Human Resources Specialist (Military) (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Jackson, TN

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Tennessee Army National Guard. The Human Resources Specialist (Military), GS-0201-09, participates in developing procedures and administering the recruiting and retention program. The position helps develop written guidance, including local regulations, supplements to Department of the Army or National Guard Bureau regulations, circulars, and standard operating procedures. It submits proposed budget requests to the RRM for review and approval, works with units to assess program effectiveness and identify trends and corrective measures, and assists with planning recruiting campaigns, fairs, displays, and open houses. Other duties may be assigned.

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Applicants who are not current National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed. The position may require a trial period, occasional work outside normal duty hours, and overtime. A background investigation and Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions are required. Additional conditions include mandatory direct deposit, compliance with Selective Service registration requirements where applicable, and restrictions under the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment. For positions requiring a security clearance, the applicant must possess or be able to obtain one within a year of appointment; positions requiring vehicle operation require a valid state driver's license.

The position requires military grades E-1 through E-7. Applicants need general experience or training in human resources business programs and a validated understanding of the occupational series and grade. Specialized qualifications include 24 months of specialized experience or training, or at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, providing a basic working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs. Relevant experience includes personnel program knowledge, use of HR references and resources, personnel records, counseling, classification and assignments, position descriptions, quality force management, computer use, and HR programs related to career enhancements, customer service, employment, relocations, or readiness. No education is required, and education cannot substitute for the experience requirement.

Requirements

• National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants who are not current members must be eligible for immediate membership.
• Must be eligible for employment in the military grade listed; military grades are E-1 through E-7.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Must have general experience or training in human resources business programs and a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
• Must have 24 months of specialized experience or training, or at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level or equivalent, providing a basic working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs.
• Must have basic knowledge and experience of personnel programs, gained in a classroom or as an on-the-job trainee, and knowledge-based competency in human resources elements and related terminology, concepts, principles, and issues.
• Experience using references and resource materials and in program functions such as maintaining personnel records, counseling, or classification and assignments.
• Relevant experience may include preparing and maintaining position descriptions and manual records, personnel classification or usage, quality force management, managing personnel records, and researching record data.
• Experience operating a computer and using varied computer programs.
• Experience in HR programs related to Career Enhancements, Customer Service, Employments, Relocations, and/or Readiness.
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and accomplish the mission.
• An individual convicted of a crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Must complete a Baseline Pre-Placement Screening for General Schedule positions within 30 days of appointment.
• For positions requiring a security clearance, must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• For positions requiring operation of motor vehicles, must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which the applicant lives or is principally employed.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing procedures and administering the recruiting and retention program.
• Help develop written guidelines for the recruiting and retention program, including local regulations, supplements to Department of the Army or National Guard Bureau regulations, circulars, and standard operating procedures.
• Submit proposed budget requests to the RRM for review and approval.
• Work with units to assess the effectiveness of the recruiting and retention program, identify trends, and suggest corrective measures.
• Assist with planning recruiting campaigns and fairs, including displays and open houses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.
• Acceptance of a federal position may terminate Tricare Reserve Select eligibility.
• Military members receiving a Reenlistment/Extension Bonus, SLRP, or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of the incentive.

What This Job Offers

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