Summary About the position: This position is located at NAF Human Resources Office, Ramstein AB, Germany. Assists in providing recruitment and placement service to NAF activities by procedurally processing a full range of personnel actions such as appointments, position and pay changes, transfers, and separations. This position may be eligible for Logistical Support. Responsibilities This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level as described in PD 70202 for Human Resources Assistant, NF-0203-III position. Assignments are selected to ensure the development of skills and abilities needed to perform the full-performance level duties. Assignments become progressively more difficult until the full-performance level is reached. The employee works under closer than normal supervision wherein work is closely reviewed and detailed guidance provided as needed. As employee progresses, supervisory control diminishes until full performance level is accomplished. At management's request, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted no earlier than 6 months, considering employee. Applicants who qualify at the full performance level will be hired as NF-III in a non-developmental position. NF-II duties: Assists in providing recruitment and placement service to NAF activities by procedurally processing a full range of personnel actions such as appointments, position and pay changes, transfers, and separations. Maintains an applicant supply file, distributes vacancy lists and announcements, and runs referral listings. Checks for presence of necessary documents, for completion of all necessary items in each document, and for arrangement of necessary documents in proper sequence. Checks items of information for conformance to applicable laws, regulations, etc. Contacts appropriate sources to secure missing data or documents. Provides specific items of information to NAF employees regarding personnel matters including, but not limited to, insurance, retirement, 401(k), unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, and awards, found in commonly used regulations, instructions, or manuals. May in-process new employees, providing an overview of employee benefits and assisting in the completion of employment documents. May maintain Official Personnel Folders, position control registers, office files, group insurance files, etc. May be responsible for processing security checks to include installation records checks, state criminal history repository checks, and national agency checks. Operates a computer remote terminal and word processing equipment. Inputs personnel data into the automated NAF personnel data system to process a variety of personnel actions. May requisition forms and post changes to directives. Performs other related duties as assigned. NF-III duties :Provides recruitment and placement service to all NAF activities to include receiving requests to fill vacant positions, preparing and forwarding lists of applicants, arranging for interviews, and maintaining applicant supply files. Conducts orientation for new employees on insurance benefits, unemployment compensation, social security benefits, retirement, and other programs applicable to NAF employees. Explains pay systems, differentials, hours of work, etc. Explains employee rights and responsibilities. Provides information to supervisors and employees on such matters as pay actions, health insurance, life insurance, and a wide variety of personnel actions. Serves as the authoritative source of information on procedural and regulatory requirements for submitting and processing all types of personnel actions. Answers inquiries concerning status of pending actions. Maintains official employee personnel records and files. Forwards timely and accurate copies of records for administrative and pay purposes to other offices as required. Computes rates of pay on all increases (pay adjustments and step increases) for employees in activities serviced to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Maintains controls of within-grade increases to ensure due dates are met. Prepares, in final form, the full range of personnel actions. Computes service computation dates. Administers workers' compensation and unemployment compensation programs. Inputs personnel data into the automated NAF personnel data system and is responsible for the maintenance of the system. May be responsible for processing and tracking status of installation records checks, state criminal history repository checks, and national agency checks. Establishes new record series as required and disposes of records according to records management directives. May research and download forms and publications and post updates to directives. May participate in planning and conducting the local NAF wage survey IAW regulatory guidance. Performs other related duties as assigned. If interested in this position, please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12601020 Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 11/11/2024 The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is U.S. Citizens and legal U.S. residents in Germany. In accordance with the Status of Forces Agreement between Germany and the U.S., you must be a U.S. citizen or citizen of a NATO country with a U.S. permanent resident card in order to be eligible for NAF employment. Citizens of Germany (including dual citizenship if Germany is one of the countries) as well as "ordinarily resident" US citizens are not eligible for NAF employment per SOFA agreement. If not already in the commuting area, must be able to verify the ability to arrive before a firm job offer can be sent. Business Based Action Family Member Preference Military Spouse Preference Outside Applicant Veteran Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran Transition Hiring Preference In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. Qualifying Experience: NF-II Level: Experience working in an office setting responsible for clerical work of any kind; experience following established rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements of one or more areas of a personnel system; experience utilizing office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel); experience providing customer service. NF-III Level: Experience interpreting/applying personnel laws, policies, regulations, procedures; utilizing automated personnel systems, software, databases; communicating information and assistance on personnel topics to customers; generating personnel reports for review of personnel stats. Experience must have been sufficiently demanding to demonstrate ability to perform at this pay band level. Knowledge of office automation software (MS Windows, MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Access, and Excel) is required. Best qualified would have experience that required the applicant to acquire and apply a thorough and comprehensive knowledge of the rules, regulations, procedures, and program requirements of NAF personnel administration but it is not required. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution in order to qualify. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation. All Federal NAF employees are required by PL 104-134 to have salary payments made by electronic funds transfer/direct deposit. Probationary period may be required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible. Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 60/90 days after the closing date. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. LQA is not authorized. Post Allowance is authorized for Regular Full Time employment category. This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force. This position will be eligible for the use of the fitness center, lodging, golf course, bowling center, library, and many other NAF activities.