Human Resources Assistant (OA)

Summary This vacancy is for a Human Resources Assistant (OA) position in the Human Resources Division located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland . The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Human Resources Assistant (OA), 0203-7/8, FPL GG-8, positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. Learn more about this agency Duties Help Reviews, codes and processes personnel requests and forms relevant to the specialty areas. Provides technical answers to staff (managers, employees, supervisors, etc.) pertaining to assigned program area(s). Advises employees about personnel, benefit and pay matters. Uses automated systems to complete personnel processing work. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. U.S. Citizen. Suitable for Federal employment. Registered for Selective Service, if applicable ( A one-year probationary period may be required. This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position. This is a Term Appointment; initial appointment is not to exceed (NTE) 4 years. This appointment may be extended up to 10 additional years at management discretion. A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the date you submit your application to complete the assessment. Qualifications To qualify for the position of Human Resources Assistant (OA), at GG-0203-7/8, all applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements listed below. Minimum Qualifications: To be minimally qualified for this position you must have a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute with three or fewer errors in a five-minute writing sample. AND Specialized Experience: For the GG-07 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG-06 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Maintaining personnel records and verifying supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness. Researching and providing guidance to employees on basic personnel, pay, and benefits inquiries. Entering and updating personnel and payroll information in automated HR systems. Reviewing, coding, and processing standard, recurring personnel actions in strict accordance with applicable regulatory guidance (e.g., non-benefit accessions and separations, change in work schedules, name changes). Specialized Experience: For the GG-08 , you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GG-07 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Maintaining personnel records and resolving discrepancies. Researching, interpreting, and applying HR regulations, pay rules, and procedural guidance to provide employees and managers with information on moderately complex personnel, benefits, or pay matters. Entering, validating, and troubleshooting personnel and payroll data in automated HR systems, including transactions requiring multiple nature-of-action codes or other unique coding scenarios. Reviewing, coding, and processing fairly complex personnel actions (e.g., benefits related actions, conversions, promotions). 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). 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. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience at either grade level. Additional information Applicants who apply under this Job Opportunity Announcement may opt-in (at their request) to allow the sharing of their resume, and other associated documents with other Federal Agencies who have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade and pay band (or its equivalent), and full performance level in the same duty location or commuting area of the duty location listed on the Job Opportunity Announcement. Individuals who have received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment, otherwise known as a buyout, must repay that incentive if they are reemployed by the Federal Government within five years of separation. Additionally, the following links provide information on various hiring authorities that may enable you to apply through merit assignment procedures, or be eligible for a non-competitive appointment. VRA (GS-11 or below) VEOA (permanent positions) 30% or more disabled veteran Military Spouse Persons with disabilities CTAP ICTAP Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. The Department of Commerce also provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis. TTY users can contact the Human Resources Office via the Federal Relay Service, View phone number on click.appcast.io. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.