Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) (T32), Position Description Number D2056000and is part of the AL HQ 31ST CHM BDE, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: 31ST CBRN , CENTREVILLE, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ S. VANCE
***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25%***
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Title 32
CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite)
CAT 2- Current Army M-Day and Temporary Technicians within ALARNG
CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALARNG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens
Duties
(1) Assists in administering the military personnel program for the organization. Prepares for and participates in command level inspections in the area of personnel and administration. Compiles subordinate feeder information, identifies trends, and proposes recommendations based upon recurring required reports and/or findings of assistance visits and inspections. Reviews and provides recommendations for the assignment and utilization of military personnel in accordance with authorized manning documents. Accomplishes or reviews a variety of military personnel transactions including enlistments, separations, flagging actions, reassignments, promotions, duty assignments, transfers, medical evaluations, line of duty actions, security clearances, awards and decorations, retirements, etc., and forwards actions as required to a higher headquarters. Assist in establishing and maintaining a rating chain for enlisted evaluation reports. Provides information and assistance to personnel at subordinate levels tasked with completing personnel actions. Provide technical assistance to subordinate unit personnel pertaining to applications for passports, and the publication of required personnel orders. Review documents and data for individual mobilization packets.
(2) Provide administrative support for brigade level enlisted promotion boards. Reviews enlisted promotion actions prior to submission to higher headquarters for quality and completion. Reviews and recommends changes to the preliminary enlisted promotion consideration list to ensure all personnel eligible are considered.
(3) Assists with the coordination of health services support. Reviews the status of all physical examinations within the command and makes recommendations for scheduling and completion. Review and forward reports of periodic health assessments. Inputs information regarding periodic vaccinations, profiles, and other medical data as required. Provides technical guidance and reviews formal and informal line of duty investigations submitted by subordinate units. Reviews and/or prepares the packets required for submission to the medical review and profile boards.
(4) Provides assistance to the commander and staff pertaining to military personnel administration. Researches and resolves routine military personnel problems and questions. Assist in the preparation of unit standing operating procedures. Assistin the implementation of Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Major Command, National Guard, and state regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the full range of personnel actions.
(5) Provides information to unit personnel about benefits and entitlements, career and bonus programs, educational, retirement, and other benefits. Provide explanations of regulations, methods, procedures, and exceptions involved in routine military personnel actions. May provide assistance to soldiers and dependents concerning benefits and entitlements. Provide guidance to subordinate unit personnel in the maintenance of military personnel records.
(6) Participates in unit Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) for those units whose service members are being mobilized to active duty. Provides counseling to service members on available benefits, accuracy of the emergency data and contact information and the accuracy of the DEERS/RAPIDS (Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System/Realtime Automated Personnel Identification System) information, and allows the service member to perform a general review of their record.
(7) Assembles 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.
(8) Reviews copies of unit reports furnished by higher level military personnel offices to identify discrepancies and assist with the management of personnel assets within the organization. Reviews and submits source documents for military personnel records and retirement accounting.
(9) Performs various administrative duties relating to military personnel involving the composition and distribution of correspondence, publications, reports, orders, etc. Maintain the file system for brigade personnel and administrative section. Maintain the publication accounts for the organization and subordinate elements. Prepares, reviews, and forwards postage and duplication equipment usage reports.
(10) Prepares press releases, articles, announcements, or advertisements for submission to local news media designed to make the public aware of the National Guard and their role in the community and in national defense.
(11) May be required to assist in the recruiting and retention activities of the organization.
(12) Performs 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.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- 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.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: SSG
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION:
--Knowledge of an extensive body of regulations and procedures sufficient to review, validate, and maintain military personnel records and supporting documents. Knowledge to provide regulatory guidance and recommendations to the unit commander for a variety of personnel actions such as discharges, promotions, reassignments, reductions, military code violations, line-of duty investigations/determinations, etc.
--Knowledge of personnel deployment requirements to maintain individual mobilization files, review and monitor the status of personnel and medical deployment requirements, and provide recommendations to the unit commander and senior FTS member concerning personnel and administrative readiness.
--Knowledge of pay regulations and procedures sufficient to prepare and submit pay documents, research and correct pay discrepancies and to assist in gathering and submitting documentation necessary to receive educational and bonus incentives.
--Knowledge of administrative regulations sufficient to function as the unit file/ publications manager and prepare a variety of reports or correspondence for the organization.
--Knowledge of retirement programs, survivor benefits, and casualty assistance sufficient to counsel unit members concerning elections and available benefits.
--Knowledge of military personnel training sufficient to assist in the request for and documentation of training.
--Knowledge of personnel authorizations, requirements, and criteria sufficient to coordinate with and assist strength maintenance personnel and improve personnel readiness levels.
--Knowledge of strength maintenance procedures for the unit in order to complete related reports.
--Knowledge and skill in the use of automated systems.
Education
Generally, not applicable.
Benefits
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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.
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. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
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/12396597
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.
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