Human Resource Assistant Job in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

Vacancy No. FFR24-1161 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $19.50 to $19.50 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/28/2024 Close Date 11/10/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan


Summary

This position is assigned to the Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources (HR) Branch; Fleet and Family Readiness Support Services; Commander, Navy Region Japan, located in Yokosuka, Japan. Incumbent serves as a Regional HR Assistant and performs administrative and technical support work in a variety of personnel functions, benefit transactions and processes involving Human Resources.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Who May Apply: Applicants with SOFA Sponsorship ONLY. This includes applicants with current Military Spouse Preference, Family member preference, active-duty service member (with their command's approval), and current CNIC employees within the local commuting area.

Duties

  • Performs administrative and technical support work in a variety of personnel functions to support the Regional Non-Appropriated Funds Human Resources Office, Navy Region Japan in Fleet Activities Yokosuka.
  • Processes employee personnel actions, verifies all entries by performing a procedural and technical review of proposed actions to assure correctness of entries and cited authority.
  • Interviews employees to obtain data to complete appointments forms or instructs individual in completing forms such as health benefits registration, life insurance, designation of beneficiary, tax certificates, clearance and investigation data.
  • Computes and flags due dates for various types of personnel actions, i.e., within grade increase, conversions, performance appraisals, expiration date of temporary appointment, salary retention period, etc.
  • Provides assistance to customers on applicable procedures, instructions, and regulations.
  • Monitors status on pending actions and retrieves data for reports.
  • Provides information on status of personnel actions to operating officials.
  • Determines necessary documents needed to support transactions and ensures they are included in the action and Official Personnel Folder (OPF).
  • Establishes and/or maintains OPFs, including consolidation with prior service records and Obtains original OPF from records center or other activity as required.
  • Conducts new employee orientation.
  • Provides benefits and explains retirement provisions, hours of work, leave accrual, health and life insurance options, local facilities, standards of conduct, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), etc.
  • Ensures benefit enrollments are completed timely and accurately and contain necessary certifications.
  • Assists employees in preparing documents necessary for background investigations. Assists new employees in completing required appointment forms.
  • Assists in special projects by gathering data from files and automated systems and extracting information from OPFs. Compiles in prescribed format and forwards to supervisor for consolidation.
  • Authenticates personnel data reflected on various forms.
  • 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.
  • Expedites flow of information and communications. Utilizes an in-depth knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures to answer employee questions on a variety of personnel issues.
  • Determines benefit eligibility, creditable service, and follows up on suspense actions, (e.g., probationary and trial periods, etc).
  • Ensures necessary signatures and documents needed are present, complete and arranged in proper sequence, and those necessary steps are taken for subsequent routing and filing.
  • Inputs information into the Human Resource Information System, in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of all salary and pay adjustments.
  • Provides information on vacancy announcements to employees and outside applicants.
  • Conducts reference checks on applicants.
  • Prepares and distributes offer letters and non-selection letters and Coordinates release/report dates of new employees.
  • Composes and types Vacancy Announcements for distribution within are of consideration.
  • Maintains case files for each Vacancy Announcements.
  • 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 requires supervisor's attention.
  • Exercises discretion in determining whether visitor or caller is entitled to receive requested information.
  • Types a variety of material using computer from rough draft or clean copy with responsibility for format, spelling, punctuation, arrangement, and spacing of material.
  • Sets up and maintains database, spreadsheets and centralized files.
  • Prepares TDY and PCS travel orders for both APF and NAF; arranges travel schedule, itineraries and makes reservations.
  • Determines and computes per diem rates, Temporary Living Quarters Allowance (TQSE), miscellaneous expenses, etc. Coordinates with moving company on new employee's movement of household goods in connection with PCS moves.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

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Qualifications

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.A qualified candidate possesses the following:
  • Incumbent must be a qualified typist and have 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.
  • Skills 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 file, including OPFs; the ability to file and retrieve information and maintain suspense records in accordance with office filing procedures.
  • Knowledge of steps and procedure 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 including OPFs; 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, Spreadsheet, Database, etc.
  • Knowledge of personnel and staffing standardized rules, procedures terminology, or requirements related to personnel action processing activities and skill in applying these 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.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Employees (and family members) who require medical or dental care in the overseas location will be responsible for obtaining and paying for such care. Access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only.
  • All candidates must reside within the commuting area.
  • Recruitment/Relocation Incentives Offered: No
  • Public Trust positions (sensitive positions) require U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a background investigation equivalent to a secret clearance investigation (T3).

Benefits

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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.

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, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume 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. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.
Your application will be screened for the following minimum qualifications:

  • Two years of specialized experience in Human Resources or related administrative operations.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Knowledge of Human Resource processing rules, procedures, or operations
  • Experience with an automated Human Resource data system
  • Knowledge of computer skills in Microsoft Office programs such as, Outlook, Excel, Word
  • Knowledge of office filing system

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of SOFA Status. Acceptable supporting documents include:
    • PCS Orders (Applicants' name must be listed as approved dependent) (Military)
    • Family Entry Approval/Dependent Entry Approval (Military)
    • Sponsor's Letter of Employment (Civilian)
  • Proof of Education (if required under "Qualifications Required") such as high school diploma/GED, clinical licensure, awarded/conferred academic degree transcript(s) and/or *related coursework transcript(s) relevant to the position
Other Documents You May Submit:
  • If you are a current Federal employee, please submit your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

Note: Applications missing any required document will not be eligible for consideration.

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 11/10/2024 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/12584750It 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=ApplicantTo 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/statusDON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Address
Commander, Navy Region Japan
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US
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Next steps

Please ensure that your resume and supporting documents contains all the information requested in the vacancy announcement. If your resume and supporting documents do not provide all the information requested on this form and in the job vacancy announcement, you may lose consideration for the job.

All applicants will be notified regarding their status by email. Applicants will either be contacted for an interview or sent an email of non-selection 3-6 weeks after the announcement cut-off date. Please note that if you provide an inaccurate email address or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.


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