U.S. Department of Defense

Summary

This a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This position is an Indefinite/Permanent (retain tenure) GS-0201-11 HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2952000 and is part of the MO Directorate of Human Resources. This is a non-bargaining position.

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Duties

• Processes requests and produces transition documents for voluntary retirements, voluntary resignations, involuntary separations, medical retirements and separations, and all other Title 32 AGR transitions from active federal service.
• Assists in the creation of documents and packets for Title 10 AGR personnel when required and/or requested by NGB. Processes formal requests for voluntary retirement and voluntary resignation.
• Produces out-processing packets for Soldiers utilizing active-duty transition centers.
• Communicates with Medical Command (MEDCOM) personnel to assist with transition documents for medically retiring and separating Soldiers.
• Performs leave audits for transitioning Soldiers to ensure an accurate leave balance is reflected upon separation to prevent excess leave and leave debts.
• Maintains the Retirement Points Accounting Management (RPAM) Next system for Title 32 AGR Soldiers.
• Maintains separation related data in various systems to accurately report projected losses.
• Analyzes Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and state policies.
• Coordinates with various military offices for specialized or technical assistance.
• Reviews transactions and conducts transaction error resolution to help ensure retiree pay accounts are established on time.
• Processes retiree requests for changes of address/bank accounts, tax changes, reissue of tax forms, retiree account statements, and establishes/monitors annuitant pay accounts.
• Maintains records and submits reports as required
• Reviews, submits, and troubleshoots retirement computations, submitted retirement packets, and appliable pay system issues.
• Provides individual counseling and assistance to eligible active Army personnel, Retired Soldiers, their dependents, or survivors upon retirement.
• Administers the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) at state level.
• Assists Soldiers and Family Members in making the SBP selection in accordance with established law.
• Individually counsels Retired Soldiers on changes to SBP due to qualifying life events or withdrawal from SBP.
• Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, staff members and military members.
• Researches, prepares responses, and maintains action file for all Congressional Inquiries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
• The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Air National Guard recruiter at 1-800-864-6264 prior to applying for this position.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at Whiteman AFB at (660) 687-7394 or at St. Joseph at (816) 236-3339 for any questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidate must currently be assigned to a military unit in the Missouri Army National Guard. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - 2LT (O-2)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of military human resources that demonstrates skill in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:Must possess at least one year of experience at the GS 09 grade level or equivalent that provided the ability to apply fundamental human resources management methods, principles, practices and standardized analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to advise on or resolve moderately complex, non-controversial or recurring recruitment and placement, voluntary and involuntary separation actions and various Army retirement actions, AGR Programs and policy issues; ability to advise and assist managers and employees; ability to apply rules and regulations; knowledge and ability to interpret manpower requirements. This experience must also include the ability to make informed judgements and knowledge of the organizational structure of the ARNG.

Education

This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience.

Additional information

This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled.

Selective Service Act:

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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.

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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/12676719

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/.

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Agency contact information

Angela McCall Angela McCall

Phone

573-638-9500 X37495

Email

angela.mccall.1@us.af.mil

Address

MO Directorate of Human Resources

2302 Militia Drive

Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203

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Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

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