HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

SummaryThis is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Bargaining Unit Technician position: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)Location: Command GroupCamp Murray, Washington 98430Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTEDThis announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.ResponsibilitiesA GS-0201-9, HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY): Provides technical guidance and procedural support to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting & Retention Manager, Officer Strength Manager, Military Personnel Office (MILPO), State Surgeon/Deputy State Surgeon, State Chaplain, State SJA, commanders, unit personnel, field recruiters, and healthcare ministry and legal professionals. Participates in developing and implementing written policies and guidelines pertaining to recruiting and retention programs for AMEDD, Chaplain, and SJA positions such as local regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Coordinates and participates in recruiting efforts both locally and nationally at recruiting events such as medical conferences, medical school and dental school programs. Serves as a principle point of contact for applicants and other interested parties during the recruiting and application process. Provides monthly reports and regular updates to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting and Retention Manager, NGB and/or Credentialing Officer to advise on the status of accessions or losses of the various career fields. Prepares requests for the conditional release of applicants from other military services or transfers between states. Coordinates with the state retention programs for health care professionals, ministry and legal professionals. Composes and prepares a variety of correspondence directed to local, national, civilian, military, professional groups, associations, and educational institutions concerning recruitment and educational programs in response to inquiries as a part of healthcare, ministry and legal advertising campaigns. Assist in ensuring state/territory recruiting and retention missions are met, but will not be independently missioned. Other duties as assigned. The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description (PD# PDD1118P00). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/searchfs/searchfasclass.aspRequirementsConditions of EmploymentMILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: E4/SPC to E7/SFC Compatible Military Assignments: 42A - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Must maintain membership in the WA National Guard for continued employment.QualificationsGENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through military or civilian technical training schools, within the human resources business programs, are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Skilled 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; Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 24 months experience or one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provided a basic working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs. Must have a basic knowledge and experiences of personnel programs gained in a classroom or as an on-the-job trainee. Have knowledge-based competency of human resources business elements and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to this competency. Experienced in using references and resource materials and experienced in program functions such as, maintaining personnel records, counseling, or classification and assignments. Experiences may include performing personnel functions associated with preparing and maintaining position descriptions and manual records, personnel classification or usage, quality force management, managing personnel records and researching record data. Experienced in operating a computer and using varied computer programs.EducationEducation Requirements:Must have a high school diploma or a general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is required. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:Not Applicable. To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or other documentation of proof to support your Educational claims.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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). - Military Technicians are ineligible for enlistment, retention, and student loan repayment bonuses. Acceptance of a Technician position will terminate these incentives. - Military Technicians in the excepted service will wear the appropriate uniform while performing as a Technician. - Veteran's preference does not apply to National Guard Technician positions in accordance with Title 32 USC 709 (f). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be filled without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, or political affiliation. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.