Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Army National Guard Units • Augusta, ME

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position in the ME DCSPER, National Guard. The position is located in the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State) G1 Military Personnel Office under the Incentives Program. The incumbent serves as an Incentives Specialist reporting to the State Incentives Manager and assists with Army National Guard 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) for Officer, Warrant Officer, and Enlisted personnel.

The role implements and administers the State Incentives Program and its subordinate programs by executing policy, processing contracts and actions, validating documentation, ensuring policy compliance, and processing incentive payments. It reviews policies and incentive records, handles discrepancy notifications and related documentation, coordinates Exception to Policy submissions, and serves as a liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons.

The specialist also supports and oversees lower-echelon system operators, analyzes trends, makes recommendations to the State Incentives Manager, and organizes and conducts briefings and training for the Recruit Sustainment Program and Soldier Readiness Program, along with other training directed by state leadership. The position requires completion of required training and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must complete all required training within regulation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
• General experience may include experience gained through military or civilian technical training schools in human resources business programs, and a validated understanding of basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
• Specialized experience includes human resources program business competencies; ability to use HR IT systems such as Guard Incentive Management Systems (GIMS), IPPS-A, and IPERMS; ability to analyze HR policies and guidelines; and familiarity with subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.
• Applicants using education to qualify must provide transcripts or other documentation supporting their educational claims.
• Applicants subject to the Military Selective Service Act registration requirement must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Implement the State Incentives Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP, and BRS-CP, through policy execution and contract/action processing.
• Administer incentive contracts and programs, validate documentation, ensure policy compliance, and process payments.
• Continuously 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 notification.
• Serve as liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons, providing timely notifications to Soldiers about contract discrepancies.
• Coordinate Exception to Policy submissions, ensure proper documentation, and develop tracking mechanisms.
• Review reports and documents concerning incentive issuance, establishment, monitoring, payment, and termination for accuracy and submit them to the State Incentives Manager.
• Support training and oversight of 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 detailed briefings for the Recruit Sustainment Program and Soldier Readiness Program, as well as other training sessions directed by state leadership.
• Ensure training materials are relevant, up to date, and effectively communicated.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and the hiring agency can provide details.

What This Job Offers

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