Summary About the position: This position is located at NAF Human Resources Office, Ramstein AB, Germany. The primary purpose of this position is to provide HR advisory services and support to serviced management and employees. This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level for HR Assistant, NF-0203-III. Applicants who qualify at the full performance level will be hired as NF-III in a non-developmental position. This position may be eligible for Logistical Support. Responsibilities This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level for Human Resources Assistant, NF-0203-III position. Assignments are selected to ensure the development of skills and abilities needed to perform the full-performance level duties. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the full-performance level is reached. The employee works under closer than normal supervision wherein work is closely reviewed and detailed guidance provided as needed. As employee progresses, supervisory control diminishes until full performance level is accomplished. At management's request, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted no earlier than 6 months, considering employee. Serves as an authoritative source of information on procedural and regulatory requirements pertaining to HR personnel matters. Provides guidance and informational resources to supervisors and employees. Explains employee rights and responsibilities. Receives and reviews personnel action requests and supporting documents for validity and completion. Conducts strategic recruitment discussions to advise on recruitment strategies. Advises on permanent and/or temporary placement actions. Explains hiring preferences and priority considerations in the recruitment process to management and/or applicant. Formulates position qualifications for job announcement postings. Creates and releases job opportunity announcements. Generates applicant lists for the issuing of hiring certificate(s). Verifies applicant eligibilities; and makes qualification determinations of applicants. Issues certificate of qualified applicants to selecting official for consideration. Audits returned certificate to validate selection(s) are compliant to statutory laws and policies. Extends job offers and initiates pre-employment process. Completes assigned and applicable onboarding tasks/responsibilities. Coordinates entrance on duty date once pre-employment requirements are favorably met. Prepares for and conducts in-processing briefing. Completes new hire record by ensuring all tasks are complete to include in-processing and all new hire documents are uploaded to the recruitment casefile. Ensures personnel documents are placed into the official personnel file. Conducts orientation for new employees providing information on insurance, retirement, and 401k savings benefits; workers' compensation; and unemployment compensation. Tracks employee benefits eligibility window. Explains life qualifying events in accordance with HIPAA special enrollment rights and open enrollment. Administers workers' compensation and unemployment compensation programs. Maintains and locates position descriptions. Reviews and verifies organizational structures provided by management. Enters position descriptions into an automated library; and uploads supporting documents into its casefile. Completes cursory reviews of previously classified position descriptions. Responsible for the maintenance of the personnel data system. Enters personnel data into the automated NAF personnel data system. Completes applicant and position builds. Codes personnel actions in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Processes personnel actions in accordance with applicable rules and procedures. Generates personnel information reports. Identifies and corrects discrepancies in personnel data. Advises management on routine pay and leave administration actions. Explains pay systems, differentials, hours of work, etc. Sets pay in accordance with applicable laws, policy, and guidance. Computes rates of pay increases (promotions, pay adjustments, step increases, etc.) in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Monitors and processes within-grade increases in accordance with applicable guidelines. May participate in planning and conducting the local NAF wage survey IAW regulatory guidance. Computes service computation dates. Answers inquiries concerning status of pending actions. Maintains official employee personnel records and files. Forwards timely and accurate copies of records for administrative and pay purposes to other offices as required. May be responsible for processing and tracking status of installation records checks, state criminal history repository checks, and national agency checks. Establishes new record series as required and disposes of records according to records management directives. May research and download forms and publications and post updates to directives. Creates and edits user accounts in automated recruitment tool. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12656402 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 01/08/2025 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Qualifying Experience: NF-II Level: Experience working in an office setting responsible for clerical work of any kind; experience following established rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements of one or more areas of a personnel system; experience utilizing office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel); experience providing customer service. NF-III Level: Experience interpreting/applying personnel laws, policies, regulations, procedures; utilizing automated personnel systems, software, databases; communicating information and assistance on personnel topics to customers; generating personnel reports for review of personnel stats. Experience must have been sufficiently demanding to demonstrate ability to perform at this pay band level. Knowledge of office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel) is required. Best qualified would have experience that required the applicant to acquire and apply a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements of NAF personnel administration but it is not required. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not be authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.