Duties
As a HR SPEC (MILITARY) (TITLE 32), GS-0201-9, you will serve as an advisor to the commander and staff on the brigade human resources (HR) program; interpret policy and provide procedural guidance to the commander, staff members and individual military members; develop guidelines and operational procedures to implement changes to policies and programs directed by higher headquarters; research and resolve difficult HR personnel problems and questions; accomplish a variety of statistical data/reports, analyze the information, identify trends, and make recommendations to assist in HR management decisions; conduct staff visits and provide training, guidance and assistance to military members at the Brigade and subordinate units; serve as the technical expert on a variety of administrative matters (e.g. format for directives and standing operating procedures, general office procedures, filing systems, reference libraries, etc.); assist in the preparation for and execute command level inspections of subordinate units; Identify trends and develop recommendations based on analysis of subordinate feeder information, recurring reports, and findings of assistance visits and inspections; accomplish or review a military HR transactions including appointments, enlistments, flagging actions, reassignments, separations, promotions, duty assignments, transfers, medical evaluations, security clearances, awards and decorations, retirements, etc., and forward actions to a higher level military personnel office; provide guidance, review, and monitor the timely completion of enlisted evaluations; prepare and forward officer evaluation reports; provide guidance to personnel pertaining to applications for passports, and the publication of required personnel orders; review documents and data for individual mobilization packets; implement the Enlisted Promotion System (EPS); validate the preliminary enlisted promotion consideration list; coordinate and publish all requirements for Command level enlisted promotion boards; control the organization's medical readiness programs; ensure the timely completion of and reviews of LOD investigations; function as technical advisor on the completion of formal LOD investigations; prepare and forward documentation for officer promotion packets; conduct records review with officers and update records; provide guidance to personnel and dependents concerning benefits and entitlements; provide administrative support to potential applicants and evaluates qualifications for officer/warrant officer appointment packets; review and/or assemble supporting documentation required at higher levels when processing actions such as involuntary order to active duty, courts martial, fraudulent enlistment, non-selection for retention, administrative discharges, etc.; conduct and/or participate in Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), and unit mobilizations and de-mobilizations; perform administrative duties relating to military personnel involving the composition and distribution of correspondence, publications, reports, orders, etc.; identify and maintain the publication requirements and accounts for the organization and subordinate elements; function as the postal manager for the organization; provide personnel-specific information in developing plans for recruiting and retention within the command; perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- 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.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- You may be required to successfully complete a 1- or 2- year probation/trail period to assess performance, conduct, agency needs, public interest, and efficiency. Employment ends unless certified in writing that it advances the agencies interest.
Qualifications
Military Grades: Enlisted (E4 to E7)
Minimum Requirements: Experience, education or training which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting basic concepts, principles, and theories of Human Resources to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements.
Education
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.
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.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
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/12803591~
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/.
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.