Human Resources Assistant (Military) T32

Army National Guard Units • Phoenix, AZ

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Arizona Army National Guard, part of the AZ JFHQ Army. Located at the G1 with Joint Forces Headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona, the position serves as the final reviewer and procedural authority for personnel actions submitted to the MILPO by lower echelons. Work is performed in one or more program areas: Casualty Operations/Survivor Outreach Services (SOS), Military Funeral Honors (MFH), Yellow Ribbon, and Domestic Violence Prevention and Suicide Prevention.

The position reviews and/or processes Soldier Services Program actions, assesses facts and issues, identifies options, and recommends appropriate action while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. It researches personnel matters, explains and interprets rules and procedures, prepares correspondence, enters data into automated systems, and gathers information for responses, reports, briefings, and budget projections. The role also advises and trains personnel, coordinates program support and training with applicable agencies, and maintains program files and reference materials.

Appointment requires current Arizona Army National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment supported by the G1, or eligibility for immediate membership and employment at the military grade listed. The selectee must wear the military uniform, maintain a current state driver's license, and meet federal suitability requirements. Irregular or overtime hours may be required. A trial period may be required, and participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Requirements

• Must be a current member of the Arizona Army National Guard in a military organization supported by the G1 before appointment, or be eligible for immediate National Guard membership and employment in a compatible assignment.
• Military grade must be PVT/E-1 to SGT/E-5.
• Any Army MOS is compatible.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade; education or military/civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.
• Specialized experience may include human resources program business competencies, familiarity with subject matter or processes used in DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force human resources programs, or similar human resources experience.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must possess and maintain a current state driver's license.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements based on a background investigation.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in direct deposit.
• Must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting educational claims.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the final reviewer and/or processor of personnel actions related to Soldier Services Programs.
• Summarize pertinent facts and issues, analyze information, outline options, and recommend appropriate action.
• Ensure regulatory requirements for actions are met; identify gaps or inconsistencies in records and initiate inquiries to obtain needed information.
• Support activities within the deployment cycle.
• Research personnel actions and issues, and explain or interpret applicable rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements.
• Draft or prepare correspondence for appropriate signature and enter data into automated systems as needed.
• Collect and retrieve data from manual and electronic sources to answer questions, respond to correspondence, and prepare reports or briefings; use data to project budgetary requirements as appropriate.
• Ensure records are complete and properly forwarded.
• Provide advice, guidance, instruction, interpretations, and training to other personnel on areas of expertise as needed.
• Serve as a point of contact, coordinator, and advisor for Soldier Services Program questions.
• Maintain program files and libraries of materials, including applicable policies, procedures, and agency guidance.
• Coordinate with applicable agencies for assistance and support in conducting training for assigned programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed