HR ASST (MIL) (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Army National Guard Units•Richmond, VA

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Virginia Army National Guard, VA G1. The HR Assistant (Military), GS-0203-07, reviews and processes military personnel actions and records, including accessions, separations, promotions, awards, reductions, transfers, boards, evaluation reports, promotion eligibility, retirement eligibility, waivers, and actions affecting educational or incentive benefits. The work may involve sensitive or complex cases with significant effects on a member’s career or status. The incumbent conducts final file reviews before board or action-officer review, verifies that legal, medical, administrative, and regulatory requirements are met, analyzes case information, summarizes key facts, identifies options, and recommends appropriate action. The position supports Soldier Readiness Processing and command inspections, identifies gaps or inconsistencies in records, and takes steps to obtain missing information. It performs personnel and administrative actions related to deployment manning documents, mobilization, reorganization, activation, and deactivation. The incumbent researches and explains applicable rules and procedures, drafts correspondence, enters and retrieves information using manual and electronic sources, prepares reports or briefings, develops General Officer nomination packets, forwards records to appropriate boards, and processes officer over-strength or additional TDA authorizations. The role also provides guidance and training to other personnel. When assigned as the primary assistant for Military Funeral Honors or Casualty Assistance, the incumbent coordinates services, advises and assists family members with entitlements and required forms, liaises with funeral directors and military, veterans, and government organizations, maintains current program materials, coordinates requests and training, and collects program data for statistical and budget-planning purposes. Other duties may be assigned. This is an indefinite appointment. The selectee must be eligible for membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard, serve in the required military grade, and wear the military uniform. Indefinite employees may be released with 30 days’ notice; appointments may later be made permanent without further competition.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, with membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state’s National Guard before the effective date of placement.
Eligible for immediate Virginia Army National Guard membership in the required enlisted grade, E1/PV1 through E5/SGT; selectee must wear the military uniform.
General experience in clerical, office, or other work demonstrating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position, including experience using computer and automation systems.
At least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05, including experience with military human resources programs and systems; researching cases and interpreting applicable rules and procedures; maintaining records and forms; and analyzing and summarizing files and reports.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation; may be required to complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Applicants must provide exact employment dates and hours worked per week for part-time employment; resumes must be no more than two pages.
Applicants claiming education must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their education claims.

Responsibilities

Review and process military personnel actions, including accessions, separations, promotions, awards, reductions, transfers, boards, evaluation reports, eligibility determinations, waivers, and actions affecting benefits.
Conduct final reviews of sensitive or complex personnel cases; verify required legal, medical, administrative, and regulatory reviews; analyze facts and recommend appropriate action.
Participate in Soldier Readiness Processing and command inspections; identify record gaps or inconsistencies and obtain missing information.
Perform personnel and administrative actions related to deployment manning documents, mobilization, reorganization, activation, and deactivation.
Review and process requests for retention beyond mandatory removal dates and evaluation reports.
Research cases and explain rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements pertaining to personnel actions.
Draft correspondence, enter data in automated systems, and retrieve information for responses, reports, and briefings.
Prepare General Officer nomination packets and ensure records are complete and properly forwarded to boards.
Process officer over-strength and additional Table of Distribution and Allowances authorizations.
Provide advice, guidance, instructions, and training to other personnel on areas of expertise.
When assigned, coordinate Military Funeral Honors or Casualty Assistance; advise and assist families, liaise with relevant organizations, maintain program materials, coordinate support and training, and collect program data.
Perform other duties as assigned.