HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 32)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D353000 and is part of the IL MILPO, National Guard.

Duties

• As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 32), GS-0201-9, you will to serve as Incentives Specialist reporting to the State Incentives Manager. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Administer and process payments for all incentive contracts and programs, which include validating documentation and ensuring policy compliance. Conduct a continuous review of policies related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and complaints from the Inspector General as applicable. Conduct policy review on routine cases, preparing discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers and ensures timely notification. Serve as the liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) providing timely notifications to Soldiers regarding contract discrepancies. Coordinate Exception to Policy (ETP) submissions by ensuring proper documentation and developing tracking mechanisms. Review National Guard Bureau (NGB) supplied, system generated, and/or manually created reports or documents concerning all phases of incentive processing (issuance, establishment, monitoring, payment, and termination) for accuracy and submission to the State Incentives Manager. Provide support in the training and oversight of lower echelon system operators (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Implement the State's Incentive Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP and BRS-CP (collectively referred to as incentive contracts and programs) through policy execution and processing of contracts/actions. Analyze and report on trends observed during training sessions and ongoing activities, making informed recommendations to the State Incentives Manager based on these findings.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence, The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will be all U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted/Warrant Officer/Officer - NTE E8, WO1-CW3, O1-O3 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 Level MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to at least GS-7; experience in providing oversight administration and implementation of policies; experience with various inquires and correspondence; experience overseeing and advising on the release of sensitive information; experience reviewing, evaluating and interpreting regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures to applicable programs. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experience; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Requirements

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Selectee will be required to wear a 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 trial period. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, for a GS-9 you MUST possess 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. You must provide a copy of your OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.

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/13025345 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/.