higher grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.