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Job Title: HR Assistant (Military)
PP-SRS-GRD: S-0203-07
Location: RAF Lakenheath
Vacancy Number VA23 48 FSS RPA 011787
Open Date: 22 August 2023
Close Date 29 August 2023
Work Hour Per Week 37.5
Salary (Per Hour) £12.61 - £17.23

NOTE: Several vacancies may be available - multiple selections can be made from this announcement

Main Purpose

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join a premier team of HR Assistants at the 48th Force Support Squadron, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior technician and perform a wide variety of both procedural and substantive clerical work supporting one or more military personnel programs, operations, or functions, e.g., recruitment, induction, assignment, training, utilization, or separation.

You will perform the full range of tasks for assigned areas such as assignment, enlistment, reenlistment, promotion, awards, performance evaluation, routine boards, separation, or similar actions and performs a substantive review of records to determine eligibility for actions. You will serve as a technical authority on all elements of active duty military personnel specialties and reviews reports, forms, documentation, and other related information concerning Air Force members and reviews/constructs/maintains military personnel records on all assigned areas. The role involves using a variety of office automation hardware, software, and peripherals to perform miscellaneous administrative duties, special actions and other clerical support work pertaining to assigned area of military personnel.

If you’re looking for a challenging, gratifying career supporting the US Visiting Forces in the United Kingdom -- this job is for you; apply today!

Knowledge and Experience Required
Applicants must demonstrate the following:

1. Knowledge of, and skill in applying, an extensive body of military personnel regulations and procedures relating to transactions processed.

2. Knowledge of military organizational structure, protocol, and similar matters.

3. Knowledge of general office administrative and clerical procedures.

4. Knowledge of the military personnel automated system and of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

5. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with significant ability to deal effectively and tactfully with civilian/military personnel of all ranks and at all command levels.

6. Skills entering and retrieving personnel action data, and correcting data errors in data systems.

7. Ability to interpret and apply moderately complex directives pertaining to the area of responsibility.

Other Important Information

• Hours of work: Start & end times may be modified due to mission needs and in accordance with organization’s flexible working policies.
• Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive information in accordance with applicable US and UK laws, rules, and regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• May be assigned other duties that are appropriate to the grade and skill set of the employee.
• May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training. Position may be coded as mission essential.
• A 6-month probationary period will be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• May be required to travel overnight to US or other countries in the performance of official duties or attend necessary training.

Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:

Personal data, to which the incumbent has access, are controlled by the Privacy Act of 1974 and must be safeguarded appropriately.

Benefits

• 25 days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays, Annual Leave year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
• Paid Sick Leave; year-to-year carryover in accordance with program policy
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free on-site parking
• Specialized Training provided throughout entire period of employment
• Development opportunities available
• Time off, cash and honorary awards and recognition available for significant contributions and consistent high performance
• Free access to on-site gym facilities

Who Can Apply

• Citizens of the UK, Nationals of European Community (EC) Countries, and Commonwealth Citizens, other Foreign Nationals, and Stateless persons provided no restrictions have been imposed as a condition of continued residency in the UK.
• Applicants who have a minimum of five years consecutive residency in the UK are considered for this position; however, those who do not meet this criterion will be considered on a case-by-case basis. All successful applicants will require a security clearance.
• Please note pre-appointment security clearance requirements may delay start date.
• Proof of identification in the form of a photo ID will be required, for example a driving license or current passport.
• This position may have certain restrictions to US citizens due to the Status of Forces Agreement. For additional information contact the LNDH team on 01638 544955.

How To Apply
Interested candidates must complete an application form obtainable from the Civilian Personnel Website; https://www.mildenhall.af.mil/Portals/9/documents/civ_pers/AFD-150724-024.pdf?ver=2016-04-28-085219410.

All applications must submit the following documents prior to the closing date to be considered for the position.

Required Documents

• LNDH Application
• Curriculum Vitale and/or Resume

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Certifications
• Letters of Recommendation
• Right to Work Documentation

Equal Opportunity Employer
There will be no discrimination in employment practices based on gender, age, marital status, disability, race, nationality, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, being or not being a member of a trade union.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £12.61-£17.23 per hour

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lakenheath: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2023
Reference ID: VA23 48 FSS RPA 011787