HR Spec (Military)

Army National Guard Units • Camp Murray, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position for an HR SPEC (MILITARY) located at G1 Personnel CAMP MURRAY, Washington. The appointment type is Temporary, indefinite, excepted service, advertised as ENLISTED. This role serves as an advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources (HR) programs, interpreting policy and providing procedural guidance. The position involves participating in Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) and unit mobilizations/de-mobilizations, reviewing and evaluating regulatory guidance, and drafting/implementing State policy. Responsibilities include conducting command inspections, staff visits, and training personnel, as well as providing statistical data and responding to correspondence regarding military personnel issues. The role also oversees the direction of the EPM/OPM or Incentives program, providing technical expertise and career guidance. Additionally, it involves managing SIDPERS and its interfaces, ensuring timely processing of military personnel actions, and identifying/resolving problem areas in submissions. The position oversees the Personnel Services Section, managing document handling, records maintenance, and iPERMS, and may perform limited supervisory duties.

Requirements

• Military Grades: E2 - E7
• Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection.
• Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• General Experience: 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 have at least 24 months experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
• 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.
• OR 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level.

Nice To Haves

• Desired Military Assignments: 42A/MOS Immaterial
• If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position.
• If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition.
• Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives.
• Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician.
• Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f).

Responsibilities

• 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 assigned programs.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Reviews and processes the units forecasted MTOE and TDA structures.
• 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 (iPERMS).
• 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.
• Selects staff members to accompany files on an as needed basis i.e., review boards, SRP's, mobilizations/de-mobilizations, etc.
• Accomplishes and oversees the technical support work in the program area assigned with the assistance of subordinate employees which may be Active Guard Reserve (AGR), full time Technician, or civilian.
• Performs limited supervisory duties which include assignment and review of work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis; assure that production and accuracy requirements are met; approval of leave; effect minor disciplinary actions i.e., warnings or reprimands; identify training needs; and recommend performance standards and ratings.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED