Human Resources Assistant

To qualify at the GS-05 level, you need either one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, or four years of education above high school, or a combination. For GS-06, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 is required. Federal experience is not mandatory; qualifying experience can come from various sectors.

• GS-05: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04, including assisting with processing basic personnel actions, maintaining personnel records, assisting with onboarding/separation tasks, and recording personnel data in HR systems.
• GS-05: OR four years of education above high school from an accredited institution.
• GS-05: OR a combination of post-high school education and specialized experience (only education beyond 60 semester hours is creditable).
• GS-06: One year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including processing standard federal personnel actions, reviewing records for errors, assisting with onboarding/separation, and maintaining personnel/position data.
• Experience may be gained through paid or unpaid work, including volunteer service (e.g., AmeriCorps, Peace Corps).
• Part-time experience is credited on a prorated basis; clearly state hours per week in resume.
• Time-in-Grade: Current or former GS employees must have 52 weeks at GS-04 (for GS-05) or GS-05 (for GS-06).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date: 07/24/2026.
• If using education to qualify, provide transcripts (unofficial accepted) from an accredited institution; foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency.

Interpret and apply federal regulations, OPM guides, and agency SOPs to ensure personnel action processing meets legal requirements.

• Process complex, non-routine personnel actions in FPPS, ensuring proper coding, effective dating, and OPM compliance.
• Serve as key point of contact and advisor to employees, hiring managers, and HR staff on operational outputs.
• Reconcile position data across HR systems, identify and resolve discrepancies in position codes, organizational alignment, or employee assignments.
• Maintain personnel records and supporting documentation using established filing systems and checklists.
• Assist with onboarding and separation tasks, ensuring timely completion of required forms and documentation.
• Record personnel data in HR systems using standard input methods to maintain current and accurate information.
• Review personnel records and documentation using checklists and system queries to identify errors and ensure completeness.

One-year probationary period may be required.

• Males born after 12/31/1959 must register with Selective Service or be exempt.
• Background suitability investigation and possible security clearance required; tentative employment may be offered pending adjudication.
• Time-in-Grade: 52 weeks at next lower grade (GS-04 for GS-05, GS-05 for GS-06) for current/former GS employees.
• Telework eligible as determined by agency policy.
• Fair Chance to Compete Act applies; criminal history not requested before conditional offer (exempt positions may apply).

Complete federal benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement.

• Access to Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching.
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays.
• Eligibility for flexible spending accounts and long-term care insurance.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Telework eligibility as determined by agency policy.

This position is open to status candidates (current federal competitive service employees, reinstatement eligibles, non-competitive eligibles), veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities (Schedule A), Peace Corps/AmeriCorps VISTA alumni, and other special hiring authorities.

• CTAP/ICTAP eligibles: You must be well-qualified and submit required documentation (RIF notice, performance appraisal) to receive priority consideration.
• The agency contact is HR Operations: phone 202-942-1600, email [email protected]. Address: 77 K Street NE, Washington, DC 20002.
• If you need a testing accommodation for USA Hire Assessments due to a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act, request it before beginning the assessments.
• Your responses to USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year from completion date for future applications requiring the same assessments.
• The Fair Chance to Compete Act prohibits requesting criminal history before a conditional offer; violations may be reported to [email protected].
• Probationary period of one year may be required.
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959.

The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) is an independent federal agency that administers the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services. Headquartered in Washington, DC, the agency manages over $800 billion in assets and serves millions of participants. FRTIB's mission is to provide a low-cost, tax-deferred retirement savings vehicle that helps federal employees build financial security. This Human Resources Assistant position supports the HR Operations Branch within the Office of Resource Management, which handles personnel actions, records management, and employee lifecycle processes for the agency's workforce. Working at FRTIB offers the stability of federal employment with the opportunity to contribute to a mission that directly benefits the federal community.