Human Resource Specialist (Military)

U.S. Army, Pacific • Fort Shafter, HI

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a military technician position with the 9th Mission Support Command, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, in Fort Shafter Flats, Hawaii. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set. The Human Resource Specialist directs and performs military personnel management functions, advises the Commander and staff on personnel programs, and provides personnel guidance and support to subordinate command elements and units. The role also coordinates civilian personnel matters, training requirements, and related support with the Civilian Personnel Office. Additional duties include personnel policy and regulatory review, reporting, budget input, and liaison with higher headquarters. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and a Personnel Security Investigation. The position requires a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required.
• One year of specialized experience executing personnel management activities in support of Army Reserve units, ensuring compliance with proper procedures, and preparing reports to brief management; or qualifying education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Qualifying education may be a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M. in a relevant field such as HR Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or Management.
• Applicants combining education and experience must meet at least 100% of the stated requirements using the prescribed calculation.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required; appointment may also be subject to a suitability or fitness determination.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category and provide documents demonstrating eligibility.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education or receive full course credit from a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Direct and accomplish military personnel management functions.
• Provide guidance and assistance on personnel matters to subordinate command elements and units.
• Coordinate civilian personnel matters with the command and prepare statistical reports on civilian personnel.
• Initiate and recommend actions to implement programs that provide optimum manning and personnel support to the command.
• Serve as a technical advisor to the Commander and staff on personnel programs.
• Make periodic and special visits and inspections to assist subordinate units with military personnel matters.
• Maintain liaison with higher headquarters on administrative matters.
• Review personnel action requests for compliance with policies and regulations.
• Coordinate civilian employee training requirements and act as a liaison for employees when needed.
• Assist subordinate units with the Civilian Personnel Office as necessary.
• Develop command budgetary input related to military personnel administration operations.
• Review and interpret regulations, directives, and reports pertinent to military personnel functions.
• Review incoming regulations and prepare written instructions about military personnel program administration, functions, and procedures.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; benefits eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable rules and an agency determination.
• Recruitment, retention, and/or relocation incentives may be authorized when determined to be in the government's best interest.
• Advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for candidates new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree