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Job Details: HR Assistant (Developmental) FT – 6558 - Promotion Potential

Job Type	In Person
Employment Type	Full Time
Shift Schedule
Industry	Other: Government NAF
Education Level
Ability One/Second Chance
Job Description	Announcement: 6558\\Opening Date: 5 December 2025 Pay Plan/Series/Pay Band: NF-0203-02\\Closing Date: Until Filled Work Schedule: Full Time\\Position: HR Assistant (Developmental) Potential for NF3 Promotion\\Who May Apply: All Sources Salary: $16.50/hour + DOE* Location: Chesapeake, VA – HQ \\ *Depending on Experience\ \\ \\About the Role: Are you eager to launch your career in Human Resources and learn from an experienced team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment? This entry-level, full-time position offers hands-on exposure to all HR functions with a strong emphasis on supporting recruiting activities. In a developmental capacity, assists higher level employees in performing Nonappropriated Funds (NAF) human resource functions. Assignments are selected to ensure the development of skills and abilities needed to perform the target level duties.\\ \\What You’ll Do: You’ll gain valuable, real-world experience in HR operations while working side-by-side with professionals who are passionate about developing talent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone detail-oriented, organized, and self-motivated who enjoys learning and contributing to meaningful work that supports the U.S. Coast Guard’s mission. Performs a range of general support work carried out within a framework of established procedures, precedents, or instructions. Assignments are relatively simple or routine but may contain a variety of unrelated tasks and involve increasing difficulty.\\ \\Career Development: This position is designed to help you grow. At management’s request, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted no earlier than six (6) months following satisfactory performance. Promotion and worker category potential are subject to performance, funding, and available vacancies and are not guaranteed.\\ \\Kickstart your HR career! Join a supportive and fast-paced HR team where you’ll gain experience and valuable skills in recruitment and HR operations while contributing to a mission that makes a difference.\\ \\You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications below. Your resume/application must demonstrate the required experience/education. Please see additional information on how your application is evaluated.
Key Responsibilities	QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:\\ \\ Minimum:\\Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in human resources, business administration, or a related field.\At least one (1) year of administrative, office, or customer service experience that demonstrates attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.\Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, and Word).\Ability to interpret and apply standard procedures, policies, and regulations.\Strong communication and interpersonal skills.\Demonstrated initiative, dependability, and willingness to learn new systems and processes.\This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.\ \\Preferred (in addition to the minimum):\\Two years’ experience performing clerical work to support HR function areas. \Prior work experience in human resources\Experience with ADP Workforce Now
Education Level	High School Diploma/GED
Required Certifications or Licenses
Optional Certifications or Licenses
Skills and Experience	QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:\\ \\ Minimum:\\Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in human resources, business administration, or a related field.\At least one (1) year of administrative, office, or customer service experience that demonstrates attention to detail, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.\Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, and Word).\Ability to interpret and apply standard procedures, policies, and regulations.\Strong communication and interpersonal skills.\Demonstrated initiative, dependability, and willingness to learn new systems and processes.\This is a white-collar position where occasional lifting up to 20 lbs. may be required.\ \\Preferred (in addition to the minimum):\\Two years’ experience performing clerical work to support HR function areas. \Prior work experience in human resources\Experience with ADP Workforce Now
Benefits	USCG COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMAND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS: \\By choosing to work for the Coast Guard Community Services Command, you will enjoy one of the best benefit packages available anywhere. Benefit offerings are subject to applicable worker categories (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent), location, position, and length of time in service.\\ \\Paid Annual and Sick Leave \Holiday Pay \Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance \Flexible/Dependent Spending Account \Pension Plan \401k Savings Plan \Life Insurance \Short Term/Long Term Disability \Tuition Assistance \Paid Parental Leave \Among others, please inquire.