HR SPEC (MIL)

Duties 1.
Manages the day-to-day operations of the military personnel function.
Prepares formal requests for filling vacancies and selects (or participates in the selection of) personnel from lists of eligibles.
Formulates and conducts training programs for assigned military personnel specialists and conducts informal training to broaden employee skills.
Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, and disciplinary actions.
Receives formal grievances, resolving those that can be resolved at own level.
Keeps supervisors informed of all aspects of personnel programs, to include merit promotion, position classification, etc.
Maintains controls to ensure timely submission of OPRs.
Reviews computer products, special orders, and other source documents to ascertain when officer performance and training reports are required.
Forwards computer produced OPR notices to rating and reviewing officials for action.
Provides technical assistance to rating, additional rating, and endorsing officials for completion of reports.
Maintains a suspense system to ensure timely receipt of OPRs from rating, additional rating, and endorsing officials.
Reviews completed reports for accuracy and completion, inputs OPR data to Base Level Military Personnel System (BLMPS), and forward for inclusion in command and master personnel records.
Maintains data that will identify late reporting trends.
Administers the officer promotions and airman promotion/demotion programs.
Maintains a suspense of all Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA) promotions and promotions to first lieutenant.
Coordinates with unit commanders for recommendations on unit vacancy promotions.
Prepares and processes officer promotion for Reserve Officer Personnel Management Act (ROPMA) recommendations.
Creates and coordinates promotion boards for unit vacancy.
Forward conclusions to State Headquarters for coordination with the National Guard Bureau.
Reviews enlisted promotion requests for accuracy.
Provides technical assistance for promotions.
Forwards eligible promotion packages to State Headquarters for Promotion Boards for Master Sergeant and above.
Assigns order number and publishes promotion orders for Technical Sergeant and above at unit level.
Forwards orders to State Headquarters for master personnel records 2.
Reviews and monitors all administrative discharges and resignations.
Performs preliminary counseling as an integral part of the administrative discharge.
Coordinates with State Headquarters as approving authority for all discharges and resignations.
Schedules personnel for separation and retirement processing.
Coordinates through unit of assignment to advise members of processing and counseling appointments.
Conducts Retirement Briefing for retiring personnel and processes applications for retirement as required.
Monitors extensions and cancellations of extensions of enlistment and reenlistment processing.
Processes and reviews waivers for reenlistment or separation.
Formulates, develops, and directs the implementation of policies and procedures affecting Personnel functions.
Recognizes need for, initiates action, and directs or personally formulates new administrative policies and procedures, recommending changes designed to improve personnel efforts or services, such as the Officer Accession Program.
Analyzes NGB and Air Force regulations and directives pertaining to Quality Force management to determine the effect on the Group.
May be appointed Test Control Officer (TCO).
Monitors the flight status codes in the personnel data system, as required.
3.
Ensures the input and accuracy of all data located in the Personnel System, that is identified as a responsibility of the Quality Force section.
Designs computer products to audit the accuracy of data that is responsibility of the work centers.
Exercises responsibility for the timely operation of the Selective Retention Program.
Schedules production of the notification roster.
Maintains the unit data and completes suspense actions.
Monitors individuals not selected to ensure that follow-up action is taken for separation.
In the absence of a unit Security Officer, incumbent directs, coordinates, and oversees the Personnel Security Program in accordance with AOC Security directives.
Exercises responsibility for the unit input from initiation to completion of all types of security clearances for unit personnel.
Monitors and tracks status of security clearances, utilizing automated system ensuring the unit's mission is not impacted due to lack of clearances for AOC personnel.
Coordinates with Defense Security Systems (DSS) for completion of security clearances.
- Serves as unit Awards and Decorations Monitor.
Convenes Board that approves/disapproves awards for presentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Full description not listed.
Please see unit POC for full description of position.
Requirements Conditions of Employment Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Favorable background check is required.
Position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
PCS expenses will not be paid.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service, see www.
sss.
gov.
Veteran's Preference will apply.
DD Form 214's are required for Veteran's Preference.
If claiming Veteran's Preference for disability a Disability VA letter and SF-15 must also be submitted.
Visit www.
usajobs.
gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans to learn more about Veteran's Preference.
Incumbent must possess or be able to acquire the appropriate level security clearance for this position.
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.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment.
You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and mission.
This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to a state emergency or disaster.
This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved by TAG.
Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gathering pertinent data, and recognizing solutions; plan and organizing work; and communicating effectively orally and in writing.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Musthave at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07).
Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position.
The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.
An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level.
Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.
S.
Army, or U.
S.
Air Force.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.
e.
, Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.
g.
, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.
Additional information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.
sss.
gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.
aspx).
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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Review our benefits 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.
Please follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.
Benefits A career with the U.
S.
government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits 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.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Resume with dates of experience (to include Months and Years of employment) and at least 5 bullets of work experience for the duties you performed.
*REMINDER - ADD IN ANY TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN EXPERIENCE* Unofficial Transcripts - If used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.
) Veteran's Preference - If applicable and claiming Veteran's Preference, you must upload documentation to support your Veteran's Preference claim to include your DD-214 indicating the type of discharge.
If claiming Veteran's Preference for a disability, you must submit a VA Disability letter and SF-15 supporting your disability claim.
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/12243599 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 MA HRO STAFFING INBOX Email ng.
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hro-staffing@army.
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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.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Resume with dates of experience (to include Months and Years of employment) and at least 5 bullets of work experience for the duties you performed.
*REMINDER - ADD IN ANY TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN EXPERIENCE* Unofficial Transcripts - If used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.
) Veteran's Preference - If applicable and claiming Veteran's Preference, you must upload documentation to support your Veteran's Preference claim to include your DD-214 indicating the type of discharge.
If claiming Veteran's Preference for a disability, you must submit a VA Disability letter and SF-15 supporting your disability claim.
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.
Help This job is open to The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency Nationwide - Open to all US Citizens