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Human Resources Assistant (Military)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command
US Army Cadet Command
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Summary

About the Position: This position is located with the US Army Cadet Command, 7th Brigade, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Overview

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Hiring complete
Posted 08/31/22
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$49,549 - $64,410 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 8
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
50% or less - Business travel may be required up to 30% of the time.
Appointment type
Term - 31 Dec 2023
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
SWDM225500553683D
Control number
674809500

Duties

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  • Interpret and apply DA, TRADOC, and organization regulatory and policy guidance, University regulatory and policy guidance and previous precedent.
  • Prepare enrollment and contract documents for students enrolling in the basic and advanced courses to include requesting transcripts on new individuals interested in pursuing ROTC.
  • Prepare Cadet Action packets for Cadets going to the Cadet Summer Training (CST).
  • Contact and coordinate with location National Guard and Reserve recruiters in the referral and placement of Cadets into National Guard or Army Reserve units as part of the Simultaneous Membership Program.
  • Monitor Cadet life cycle performance and academic transcripts, transfer of credit, GPA, Tuition and Fees, academic major, class rolls and student contact information to ensure continued compliance with eligibility and commissioning requirements.
  • Prepare medical and personnel files for cadet attending Cadet Summer Training and Cadet Professional Development Training.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
  • Business travel (TDY) up to 30% (Position may require 6-12 weeks TDY in support of USACC Cadet Summer training at Fort Knox).
  • May be required to complete a one year trial period.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: Work that involves technical skill and the use of automated systems to update military personnel records for Cadets; perform personnel functions and provide services in support of military Cadre personnel actions to include, maintaining travel and lodging arrangements, government travel, certification of travel and pay documents; prepare processing evaluations, awards, in-processing/out-processing, leave, leave log, and promotions.

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

  • Customer Service
  • Military
  • Technical Competence
  • Written Communication

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this position, you may qualify if your education meets the definition below and is directly related to the position being filled:

One and a half years of graduate education meets the requirements for GS-08. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work (transcripts MUST be provided).

OR

Combination of experience and education as described above which, when combined, is equivalent to 100% of the qualification requirements. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university (transcripts MUST be provided).

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required..
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a Career Program (CP) 50 - Military Personnel Management position.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • If a MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.
  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application..
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within a designated time frame identified by the organization. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency's telework policy.
  • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/.
  • Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
  • Employee is required to attend the Acculturation C3PO third week from Entrance on Duty at Fort Knox

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential.

TERM Appointment NTE 31 Dec 2023:

  1. This position is a Term appointment not to exceed 31 Dec 2023. This position may be extended in one year increments up to eight years and may be converted to a permanent appointment without further competition.
  2. To be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a TERM appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating of at least fully successful or equivalent.

Agency contact information

Army Applicant Help Desk
Address
DM-APF-W0MTAA HQ USA CADET CMD
DO NOT MAIL
Fort Knox, KY 40121
US

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