HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY Title 32)

This is a Title 32 dual status position in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) located in Austin, TX. The purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise and guidance for all military personnel assigned in the State. Two positions will oversee Personnel Systems and one will oversee Personnel Services Section (ID Cards). Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY Title 32) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Serves as an advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources program. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, staff members and individual military members. Provides training to supervisors and guidance and assistance to military members on program for which assigned. Participates in Soldier Readiness Processing and unit mobilizations and de-mobilizations. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to military personnel programs and provides guidance to all users. D Accomplishes and oversees the technical support work in the program area assigned with the assistance of subordinate employees which may be AGR, full time Technician, or civilian. Performs limited supervisory duties which include assignment and review of work on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis; assure that production and accuracy requirements are met; approval of leave; effect minor disciplinary actions i.e., warnings or reprimands; identify training needs; and recommend performance standards and ratings. Performs other duties as assigned Personnel Systems Responsible for and oversees the direction of the EPM/OPM or Incentives program and functions as the technical expert. Determines the methods and procedures for conducting military career guidance and counseling to ensure officer or enlisted personnel have an optimal and established career pattern. Provides direction, information, and/or counseling to MILPO staff and commanders of MACOMM through unit commanders, supervisors, as well as individual military members as required. Provides information and ensures regulatory compliance regarding area of responsibility which may include, but is not limited to: accessions, appointments, assignments, reassignments, transfers, promotions, Selected Reserve Incentive Program (SRIP), discharges, separations, retirements, Officer Evaluation Reports Non Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports, awarding of Area of Concentration, Functional Areas, Additional Skill Identifiers , Special Qualification Identifiers, Military Occupational Specialty identifiers, Stop Loss programs, and National Guard Bureau waivers, casualty assistance, and requests for retention beyond mandatory removal date. Reviews and determines eligibility upon accepting military technicians (dual status) or AGR positions. Assists other organizations and agencies/units in development of battle roster and personnel assignment. Convenes or participates in various boards which may include: Promotion, DA Boards, awards, selective/qualitative retention, MOS Medical Review Board, Incapacitation Review Boards, etc. Tracks Contingency Temporary Tour of Active Duty for Operational Support. Initiates action for the issuance of all military orders relating to military personnel actions and distributes accordingly. Reviews Table of Distribution and Allowances, Table of Organization and Equipment, Modified TOE (MTOE), and/or Unit Manning Report for the requirements, authorizations and movements of military personnel. Responsible for the review and verification of promotion actions and/or the review and forwarding of packets for promotion board actions and general Officer nomination packets. Personnel Services Section Responsible for and oversees the direction of the Personnel Services Section and functions as the technical expert. Oversees the performance of document handling, records maintenance, and the Integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System. Directs staff in performance of periodic record reviews and inventories to ensure total record accountability. Establishes access control lists to restrict unauthorized personnel from gaining access to personnel files other than their own or for those they are responsible for. Selects staff members to accompany files on an as needed basis i.e., review boards, SRP's, mobilizations/de-mobilizations, etc. Ensures staff members provide military members with information regarding their benefit selections, identify documentation required to update Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), understand requirements to issue identification cards, etc. Provides oversight on the processing of records for separation/discharge to include: proper identification and crediting of MOS, awards, training, dates of service, type of discharge, computation of total creditable service, etc Review source documents (e.g., marriage certificates, birth certificates, DD Form 214, enlistment/appointment orders) to verify eligibility and enroll service members, dependents, retirees, and civilian contractors in DEERS to issue Common Access Cards (CACs) and Uniformed Services ID (USID) cards.

Qualifications

In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following: Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume Prioritize most relevant and recent experience. Use concise, results focused language. Align language from the job announcement. Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies. Remove outdated or unrelated experience. Specialized Experience Required: At least 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-07). With knowledge of, and skill in applying, fundamental military human resource management principles and practices; and standardized analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in order to provide technical expertise and guidance as well as management advisory services to resolve factual and procedural issues within the particular area of assignment. In-depth knowledge of applicable regulations relating to the field of military human resources management and the area of assignment. Knowledge of the organizational structure and requirements of the ARNG for that State suitable to provide advice to commanders, unit administrators, and military members concerning the area of program specialty. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with individuals, supervisors, and management. -OR- A master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. -OR- A combination of successfully completed post-high school education and experience.