Human Resources Assistant (Military)

Army National Guard Units•Columbia, SC

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted position in the South Carolina Army National Guard's Military Personnel Office (MILPO). The Human Resources Assistant serves as the final reviewer and procedural authority for personnel actions submitted to the MILPO by lower echelons. Work may involve one or more areas: Officer or Enlisted Personnel Management, Retirement Points Accounting Management, Selected Reserve Incentive Program, Montgomery G.I. Bill, MOS Medical Review Board, Line of Duty investigations, and Funeral Honors/Casualty Assistance. The position provides clerical, assistant, or technical support requiring knowledge of organizational procedures, established guidelines, and work techniques. The position requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the vacancy closing date, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. The position is open only to Areas 1 and 2: current South Carolina Army National Guard employees with Tenure 1 or 2, and current South Carolina Army National Guard members, respectively. Temporary and indefinite employees are not eligible for Area 1.

Requirements

  • Must be a member of the South Carolina Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment before the vacancy closing date.
  • Must wear the military uniform.
  • Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work demonstrating ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position, including experience with computer and automation systems.
  • At least one year of specialized experience, education, or training providing knowledge of general office work, which may include answering telephones, receiving and distributing mail, and maintaining records.
  • Experience following oral or written instructions, establishing and retrieving files and information, and using common word-processing software.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
  • Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
  • Must register for Selective Service if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, as applicable.
  • Must participate in direct deposit.
  • Must have a valid state driver's license if the position requires operating motor vehicles.
  • Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the final reviewer and procedural authority for personnel actions submitted to the MILPO by lower echelons.
  • Perform work in one or more areas, including Officer or Enlisted Personnel Management, Retirement Points Accounting Management, Selected Reserve Incentive Program, Montgomery G.I. Bill, MOS Medical Review Board, Line of Duty investigations, and Funeral Honors/Casualty Assistance.
  • Provide clerical, assistant, or technical work using knowledge of organizational procedures, established guidelines, and techniques.
  • Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities under applicable legal and regulatory requirements, organizational direction, and mission changes.

Benefits

  • Federal employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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