MWR Human Resources Assistant

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Overview

Telework eligibleNoRemote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $54,225 - $58,429 per year Pay scale & grade NF 3 Promotion potential None Work scheduleFull-time - 35-40 hours per weekTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Appointment typePermanent - First Application Cut-Off: Friday, October 23, 2026Supervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a unionNoDrug testNoSecurity clearanceSecretPosition sensitivity and riskNoncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate RiskFinancial disclosure requiredNoAnnouncement number27-13088505Control number888438900

Occupations and job series

• 0203 Human Resources Assistance

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources (HR) Office; Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services; Commander, Navy Region Southwest (CNRSW), Naval Air Station Fallon, Human Resources Office. Incumbent serves as an HR Assistant and performs office clerical duties in support of all HR functions and office maintenance and performs support and/or assistant with recruitment/staffing and onboarding.

Duties

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Recruiting/Staffing (includes but not limited to):

• Prepares vacancy announcements, makes qualification determinations for all vacancies; may arrange interviews for job applicants, and other work related to recruitment actions as needed. At the Region level, assists HR Specialists assigned to the Recruiting Section in performing a full range of recruitment and staffing duties including the above and the following:
• Contacts selectees and offers positions.
• Provides initial background investigation documents to appointees after offer of position.
• Prepares new hire documents for orientation.
• Ensures employee official personnel files (OPFs) are organized properly and all pertinent documentation is filed properly and timely.
• Maintains job vacancy files, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Notifies applicants of non-selection.

General (includes but not limited to):

• Develops spreadsheets (e.g., Excel, other databases) to support work associated with one or more of the HR functional areas.
• Receives and answers general questions from customers related to one or more of the HR functional areas and refers questions of a more complex nature to the HR subject matter expert for action/response.
• May serve as the main point of contact for timekeeping matters to include entering data, updating timecards, running reports and performing pay period end processes.
• May be required to present HR-related training to FFR personnel.
• Prepares and inputs Personnel Action Requests (PARs) into SAPHR and other employee changes.
• Enters data into recruitment and staffing trackers for updates
• Maintains various files; performs file disposals according to prescribed schedule.
• May initiate and process T1 background investigation documents including electronic questionnaires for NAF Personnel serving in Non-Sensitive positions. Coordinates with cognizant Activity Security Manager for investigations requiring T3 level and above.
• Generates reports serving various purposes (e.g., staffing rates, due dates, etc.).
• Recommends changes to standard procedures.
• Attends required local and regional meetings as HR representative.

Benefits (includes but not limited to):

• Assists with the management, administration and maintenance of the CNIC NAF Health & Welfare plans (e.g., receives/reviews enrollment applications for completeness/accuracy, receives/reviews changes and termination actions for completeness).
• Resolves benefit claim issues through interaction with insurance carriers, other HR branches, employees, etc.
• Composes correspondence to employees, retirees, former employees, CNIC Regions/Installations, and/or third party vendors to obtain information needed to ensure prompt processing of contributions and for dissemination of benefits related information.
• Assists with coordination of annual enrollment efforts and monthly new hire enrollments.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring the incumbent to obtain and maintain security clearance eligibility at the secret level.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a T3 Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of clerical and/or admin experience
• 2 years NAF HR experience preferred.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying general HR theories, concepts, and/or practices to perform a variety of support related assignments in the areas of classification, recruiting, employee relations, labor relations, benefits, retirement and employment suitability.
• Knowledge of formats, punctuation, grammar, and clerical steps to process and prepare correspondence and documents in an accurate manner.
• Knowledge of Federal records procedures and regulations (e.g., documentation retention requirements, OPF structure).
• Ability to provide general advice and assistance on interpretation of basic HR policy and regulations related to the specific HR functional area to which assigned.
• Skill in the use of a Human Resources Information System (e.g., SAPHR, KRONOS, etc.) and federal job postings platform (e.g. USA STAFFING).
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and technically sound reports related to the specific HR functional area to which assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must possess interpersonal skills.

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Additional information

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

Non-U.S. citizens with fewer than three years of recent residential history in the U.S. may be determined ineligible for employment.

Some positions have special requirements. Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required.

In accordance with the Real ID Act of 2005, if a candidate or new hire requires access to a military installation and does not have a REAL ID, identity will need to be established. Identity is established by presenting either one (1) Acceptable Credential or by presenting an acceptable combination of Source Identify Documents. Acceptable Credentials are listed in List A and Acceptable Source Identity Documents are listed in Lists B and C in the link below (page 3). If using an Acceptable Credential, only one (1) from List A is required and if using Acceptable Source Identity Documents, one (1) from List B and one (1) from List C is required. https://www.oni.navy.mil/Portals/12/Vistors/Base%20Access%20Form.pdf?ver=2017-08-28-065204-693

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.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. Resumes will be rated based on the information provided to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume.

Required Documents

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The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume
• Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s); if degree hasn't been conferred, provide copy of HS Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: When submitting transcripts for an Associate degree or higher, proof of a high school diploma or equivalent is not required. All transcripts MUST show student's name, the name of the awarding university or educational institution, degree type, awarded/conferred date, and the field of study (major). If your degree has not been awarded and/or you possess certificates of completion for DoD approved competency-based training courses, and/or a valid CDA/MSA credential(s), you MUST also provide a copy of your HS Diploma or equivalent. Altered transcripts will not be accepted.

Transcripts from foreign colleges must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered. Applicants are responsible to obtain and submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency which is a private U.S. organization. Credential evaluations are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost of the selected service.

Foreign high school transcripts or diplomas do not require credential evaluation but must be in English or a certified translation.

How to Apply

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Applicants must apply online. Click the blue APPLY button at the top of this announcement to apply.

Reminder: Federal agencies are required to limit resumes to two (2) pages or less. Please review the Required Documents section of this announcement for more details.

Agency contact information

Natasha Capellan-White Email natasha.t.capellan-white.naf@us.navy.mil Address NAS Fallon
4755 Pasture Road, Building 309, Rm#33
Fallon, NV 89496
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Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.