Human Resource Specialist (Military)

Army National Guard Units•Colchester, VT

17d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Vermont Army National Guard Military Personnel Office (MILPO), located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State. The position serves as an Incentives Specialist and reports to the State Incentives Manager. It administers and supports Army National Guard incentive policies and programs for officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel, including the Select Reserve Incentive Policy (SRIP), Army Medical Detachment Incentives Policy (AMEDD), Student and Chaplain Loan Repayment Programs (SLRP and CLRP), and Blended Retirement System Continuation Pay (BRS-CP). The position implements incentive programs by executing policy and processing contracts and actions, validating documentation, ensuring compliance, and administering payments. It reviews incentive policies and cases, handles discrepancy notifications and exception-to-policy submissions, reviews reports and documents for accuracy, and serves as a liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons. It also supports and oversees system operators, analyzes training and program trends, makes recommendations to the State Incentives Manager, and delivers briefings and training. This position requires membership in a compatible Vermont National Guard military assignment, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. A security clearance must be obtained and maintained. Irregular or overtime hours may be required. A recruitment incentive may be authorized, subject to individual eligibility. No specific educational requirements are listed.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required; applicants must be eligible for immediate membership in a compatible Vermont National Guard military assignment before the effective date of placement.
Must meet the military grade range of E-1/PV1 through E-7/SFC.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
Must meet the applicable federal employment suitability determination following a background investigation.
Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Must be eligible for the position under the stated areas of consideration.
General experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem analysis, data gathering, work planning and organization, and effective oral and written communication, unless specialized experience requirements otherwise apply.
Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, involving knowledge and skills related to the work of the position.
Knowledge of administrative and personnel actions used to conduct subordinate unit inspections and assistance visits, identify trends, conduct analysis, and recommend ways to improve personnel readiness.
Knowledge of personnel authorizations, unit manning documents, and duty assignment requirements and criteria sufficient to maintain personnel readiness.
Knowledge of ARNG incentive programs, the Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS), Guard Incentive Management System (GIMS), and human resources principles.
Knowledge of analyzing complex incentive contracts, interpreting policies, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
Knowledge of office automation programs to manipulate database and spreadsheet information in organizational formats.
Knowledge of payroll systems such as DJMS and Web-DMO, and ability to process exception-to-policy packets using judgment and technical expertise.
Skill in interpreting laws, regulations, and policies governing the incentives program.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to brief senior leaders.
Ability to use automated or manual systems to prepare reports and correspondence.
Must wear the military uniform.
Must be registered for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959 and subject to the registration requirement.
Must provide a resume detailing specialized experience with month/year start and end dates and descriptions of duties.
Must participate in direct deposit.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
For positions requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid driver's license for the state where the candidate lives or is principally employed.
Appropriate unpaid and part-time experience, including qualifying volunteer experience, may be credited.

Nice To Haves

A recruitment incentive may be authorized, depending on individual eligibility.

Responsibilities

Implement the State's incentive program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP, and BRS-CP, through policy execution and processing contracts and actions.
Administer incentive contracts and programs and process payments, validating documentation and ensuring compliance with policy.
Review policies related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and Inspector General complaints, as applicable.
Review routine cases, prepare discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers, and ensure timely notifications.
Liaise between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons, including Brigade and Battalion, to notify Soldiers of contract discrepancies.
Coordinate exception-to-policy submissions, ensure required documentation is provided, and develop tracking mechanisms.
Review National Guard Bureau, system-generated, and manually created incentive processing reports and documents for accuracy and submit them to the State Incentives Manager.
Train and oversee lower-echelon system operators to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
Analyze and report trends observed during training and ongoing activities and make recommendations to the State Incentives Manager.
Organize and conduct briefings for the Recruit Sustainment Program and Soldier Readiness Program, as well as additional training directed by state leadership.
Ensure training materials are relevant, current, and effectively communicated.
Perform other duties as assigned.