HR SPEC (MIL) (Title 32)

Air National Guard Units•Camp J T Robinson, AR

18h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Arkansas Air National Guard (AR ANG HQ). The position advises commanders on military human resources programs, interprets policy, provides procedural guidance and training, analyzes HR data, conducts staff visits and briefings, and provides statistical reports to support management decisions. The incumbent is accountable for assigned program outcomes, personally and through subordinate full-time technicians or drill status guardsmen when assigned. The role oversees Career Enhancements, including performance reports, promotions and demotions, awards and decorations, Line of Duty determinations, special programs, testing, and the Weight and Body Fat Management Program. It manages Customer Service programs and personnel records, point-credit accounting, benefits and entitlements, identification cards and DEERS enrollment, casualty assistance, Privacy Act matters, dress and appearance guidance, and emergency data records. The position also oversees employment and personnel assignment processes, unit manpower documentation, vacancies, personnel qualifications, in-processing, and absentee and desertion matters. It manages relocation programs such as reassignments, separations, retirements, transfers, enlistments, and temporary-duty relocation processing, and advises members on retirement and related benefits. For readiness, the role develops personnel plans for contingencies and mobilizations; coordinates with commands and readiness organizations; manages deployment and mobilization processes, reporting, systems, exercises, and deployment documentation; advises commanders and deployment managers; and safeguards classified material. Other duties may be assigned. The selectee must be an eligible member of the Arkansas Air National Guard, wear the military uniform, meet compatible military grade and assignment requirements, and satisfy applicable background, physical, training, and security requirements.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required; applicants not currently in military service must provide a letter stating intent to join and be eligible for immediate membership.
Must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard and hold a compatible military assignment and grade by the effective date of placement.
Military grade must be within the stated range: minimum E4/SrA and maximum E6/TSgt; members above the maximum grade must administratively reduce before appointment.
Must wear the military uniform.
Must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI); a favorable investigative determination is required.
A pre-placement physical is required if one is not already current.
Must complete mandatory Full-Time Support training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, if applicable.
Must meet military requirements without creating a grade inversion; technicians may not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader.
General experience: three years of progressively responsible experience, including one year equivalent to at least GS-4, demonstrating analytical, planning and organizing, and oral and written communication abilities.
Specialized experience: one year equivalent to at least the next lower grade, with experience preparing the applicant to perform the duties and competencies involving HR program subject matter or processes associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service when required.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.

Responsibilities

Advise commanders, supervisors, and staff on assigned military human resources programs; interpret policy and provide procedural guidance and training.
Analyze HR data and issues affecting AGR members, drill status guardsmen, and family members; provide statistical reports and advise supervisors on impacts to productivity or mission.
Conduct staff visits and periodic briefings to explain assigned programs.
Plan, direct, and control Career Enhancement programs, including performance reports, promotions and demotions, awards, Line of Duty determinations, special programs, testing, and weight and body fat management.
Manage customer service programs, personnel records and records security, point-credit accounting, benefits and entitlements, ID cards and DEERS enrollment, casualty assistance, Privacy Act matters, and emergency data records.
Administer employment programs, including assignments, qualification and eligibility certification, in-processing, Unit Manpower Documents, vacancy lists, classification and training actions, physical profile reports, and absentee and desertion matters.
Manage relocation programs, including reassignments, separations, retirements, transfers, enlistments, and temporary-duty relocation processing; counsel members on retirement and related benefits.
Develop readiness plans for contingencies and mobilizations and coordinate personnel requirements with commands, readiness organizations, and unit commanders.
Manage deployment and mobilization activities, readiness reporting and systems, deployment documentation, exercises, briefings, and after-action reports; advise commanders and deployment managers.
Administer government passport and visa processes and safeguard and properly dispose of classified material.
Perform other duties as assigned.