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Human Resources Assistant
Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
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About the position: This position is located at NAF Human Resources Office, Ramstein AB, Germany. The primary purpose of this position is to provide HR advisory services and support to serviced management and employees.
This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level for HR Assistant, NF-0203-III. Applicants who qualify at the full performance level will be hired as NF-III in a non-developmental position.
This position may be eligible for Logistical Support.
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Summary
About the position: This position is located at NAF Human Resources Office, Ramstein AB, Germany. The primary purpose of this position is to provide HR advisory services and support to serviced management and employees.
This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level for HR Assistant, NF-0203-III. Applicants who qualify at the full performance level will be hired as NF-III in a non-developmental position.
This position may be eligible for Logistical Support.
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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/17/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 17, 2026
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Ramstein, Germany
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $16 - $18.49 per hour
NF-II: $16.00-$17.00/hour; NF-III: $17.00-$18.00/hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2 - 3
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-9NFSC774061 Control number 876082200
This job is open to
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.
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This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level 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 managements request, the incumbent may be non-competitively promoted no earlier than 6 months, considering employee.
Serves as an authoritative source of information on procedural and regulatory requirements pertaining to HR personnel matters. Provides guidance and informational resources to supervisors and employees. Explains employee rights and responsibilities. Receives and reviews personnel action requests and supporting documents for validity and completion. Conducts strategic recruitment discussions to advise on recruitment strategies. Advises on permanent and/or temporary placement actions. Explains hiring preferences and priority considerations in the recruitment process to management and/or applicant. Formulates position qualifications for job announcement postings. Creates and releases job opportunity announcements. Generates applicant lists for the issuing of hiring certificate(s). Verifies applicant eligibilities; and makes qualification determinations of applicants. Issues certificate of qualified applicants to selecting official for consideration. Audits returned certificate to validate selection(s) are compliant to statutory laws and policies. Extends job offers and initiates pre-employment process. Completes assigned and applicable onboarding tasks/responsibilities. Coordinates entrance on duty date once pre-employment requirements are favorably met. Prepares for and conducts in-processing briefing. Completes new hire record by ensuring all tasks are complete to include in-processing and all new hire documents are uploaded to the recruitment casefile. Ensures personnel documents are placed into the official personnel file. Conducts orientation for new employees providing information on insurance, retirement, and 401k savings benefits; workers compensation; and unemployment compensation. Tracks employee benefits eligibility window. Explains life qualifying events in accordance with HIPAA special enrollment rights and open enrollment. Administers workers compensation and unemployment compensation programs. Maintains and locates position descriptions. Reviews and verifies organizational structures provided by management. Enters position descriptions into an automated library; and uploads supporting documents into its casefile. Completes cursory reviews of previously classified position descriptions. Responsible for the maintenance of the personnel data system. Enters personnel data into the automated NAF personnel data system. Completes applicant and position builds. Codes personnel actions in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Processes personnel actions in accordance with applicable rules and procedures. Generates personnel information reports. Identifies and corrects discrepancies in personnel data. Advises management on routine pay and leave administration actions. Explains pay systems, differentials, hours of work, etc. Sets pay in accordance with applicable laws, policy, and guidance. Computes rates of pay increases (promotions, pay adjustments, step increases, etc.) in accordance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Monitors and processes within-grade increases in accordance with applicable guidelines. May participate in planning and conducting the local NAF wage survey IAW regulatory guidance. Computes service computation dates. 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. 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. Creates and edits user accounts in automated recruitment tool. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in this position please preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13004314
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Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicants eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 07/17/2026
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.
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.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for professional and personal references on your resume.
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Required Documents
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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/17/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant .
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .
Agency contact information
Ramstein NAF HR Office
Email 86FSS.FSCN.NAF-HR@us.af.mil Address Ramstein NAF HR
86 FSS/FSCN
Unit 3221
APO AE, AE 09094-0535
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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The documents you are required to submit vary based on the eligibility you are claiming (i.e., applying as a Military Spouse Preference - MSP, applying as a veteran, applying as a current federal employee, etc.). The below documents are required and must be submitted with your application:
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support identified the general or specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
Other accepted documents to support a qualification and/or claimed preference/priority eligibility may include:
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and supporting documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another persons personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an in-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.
How to Apply
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To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/17/2026 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJobs account to apply. If you do not have a USAJobs account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJobs account or your application will be incomplete.
It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant .
To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJobs account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date of your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/ .
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Agency contact information
Ramstein NAF HR Office
Email 86FSS.FSCN.NAF-HR@us.af.mil Address Ramstein NAF HR
86 FSS/FSCN
Unit 3221
APO AE, AE 09094-0535
US
Next steps
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
Expand Hide next steps
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
U.S. Air Forces, Europe
Thank you for considering employment with Air Force Services Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF).
Welcome to Ramstein Air Base (RAB), Germany, home of the 86th Force Support Squadron (FSS). The 86 FSS mission is to provide the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) with the highest level of dedicated and focused customer-driven community support that provides essential services through numerous activities, facilities, and programs. The Fun Squadron presents something for everyone throughout the whole year, from the Month of the Military Child events in April to our Freedom Fest celebration in July. Shop for unique gifts from around the world at Ramsteins Annual Welfare Bazaar in September or round off the year with some Thanksgiving and Christmas festivities.
As a squadron, we want to help you discover all of the fantastic facilities, free events, and programs that FSS has to offer. You can experience a variety of food and drink specials at one of our many dining facilities. Get active at one of our three fitness centers with group fitness classes or personal training. We also have exceptional programs for your family including Family Child Care, School Age Programs, Teen Centers, and Youth Sports. Our Ramstein Community Center offers concert tickets, language classes for all levels, music lessons, family nights, bingo nights, and much more!
Agency contact information
Ramstein NAF HR Office
Email 86FSS.FSCN.NAF-HR@us.af.mil Address Ramstein NAF HR
86 FSS/FSCN
Unit 3221
APO AE, AE 09094-0535
US
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Summary
About the position: This position is located at NAF Human Resources Office, Ramstein AB, Germany. The primary purpose of this position is to provide HR advisory services and support to serviced management and employees.
This is an entry trainee level position leading to the full performance level for HR Assistant, NF-0203-III. Applicants who qualify at the full performance level will be hired as NF-III in a non-developmental position.
This position may be eligible for Logistical Support.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Help
Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/17/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 17, 2026
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Ramstein, Germany
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $16 - $18.49 per hour
NF-II: $16.00-$17.00/hour; NF-III: $17.00-$18.00/hour
Pay scale & grade
NF 2 - 3
Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Not required
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No
Drug test No Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number 26-9NFSC774061 Control number 876082200
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