Job Description

Human Resources Assistant (Military/Office Automation)

The U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command (USMEPCOM) is a joint Department of Defense command responsible for processing applicants into five branches of military service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard). The primary purpose of this position is to provide administrative assistance with transportation arrangements for military enlistees.

Opening and closing dates: 07/15/2025 to 07/29/2025

$34,454 - $44,786 per year

GS 5

Few vacancies in the following locations:

• El Segundo, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Fort Dix, NJ
• Fort Hamilton, NY

No remote job

25% or less - Business travel is approximately 25%

No

Permanent

Full-time

Competitive

None

0203 Human Resources Assistance

No

Not Required

No

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Suitability/Fitness

No

Yes

DABR251884834896

840583300

This job is open to the following:

• Federal employees - Competitive service
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
• Land and base management
• Veterans
• Military spouses

Duties include:

• Serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, and directing them appropriately.
• Maintain office security by controlling access via the reception desk such as issuing and/or collecting visitor badges and maintaining visitor logs.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming calls.
• Prepare correspondence in accordance with agency regulations.
• Inform visitors and applicants by answering or referring inquiries.
• Obtain applicant information to process entrance documents from individuals who are enlisting/re-enlisting into the military service.
• Manage projection scheduling lists that records applicant processing requirements.
• Perform records management of electronic and paper applicant records.
• Utilize several military personnel database systems to update and/or maintain information to ensure the most current and accurate data available.
• Operate a variety of office automation equipment to prepare enlistment and other military personnel documents.

Conditions of employment:

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Due to the nature of this position, the incumbent will be required to work unscheduled overtime to accommodate fluctuations in workload based on the daily mission requirements.
• This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete applicable Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS Training within 30 days of entering the position and/or as required.
• Some positions may have a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of less than 25% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications:

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Maintaining applicant records by updating account information; Obtaining data from applicants for completion of personnel records; Capturing applicant's fingerprints for pre-employment background checks; and Utilizing office automation software programs to accomplish tasks.

OR Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

This position requires a qualified typist. A qualified typist can type 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Clerical
• Communications
• Computer Skills
• Customer Service

Time in Grade Requirement: Candidates may be advanced without time restriction to positions up to GS-05 if the position to be filled is no more than two grades above the lowest grade the employee held within the preceding 52 weeks under his or her latest non-temporary competitive appointment.

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.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/29/2025 to receive consideration.

• To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
• Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted.
• After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
• You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
• It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance:

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable

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Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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