Human Resources Assistant (Military)

Army National Guard Units • New Castle, DE

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Delaware Army National Guard Joint Force Headquarters. The Human Resources Assistant (Military) supports the State Incentives Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP, and BRS-CP. The position assists with quality assurance and processing of incentive contracts and actions, processes payments, and helps review policies and cases involving contract monitoring, terminations, inquiries, and complaints.

The incumbent liaises with lower echelons, supports discrepancy notifications and Exception to Policy submissions, and reviews reports and documents across incentive processing phases for accuracy. The position also supports training for lower-echelon system operators and may brief the Recruit Sustainment Program and Soldier Readiness Program, along with other training as directed by the State Incentives Manager.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state is required by the effective date of placement. Applicants must meet the specified military grade and specialized experience requirements. The selectee must wear the military uniform, participate in direct deposit, and may be required to work outside normal duty hours, including overtime or compensatory time. A background investigation and a trial period may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a member of the Delaware Army National Guard or eligible for immediate membership in the National Guard in a compatible military assignment.
• Must meet the military grade requirement of E-4 (SPC) through E-6 (SSG) by the announcement closing date.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, demonstrating experience assisting with administration, quality assurance, and processing of military incentive contracts and programs.
• Specialized experience must include reviewing contracts for compliance, processing incentive payments, identifying contract discrepancies, and drafting official discrepancy memorandums for service members.
• Must demonstrate proficiency using specialized military personnel databases and system-generated reports to track incentive transaction phases.
• Must have experience coordinating Exception to Policy submissions, serving as an administrative liaison to lower echelons to resolve contract inquiries or complaints, and preparing or conducting program briefings and training sessions.
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the announcement closing date; education cannot substitute for specialized experience at GS-7.
• Must be placed into the position within six months of selection.
• Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Resume must document position title, employer, employment dates, duties and accomplishments, related skills, and hours worked per week; federal experience must also include occupational series, grade, and dates at each grade level.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation of the State Incentives Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP, and BRS-CP, through quality assurance and processing of contracts and actions.
• Process payments for one or more incentive contracts and programs.
• Assist with policy review related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and Inspector General complaints, as applicable.
• Assist with policy review of routine cases, prepare discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers, and ensure timely notification.
• Serve as a liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons, providing timely notifications to Soldiers regarding contract discrepancies.
• Assist in coordinating Exception to Policy submissions by ensuring proper documentation and developing tracking mechanisms.
• Review National Guard Bureau-supplied, system-generated, and manually created reports or documents concerning incentive issuance, establishment, monitoring, payment, and termination for accuracy and submission to the State Incentives Manager.
• Assist in training lower-echelon system operators to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Review trends observed during training and ongoing activities and make recommendations to the State Incentives Manager.
• Conduct briefings for the Recruit Sustainment Program and Soldier Readiness Program, and other training sessions as directed by the State Incentives Manager.
• Ensure training materials are relevant, up to date, and effectively communicated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the type of position, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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