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THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 ON BOARD TECHNICIANS ONLY ***This is an open continuous announcement. Initial cutoff will be 08 DEC 2025. Recruitment will continue through the announcement closing date until the position is filled. ***

• Directly supervises and provides technical and administrative supervision over Human Resources Assistants (Military), Human Resources Specialists (Military), and specialist within the other specialized functions of the MILPO office. Formulates human resources and administrative procedures and policies based on the interpretation of regulations and directives from Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB). As required, performs military human resources work in any of the program areas, for which assigned, for officer, warrant officer, and enlisted members and includes but is not limited to: processing and reporting on status of LOD investigations, formal and informal; processing INCAP pay; processing and providing quality control of MRP2 and ADME packets; providing oversight and tracking of personnel assigned to WTU; providing oversight to Tricare and Military Medical Support Office (MMSO) and coordinating for treatment and follow-on authorization of care; coordinating fit for duty evaluations; processing Soldiers for entrance into the MEB and PEB; tracking medically non-deployable Soldier status within the State; working in coordination with the Medical Detachment in the training of Medical Readiness NCOs; providing oversight of the medical travel and orders program; working in conjunction with the PDHRA program; directing, organizing, and planning staff assistance visits and Command Inspection Program activities. Convenes or participates in various boards which may include: MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB), Incapacitation Review Boards, Medical and/or Physical evaluations, etc. Provides direct support to all units located within the state, their dependents, and retired members. Assists other organization and agencies/units in development of battle roster and personnel assignment.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned program areas, ensuring that legal and regulatory requirements are met. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and military human resources objectives and establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the same. Coordinates, plans, and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews and provides advice on organization missions, functions, and manning of serviced units. Identifies, analyzes, and provides recommendations to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Establishes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Directs and oversees the research and response for congressional or high level headquarters' inquiries regarding military human resources matters.
• Oversees and reviews the accounting of funds for accounts relating to the area of assignment which may include but is not limited to: NGB tours, incapacitation pay, medical care, severance pay, and MMRB attendance and requires exercising proper control measures, forecasting, and developing and conducting of internal audit reviews. As required, provides reports on audits and outlines any changes to be made as a result of the findings.
• Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Evaluates subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Approves/disapproves leave requests.
• Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Provides or ensures that subordinates provide customer guidance and training. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Conditions of Employment
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- This position is 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.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 1yr experience equivalent to at least GS-09; experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

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):

• Ability to directly supervise and provide technical and administrative guidance to the Health System Specialist (HSS) staff.
• Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and procedures that impact the various programs overseen in order to evaluate and resolve procedural problems experienced in the state Medical Health Program. Knowledge of the laws and privacy requirements concerned with the release of individual's medical records.
• Ability to supervise and manage programs, to include Line of Duty (LOD), Incapacitation Pay (INCAP) , Medical Retention Processing 2 (MRP2), Medical Evaluation Boards (MEB), and Physical Evaluation Board (PEB). Understanding of Army healthcare systems i.e. MEDCHART, MEBPREB, MEDPROS.
• Knowledge of the full range of medical programs sufficient to advise management on the impact the current individuals or groups status may have on organizational requirements and activities (i.e., physical readiness, physical health assessment (PHA), Soldier Readiness Program (SRP); LOD investigation status and results; upcoming review boards or the status of the boards; etc.).
• Ability to analyze the problems encountered and the skill to communicate, either orally or in writing, the recommendations to the parties involved i.e., all levels of management, individual military members, outside agencies or health care facilities that may be involved such as Tri-Care or local healthcare facilities.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. Completed application package includes the following:
NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.

1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. 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. NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.

• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. In USA Jobs, job seekers must choose a resume that is two pages or less to make it searchable and apply for jobs. Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience. Use concise, results focused language, and align with language from the job announcement. Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies. Remove outdated or unrelated experience. Please visit the USAJOBS Help Center for more information: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.

2. OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
You will find the OF-306 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information". This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.

3. SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification)
You will find the SF-181 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf

4. Veterans' Preference (if applicable): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You MUST also provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. An SF-50 is NOT acceptable documentation to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

5. Other supporting documents: These Documents include but are not limited to SF50s (Current and Federal Employees) and current Transcript (Educational Requirements or Substitution of Experience for Education).

NOTE:

• Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
• Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
• If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
• Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.

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