HR Specialist (Military)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for an HR Specialist (Military), GS-0201-9, Position Description D2009000, and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G1. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.) Selecting Official: COL Janel Wiese *This position is also advertised for an HR Assistant (Military) GS-0203-7 (with the developmental/target grade of GS-9) at announcement number MT-12992690-AR-26-534

Duties

• Serves as an advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources (HR) program.
• Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, staff members and individual military members.
• Provides training to supervisors and guidance and assistance to military members on program for which assigned.
• Participates in Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) and unit mobilizations and de-mobilizations.
• Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to military personnel programs and provides guidance to all users.
• Drafts and implements State policy based on the aforementioned policies.
• Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of personnel actions.
• Conducts command inspections, staff visits and trains personnel within the unit in all programs for which responsible.
• Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program.
• Provides commanders, supervisors, and MILPO staff with a variety of statistical data or reports pertaining to military HR issues in order to assist in HR management decisions.
• Responds to correspondence (general, other agency, congressional, etc.) regarding military personnel issues.
• Researches, prepares response, and maintains action file.
• As required, forwards responses for review and/or responses for the MILPO Director and/or State Adjutant General.
• Estimates and projects future travel and funding requirements and submits request to MILPO Director.
• Responsible for and oversees the direction of the EPM/OPM or Incentives program and functions as the technical expert.
• Determines the methods and procedures for conducting military career guidance and counseling to ensure officer or enlisted personnel have an optimal and established career pattern.
• Provides direction, information, and/or counseling to MILPO staff and commanders of Major Army Command (MACOMM) through unit commanders, supervisors, as well as individual military members as required.
• Provides information and ensures regulatory compliance regarding area of responsibility which may include, but is not limited to: accessions, appointments, assignments, reassignments, transfers, promotions, Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP), discharges, separations, retirements, Officer Evaluation Reports (OER) Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOER), awarding of Area of Concentration (AOC), Functional Areas (FA), Additional Skill Identifiers (ASI), Special Qualification Identifiers (SQI), Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) identifiers (primary or secondary), Stop Loss programs, and National Guard Bureau (NGB) waivers, casualty assistance, and requests for retention beyond mandatory removal date.
• Reviews and determines eligibility upon accepting military technicians (dual status) or AGR positions.
• Assists other organizations and agencies/units in development of battle roster and personnel assignment.
• Convenes or participates in various boards which may include: Promotion, DA Boards, awards, selective/qualitative retention, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB), Incapacitation Review Boards, etc.
• Tracks Contingency Temporary Tour of Active Duty for Operational Support (COADOS).
• Initiates action for the issuance of all military orders relating to military personnel actions and distributes accordingly.
• Responsible for and oversees the direction of SIDPERS and internal/external interfaces, and functions as the technical expert.
• Responsible for and ensures the timely and accurate processing of submitted military personnel actions.
• Manages a control log to maintain document control and an audit trail of all transactions received and dispersed in SIDPERS.
• Notifies units and higher echelons of rejected or incomplete transaction/documentation, necessary steps or processes required to resolve the problem, and maintains a database for tracking and suspension of submissions for identification of trends and problems.
• Identifies problem areas in the types of submissions (based on rejects/incomplete documentation), the locations where training is needed, and creates and provides training material.
• Responsible for and oversees the direction of the Personnel Services Section and functions as the technical expert.
• Oversees the performance of document handling, records maintenance, and the Integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System.
• Directs staff in performance of periodic record reviews and inventories to ensure total record accountability.
• Establishes access control lists to restrict unauthorized personnel from gaining access to personnel files other than their own or for those they are responsible for.
• Accomplishes and oversees the technical support work in the program area assigned with the assistance of subordinate employees which may be Active Guard Reserve, full time Technician, or civilian.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:

• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (AT LEAST MONTH/YEAR – MONTH/YEAR), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures. 2.
• Transcripts: If using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts.
• For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.