HR SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

• Advises the management on matters relating to Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) personnel; drafting and providing input to State personnel plans and procedures based on interpretation of regulations and directives from the Departments of the Army and National Guard Bureau (NGB). Provides guidance on the career management program in conjunction with NGB personnel management tools to ensure normal progression of career patterns and professional development in assignments, promotions, military education, and qualification in primary and alternate specialty. Ensures the accuracy of career management records and provides counseling to AGR personnel on assignment potentials. Plans and executes the AGR recruitment and placement program for the State. Develops recruitment and placement policies. Advises on the placement and promotion boards which involves but not limited to determining what positions are to be filled; providing eligibility requirements; and ensuring candidates are properly qualified for certification to the selecting supervisor.
• Provides advice and guidance covering a wide variety of financial policies and requirements, accounting, budget-related and analytical duties. Reviews and process's structure source documents (Table of Distribution and Allowances (T DAs), Modified Table of Organization and Equipment
  (MTOEs), Unit Manpower Document (UMD), and manpower reports) applicable to AGR positions within the ARNG and/or ANG. Performs quality reviews of information maintained and final products to ensure correctness of data. Researches the source documents for discrepancies and works with the appropriate specialist to resolve problems. Assists in the education of managers and supervisors relative to their position management responsibilities through one-on-one training. Assists with monitoring of year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of provided funds, with no anti­deficiency violation.
• Serves as an advisor to commanders and interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, staff members and individual military members. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to military personnel programs and provides guidance to all users. Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program. Provides commanders, supervisors, and HRO staff with a variety of statistical data or reports pertaining to AGR issues to assist in HR management decisions. Responds to correspondence
  (general, other agency, congressional, etc.) regarding military personnel issues. Researches, prepares response, and maintains action file. As required, forwards response for review and/or responds for HR and Senior Management Officials.
• May have limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among HRO ARNG and/or ANG employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. May approve emergency leave for assigned employees in extenuating circumstances. Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required 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.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.