HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) ASSISTANT Job in Guam, GU

Vacancy No. JRM-25-383 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $40,000.00 to $50,000.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/10/2025 Close Date 7/18/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Guam, GU


Summary

This position is located at the Regional Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources Office (HRO), Quality of Life Programs (J9), Joint Region Marianas (JRM), Guam. The mission of JRM is to provide the highest quality programs and services to the military community through self-sustainment across all quality of life programs.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Current CNIC NAF or APF Employees at Warfighter and Family Readiness (J9), Joint Region Marianas (JRM); Morale Welfare Recreation (MWR) Department, Naval Base Guam (NBG); 36th Force Support Squadron (36FSS), Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) Guam; and Warfighter and Family Readiness (WFR), Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) Guam

Duties

Major duties and responsibilities are summarized below.

The purpose of the position is to perform human resource and administrative support functions requiring knowledge of civilian human resources functions and processes involving human resource and benefit transactions. Processes the full range of personnel actions for craft and trade and pay band nonappropriated fund (NAF) employees involving a variety of occupations. Processes Requests for Personnel Actions (SF-52s). Ensures supporting documents are complete and attached to SF-52 (e.g. job descriptions, set of duties, etc.). Provides assistance to customers on applicable procedures, instructions, and regulations. Reviews personnel action requests for correctness of position numbers and organizational data. Retrieves data for reports. Determines necessary documents needed to support transactions and ensures they are included in the action and OPF. Establishes and/or maintains OPFs, including consolidation with prior service records. Conducts new employee orientation. Answers employee questions. Ensures benefit enrollments are completed timely and accurately and contain necessary certifications. Assists employees in preparing documents necessary for background investigations. Assists in special projects by gathering data from files and automated systems, and extracting information from official personnel folders. Gathers background information on issues, researches current policy as it relates to the issue, and determines related trends that may impact on the issue at hand. Makes recommendation of necessary action based on research. Composes and types Vacancy Announcements for distribution by mail or E-mail within area of consideration. Prepares advertisement for publication in newspapers requested by the respective departments. Maintains case files for each Vacancy Announcement. Receives visitors and telephone calls; tactfully obtains information about purpose of call or visit, determines if matter can be handled personally, referred to another individual or office, or if it required supervisor's attention. Sets up and maintains databases, spreadsheets and centralized files. Prepares TDY and PCS travel orders for both APF and NAF.

A complete list of duties and responsibilities will be provided at the time of hire.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/). Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SFS0, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

At least one year of work experience or higher level education that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge of an extensive body of personnel processing rules, procedures or operations. Skill in oral expression to explain processes and procedural matters and provide basic program information. Knowledge of office file arrangement and the purpose and content of documents in the file, including OPFs, the ability to file and retrieve information and maintain suspense records in accordance with office filing procedures. Knowledge of steps and procedures used to process personnel documents. Skill in fact finding and researching files to find relevant information and to logically organize and report on collected information. Ability to make decisions, resolve problems or discrepancies based on knowledge of personnel processing rules, regulations and procedures. Ability to understand and provide basic program information. Knowledge of personnel processing language, procedures and options to process a full range of recurring types of official personnel actions. Knowledge of office file arrangement and the purpose and content of documents in the file, and ability to file and retrieve information and maintain suspense records in accordance with office filing procedures. Familiarity with and ability to type and use a computer including an automated personnel system, Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, Database, etc. Knowledge of personnel and staffing standardized rules, procedures terminology, or requirements related to personnel action processing activities and skill in applying this knowledge to work situations. Knowledge of formats, punctuation, grammar and clerical steps to process and prepare correspondence and documents in an accurate manner. Ability to make decisions, resolve problems or discrepancies based on knowledge of personnel processing rules, regulations and procedures. Basic knowledge of local personnel activities to perform routine clerical tasks.

Work is primarily sedentary. Some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items such as papers and files is required.

Subject to satisfactory completion of background checks.

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Additional information

Some positions have special requirements. In these cases, selection is tentative pending satisfactory completion of these requirements.

All selections are contingent upon obtaining satisfactory background and employment reference checks.

Males must be registered for or exempt from Selective Service (https://www.sss.gov/register/).

Selectees are required to participate in direct deposit.

We are an E-Verify participant.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of referral certificate.

The Department of the Navy is a drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by CNIC NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace. Military members and their families have a right to reliable and productive Federal workforce. ***Marijuana is a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act and therefore use of marijuana is illegal under Federal law regardless of State laws. A positive drug test result for marijuana (or any other drug tested for) will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and ineligibility to apply for a position within the Department of Defense for 6 months from the date of the drug test.***

The Department of the Navy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other non-merit factor.

The Department of the Navy provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to: JRMJ9NAFHRO@US.NAVY.MIL to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision to grant an accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT FOR NAF APPLICANTS: Authority to request this information is derived from 5 U.S.C. 301, Departmental Regulations. The purpose of this information is to determine the qualifications, suitability, and availability of applicants for employment with a NAF activity, and of current employees for reassignment, reinstatement, transfer, or promotion. The information will be used to assess qualifications, entitlement, and overall employment suitability. Completion of information on this form is voluntary. Failure to provide this information may prevent you from receiving full consideration for the position you seek.

BENEFITS:
Regular Full-Time (35 - 40 hours per week) All benefits offered including medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, long term disability, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.

Regular Part-Time (20 - 34 hours per week) Medical, dental, life insurance, spouse & child life insurance, annual and sick leave, retirement, and 401(k) savings plan.

Flexible (0 - 40 hours per week) No benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Any experience, education, or other qualification presented on your application and/or resume is subject to evaluation and verification. Submissions are reviewed to determine if applicants meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements and to determine the level of KSAs related to the job requirements. Best qualified applicants are referred to the hiring manager in accordance with Military Spouse and Veteran Preference policies where applicable. If your application and/or resume lacks sufficient information, you will be rated accordingly or may be considered ineligible. The hiring manager may choose to conduct interviews, which may also be subject to evaluation and verification.

Required Documents

A resume must be provided. It must include relevant work experience, start/end dates stated in month/year, # of hours worked per week, detailed description of duties, salary, applicable education (provide official transcripts), and your contact information. For current or previous Federal employees, it should also include the Pay Plan, Series and Grade for each work experience entry. Your resume is the main resource used to assess your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to this position. You should be clear and specific when describing your work experience as it relates to this position.

For current or previous Federal employees, please provide a copy of your most recent personnel action or SF-50 or agency notification of personnel action form that provides current position, grade level, and duty location.

Please provide a copy of your official college transcript(s) which support those qualifications for which you wish to have considered.

Applicants qualifying based on education, time in grade, credentials, certification, training and/or module completion MUST provide proof of education (i.e. official transcripts/high school diploma), personnel action or SF50, credentials, statement of service, certification, training and/or module completion at the time of resume submission.

Military retirees, please submit your statement of service.

Documentation submitted for other/previous vacancies is not considered as part of this submission.

All resumes and documents required to prove eligibility MUST be submitted by the closing date on the announcement in order to be considered. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure accuracy and completion of requirements upon submission. Failure to provide such documentation may prevent applicants from receiving full consideration for the position.

APPLICANTS CLAIMING HIRING PREFERENCE: Please ensure you complete and submit ALL required documents to claim preference at the time of resume submission. All forms to claim preference can be downloaded via our website at http://www.militarymwrguam.com/jobs.

WHAT ARE PREFERENCES? Preferences are advantages in the candidate selection process. Individuals can claim the following preferences:

1. Reemployment Priority List (RPL): Qualifying separated employees shall have priority placement in the NAF activity from which they were separated as a result of a Business Based Action (BBA), when the position has substantially the same duties as the position from which they were separated and it is not a higher grade or employment category, provided the position is not being filled by an internal candidate. To claim this preference, you MUST:

-Submit a copy of your BBA Separation Notification indicating eligibility for RPL.

2. Military Spouse Preference (MSP): Qualifying spouses eligible for MSP are spouses of an active duty military member of the U.S. Armed Forces, including members of the National Guard or Reserves on active duty. The marriage must have occurred before the military member received official permanent change of station (PCS) orders to Guam. MSP is applicable only when applying for NAF positions at the NF-03 and below and equivalent craft and trade (CT) positions. To claim this preference, you MUST:

-Complete and Submit MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE (MSP) CLAIM FORM. Form may be downloaded from: Download MSP Form; AND
-Submit sponsor's PCS orders to Guam.

***If you are not indicated as a spouse on the PCS orders, you MUST submit proof of marriage prior to PCS to Guam.

3. Veteran's Preference/Gold Star Veteran's Preference: Qualifying military veterans, and spouses/parents of deceased veterans shall be given employment preference over non-preference applicants if they are equally qualified. Preference applicable for positions open to external candidates. To claim Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Complete and Submit VETERAN'S PREFERENCE WORKSHEET. Form may be downloaded from: Download Vet Preference Form; AND

-Submit a copy of your DD-214 (member 4 copy)

To claim Gold Star Veteran's preference, you MUST:

-Complete and submit completed SF-15, APPLICATION FOR 10-POINT VETERAN PREFERENCE. Form may be downloaded from: Download SF-15 Form; AND

-Submit a legible copy of DD-1300; AND

-Submit any other supporting documentation (official statements, document of service, court decree, etc.).

Failure to provide all of the required information and/or documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating/preference or may affect the overall rating/preference.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and 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 07/18/2025 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.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12764458

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.

Agency contact information

JRM NAF HRO
Address
Joint Region Marianas Guam
Commander Joint Region Marianas
ATTN J9 NAF HR Office
PSC 455 Box 211
FPO, AP 96540
US

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.

Applicants may be contacted for an interview within 2-8 weeks of the announcement closing date.

Times may vary during the 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.

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login). Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status.

We reserve the right to close this position without further announcement.


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