Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Hiring for Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement) at Danville, Illinois Full Time

Summary – Location: Danville VA Medical Center, 1900 East Main Street, Danville, IL 61832 – This position is eligible for Telework. -This is not a virtual/remote position. -This position is eligible for a 15% Critical Skills Incentive (CSI). CSI’s are authorized for GS-203 Human Resource Assistants who are performing at the fully successful level or higher. -This job opportunity announcement will close on 06/15/2023 or once 50 Applicants have been reached. Responsibilities This position is part of the Veterans Integrated Services Network (VISN-12) for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA). The Human Resource Assistant (HRA) will be assigned to provide recruitment and placement services to the Danville, Illinois facility. Duties Include: GS-05 Level: At the GS-05 developmental level, the incumbent has knowledge of, and skill in applying, a standardized body of HR rules, procedures, and operations concerning recruitment and placement sufficient to: Answering inquiries concerning merit promotion procedure, procedures for reinstatement or transfer to another Federal Agency, and job vacancies for which application are being accepted. Identifying whether test needs to be administered. Identify whether employees applying for promotions meet the time-in-grade requirements. Identifying appropriate regulatory codes, nature of action, and the appropriate pay step to be entered on the HR action request. Accomplishing routine support tasks within the HR office. Providing routine information. Requesting HR records from the records center. Initiating HR actions. Maintaining files and/or employee records, position descriptions, training records, or other HR items. Using a personal computer, terminal, and office software programs to enter data, complete forms, and correct errors and omissions in HR documents, files, and records as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. GS-06 Level: At the GS-06 developmental level, the incumbent has knowledge of, and skill in applying, a standardized body of HR rules, procedures, and operations concerning recruitment and placement sufficient to: Answering inquiries concerning merit promotion procedure, procedures for reinstatement or transfer to another Federal Agency, and job vacancies for which application are being accepted. Identifying whether test needs to be administered. Identify whether employees applying for promotions meet the time-in-grade requirements. Identifying appropriate regulatory codes, nature of action, and the appropriate pay step to be entered on the HR action request. Accomplishing routine support tasks within the HR office. Providing routine information. Requesting HR records from the records center. Initiating HR actions. Maintaining files and/or employee records, position descriptions, training records, or other HR items. Using a personal computer, terminal, and office software programs to enter data, complete forms, and correct errors and omissions in HR documents, files, and records as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. GS-07 Level: At the GS-07 full performance level the incumbent has knowledge of, and skill in applying, a standardized body of HR rules, procedures, and operations concerning recruitment and placement sufficient to: Conducting recruitment/examining activities for assigned positions (GS-7 & below and Wage Grade) to include developing competency criteria, job analysis (JA), job announcements, etc.) Amends established JAs with prior approval. Reviews applications for corresponding qualification competencies or skill match. Adheres to procedures for verifying veterans’ preference and clearing CTAP and ICTAP register prior to preparing the certificate of eligible applicants. Forwards the certificates of eligible applicants to the selecting official and coordinates with them regarding agency procedures for selecting a candidate for the vacancy(s). Ensures the selectee(s) meets all regulatory and legal obligations for proposed appointments to include eligibility for federal benefits, probationary prerequisites, and ability to meet special requirements such as security clearances, age or physical prerequisites, and ability to meet special requirement. Secures all required documentation (i.e., proof of citizenship, transcripts, etc.) Sends notice of results to remaining applicants. Prepares files for announcement close out (i.e., copy of JA, lists of all applicants and their applications, list of eligible applicants referred, evidence of CTAP & ICTAP clearance, etc.) Performs other duties as assigned. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm Compressed/Flexible: May be available for highly qualified candidates. Telework: May be available up to one day per week after 90 days. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Selectee will be required to report to the Danville, Illinois facility. Position Description/PD#: Human Resources Assistant (Recruitment & Placement)/PD99947S Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) – See “Additional Information” below for details. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/15/2023. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-06 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-06. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Grade Requirements: GS-05 Level: GS-05 Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 level in federal service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would include, but are not limited to: Tracking, coordinating, updating, editing, compiling, and maintaining files and records; Clerical and administrative skills such as records management; Skill in using computer applications for functions such as Microsoft Office programs such as Word, PowerPoint and Excel; and Communication and interpersonal relation skills sufficient to appropriately and courteously relate to internal and external customers both verbally and in writing. OR, GS-05 Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have successfully completed four (4) years of education above the high school level leading to a bachelor’s degree. This education must have been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) OR, GS-05 Combination: Applicants may combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have a combination of specialized experience and education beyond high school education. (TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED) GS-06 Level: GS-06 Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in federal service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would include, but are not limited to: Working with Human Resources requirements, procedures, operations, and terminology; Working with HR functions and sections within HR (e.g. recruitment, classification, benefits, etc.); Utilizing automated systems such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access programs, and web-based systems; Processing requests for personnel action; Working with office management procedures including organization of regulatory materials, files, and records; Making decisions, resolving problems or discrepancies based on knowledge of personnel processing rules, regulations, and procedures; preparing paperwork for new employees; Providing in-processing services for new employees; Providing a wide range of information with respect to employee benefit programs such as health benefits, life insurance, thrift savings plan; Providing information to employees on special program entitlements, and Application procedures for merit promotion consideration, reinstatement, transfer, etc. GS-07 Level: GS-07 Specialized Experience: You must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level in federal service that equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position and that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would include, but are not limited to: Answering inquiries concerning merit promotion procedure, procedures for reinstatement or transfer to another Federal Agency, and job vacancies for which application are being accepted; Identifying whether test needs to be administered; Identify whether employees applying for promotions meet the time-in-grade requirements; Identifying appropriate regulatory codes, nature of action, and the appropriate pay step to be entered on the HR action request; Accomplishing routine support tasks within the HR office; Providing routine information; Requesting HR records from the records center; Initiating HR actions; Maintaining files and/or employee records, position descriptions, training records, or other HR items; and Using a personal computer, terminal, and office software programs to enter data, complete forms, and correct errors and omissions in HR documents, files, and records as needed. As a general rule, education is not creditable above the GS-05 level for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position. If you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education, you must submit a copy of your transcript. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Computer Skills Customer Service (Clerical/Technical) Recruitment/Placement Writing 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; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management’s website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/. Education A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Additional Information The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified: applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors, and who are proficient in most of the required competencies of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM’s Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.