Human Resource Assistant 2

Do you have a knack for working with people? Are you a confident individual with proven problem-solving and communication skills? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a Human Resource Assistant 2 to provide support to the human resource office. Take this opportunity to explore what a rewarding career with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania can offer you!

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As a Human Resource Assistant 2, you will assist the Workers' Compensation Coordinator and Placement Specialists, act as the agency Telework Program Coordinator, and coordinate annual events at Fort Indiantown Gap. You will review new, existing, and recurring work-related injury (WRI) claims associated with DMVA headquarters, veteran homes, federal National Guard armories, and airbases throughout the Commonwealth. You will analyze claim details, determine eligibility, approve or deny workflow requests, and ensure tasks are updated timely and accurately. You will also contact supervisors to initiate telework agreements and to ensure all telework agreements are updated. This role requires attention to detail and effective communication to collaborate with managers, supervisors, and vendors in preparing for the annual Take Your Child to Work Day, Unity Day, and Safety, Health, and Wellness Fair. In addition, you will track data for the nursing referral program, present briefings and trainings to individuals and groups, as well as create and separate positions in the ServiceNow system.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 5 out of every 10 days each pay period. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Annville.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year as a Human Resource Assistant 1 (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or
• One year of clerical or other comparable experience and one year of beginning level paraprofessional human resource or equal opportunity work; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.
  

Other Requirements:

• You must possess a valid federal or state issued photo ID and pass a favorable NaAtional Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.