HR ASST (MIL)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION - INDEFINITE, NOT-TO-EXCEED (NTE) 30SEP27. This National Guard position is for a HR ASST (MIL), Position Description Number NGD2014000 and is part of the Guam G1 Directorate of Manpower and Personnel, National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) of the Army National Guard. The purpose of this position is to serve as the final reviewer and procedural authority of personnel actions submitted to the MILPO by lower echelons. Work is to be performed in one or more of the following work areas: Personnel Systems Management, Officer or Enlisted Personnel Management (OPM, EPM), Retirement Points Accounting Management (RPAM), Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP), Montgomery G.I. Bill, Physical Disability Evaluation System (PDES), Incapacitation Pay (INCAP), Mobilization (MOB)/Demobilization (DEMOB), TRICARE, Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Line of Duty (LOD) investigations, and Funeral Honors/Casualty Assistance. 1. Serves as a final reviewer and/or processor of actions, which may include but are not limited to: accessions, discharges/separations, promotions, awards, reductions, transfers, boards, Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOERs), Office Evaluation Reports (OERs), promotion eligibility, Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), discharges, waivers, award/withdraw, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), retirement eligibility, iPERMS, RCAS, eMILPO, SIDPERS, DJMS, DMDC, CAC Automation,TAPDB-G, DSRO, and any additional or emerging systems that support personnel management and actions that affect eligibility of educational or incentive benefits as well as sensitive, complex cases, which involve: Allegations of inequitable, prejudiced, or similar treatment (e.g. issues of fraudulent enlistment or assignment; removal of military member from active or inactive status). Cases have major effects on career or service as they may result in unfavorable career separation or loss of status. Performs final review on file prior to review and action by a board, action officer, or others and ensures that all levels of legal, medical, and administrative review have been completed. Summarizes salient facts and issues; analyzes case information; outlines options; and recommends appropriate action. Ensures that regulatory requirements related to the specific action are met. Participates in SRP and command inspection program. Identifies gaps or inconsistencies in records and initiates action or interviews personnel to obtain needed data. Participates in unit Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) for those units whose service members are being mobilized to active duty. Performs personnel and administrative actions related to deployment manning documents. Supports reorganization/activation/deactivation. Reviews and processes requests for retention beyond mandatory removal date and evaluation reports. 2. Researches and obtains all necessary, relevant information regarding cases and issues and provides explanations and interpretations of rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements pertaining to actions taken or recommended. Drafts or prepares related correspondence for appropriate signature and enters data in automated systems, as needed. Retrieves data from information sources, both manual and electronic, for use in answering questions, responding to correspondence, or preparing reports or briefings. Prepares General Officer nomination packet. Ensures completeness and proper forwarding of records to appropriate board. Processes Officer over strength/additional Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) authorizations. Provides advice, guidance, and training to other personnel on actions in areas of expertise, as well as, advice, instructions, training, and interpretations, as needed, to lower echelons. 3. If serving as the primary assistant to the Military Funeral Honors or Casualty Assistance programs then you serve as the primary point of contact, coordinator, and advisor for questions regarding Military Funeral Honors and/or Casualty Assistance. Provides advisory services to family members of deceased military members (current and former) and serves as a liaison between the family and funeral directors and their assistants, Veterans Services Organizations, Veterans Affairs Offices, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Regional Casualty Assistance Coordinator (CAC), and other military services and/or members. Provides assistance to the family members by advising them of the deceased member's entitlements and provides information or assistance with filling out any required forms. Maintains files and libraries of current funeral/casualty material including policies, procedures, and guidance from Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Regional CAC, and the Veterans Administration. Coordinates with the Regional CAC, Funeral Home, Honor Guard, supporting military unit, and each Casualty Assistance Officer/Casualty Notification Officer (CAO/CNO) to ensure all requests for funerals and casualty assistance are supported. Coordinates with NGB and Regional CAC for assistance and support in the conduct of training in the program. 4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): 1. Knowledge of military personnel programs, policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative processes. 2. Ability to process and review military personnel actions and records for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established requirements. 3. Ability to research, interpret, and apply regulations, policies, and procedural guidance to military personnel actions and issues. 4. Knowledge of automated personnel systems and databases used to enter, retrieve, maintain, and analyze personnel information. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to provide guidance, explain personnel requirements, and prepare correspondence and reports.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, the following education is required to qualify for position: 1 full year of graduate level education; or superior academic achievement You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034565 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing: (MANDATORY) Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name and job title. Hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment Pay Plan, Occupational Series, and Grade (if applicable) Duties performed. Note: Resume are limited to two (2) pages. Only the first two pages of the submitted resume will be reviewed and considered for qualification and rating purposes. OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment. (MANDATORY) Current Soldier Record Brief or Soldier Talent Profile dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from first line Military supervisor dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from Commander dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Transcripts, if applicable. College/Vocational school transcripts MUST be submitted in order to receive credit for education. Miscellaneous Items (i.e. Certifications), if applicable. SF-50 (Current or Former Federal Employees), if applicable. DD 214-Member copy, if applicable.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).