HR ASST (MIL) Job in Arden Hills, MN

Vacancy No. MN-12411128-24-476 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $53,360.00 to $69,369.00 Grade 7 to 7
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/7/2024 Close Date 5/21/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Arden Hills, MN


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

UNIT: 34th ID

LOCATION: Arden hills

SELECTING OFFICIAL: CPT Andrea Tsuchiya

ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens, National Guard

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A HR ASST (MIL), GS-0203-7, Plans, organizes, and administers the military personnel program for the organization. Assists in the preparation for and executes command level inspections in the area of personnel and administration. Identifies trends and conducts analysis of subordinate feeder information, recurring required reports, findings of assistance visits and inspections, and develops recommendations. Manages the military staffing, classification, assignment and utilization of battalion personnel in accordance with authorized manning documents. Accomplishes or reviews a variety of military personnel transactions including appointments, enlistments, separations, promotions, duty assignments, transfers, medical evaluations, line of duty actions, security clearances, awards and decorations, retirements, etc., and forwards actions to a higher level military personnel office. Provides guidance, reviews, and monitors the timely completion of enlisted evaluations. Prepares and forwards officer evaluation reports. Provides information and assistance to personnel at higher and subordinate levels tasked with completing such transactions. Provides guidance to subordinate unit personnel in the completion and maintenance of individual mobilization packets, applications for passports, and the publication of required personnel orders.
(2) Implements the enlisted promotion system at the command level. Establishes suspense dates for subordinate organizations for the completion and submission of packets. Reviews packets prior to submission to higher headquarters for quality and completion. Validates the preliminary enlisted promotion consideration list to ensure all personnel eligible for consideration are included and submits any changes to the state level enlisted promotion manager. Coordinates and publishes all requirements for battalion level enlisted promotion boards as required.
(3) Plans and coordinates health service support. Monitors the status of all physicals within the command and ensures appropriate scheduling and completion. Coordinates the completion of annual medical certification requirements and periodic vaccinations. Ensures the completion of and reviews line of duty investigations. Provides technical guidance to subordinate unit administrative personnel in the preparation of formal and informal line of duty investigations. Functions as an advisor to the investigating officer and the command in the execution of formal line of duty investigations. Reviews and/or prepares the packets required for submission to the medical review and profile boards. Assists subordinate units in coordinating with civilian and military medical authorities for required supporting documentation. Provides technical guidance to subordinate unit personnel in the preparation and submission of incapacitation pay packets.
(4) Prepares and forwards required documentation or officer promotion packets for required state and federal board actions. Conducts individual records review with the affected officer and makes modifications in preparation for upcoming officer board actions.
(5) Provides advice and assistance to the commander and staff pertaining to military personnel administration. Interprets and implements Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Major Command, National Guard, and state regulations, policies and precedents pertaining to the full range of personnel actions. Researches and resolves the most difficult military personnel problems and questions, including those where guidance is only partially relevant or is incomplete.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Minnesota National Guard Membership is required. if you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Applicants who are not currently a member of the MN National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
  • Most MNNG position are covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • ENLISTED (E4-E6)

MILITARY COMPATIBILITY:
Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.

The individual selected must be assigned to a compatible military position and must also maintain satisfactory membership in the Minnesota Army National Guard.

Qualifications

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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

MILITARY GRADES: ENLISTED (E4-E6)

Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment.

GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions. Experience performing personnel transactions. Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control.

Education

EDUCATION: N/A


You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information


REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.

To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • Should a position be announced at less than the authorized grade, the selected applicant may be non-competitively promoted when he/she meets all qualifications and is submitted for promotion by the supervisor.
  • IAW NGR 600-25 AND AFI 36-101, grade inversion within the full-time workforce is not permitted.
  • Males applicants born after 31 December 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service System in compliance with the Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Section 1622 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible MOS in the Minnesota Army National Guard and wear of the military uniform. Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate enlistment or appointment. For enlistment/appointment criteria, consult www.nationalguard.com

The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates The Merit Placement Principles and will not be tolerated.

f you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below

Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.

Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.

Area 3: All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the MNARNG applying for a position within the component in which they are currently assigned. i.e. temporary technician or Traditional Guardsman.

Area 4: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the Minnesota National Guard, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.

Area 5: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Minnesota National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians.


Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume and/or OF 612 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed
2. Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify
3. It is highly recommended that you also submit the AGO 163 to accurately reflect your military experience

Copies of the OF 612 and AGO 163: http://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/

Other Required Documents: N/A

Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number ( 12411128 ), title ( HR ASST (MIL) ) and Grade(s) ( 7 ) for which you are applying for.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12411128

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement 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.

To verify 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 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

Giacomo DiGiacomo

Address

MN 34TH ID SEP CO/CMD BDE ROLLUP
13865 S ROBERT TRAIL
ROSEMOUNT, MN 55068
US
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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.