Summary About the Position: As chief of the section and Brigade S-1 Officer (Adjutant), monitors, coordinates, and directs the effective and efficient administration of the full spectrum of human resources areas to ensure compliance with established policies, directives, and operating procedures. Responsibilities Coordinates and supervises the conduct of appropriate orientation briefing during in and out-processing. Reviews in and outgoing correspondence for adequacy of subject matter, distribution and proper format. Reviews all changes to regulations that affects the S-1 Section and recommends necessary changes to local policies and/or procedures to ensure compliance. Oversees military and civilian personnel management and legal operations, processing of records and actions, and data entry in Human Resources system. Manages the initiation and processing of personnel actions, including suspension of favorable and unfavorable personnel actions, discharge activities, retirements, applications for military identification cards, etc. Ensures the operation and operability of a variety of automated systems supporting the assigned military personnel functions, including IPPSA, ATRRS, EDAS, TOPMIS, ACIPS, DEERS/ RAPIDS, and PERNET used to meet mission objectives. Compiles and analyzes data to identify trends, deficiencies, and accomplishments. Evaluates work performance, provides NCOERs, gives instructions to military personnel regarding their level of performance and needed improvement; performs required counseling. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Civilian Employees of U.S. Army T2COM Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce (DIB and MRTFB) In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Monitors, coordinates, and directs the effective and efficient administration of the full spectrum of human resources areas to ensure compliance with established policies, directives, and operating procedures; 2) Serves as the subject matter expert on matters pertaining to individual Soldier and unit readiness; 3) Oversees military personnel management, processing of records and actions, and data entry in Human Resources system; AND 4) Develops and manages the Military Awards Program for the Brigade, and directs maintenance of all leaves and passes, to include sign-out and in procedures as necessary. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: I have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, and Management. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). All applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and specialized experience requirements within thirty (30) days after the closing date of the announcement. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Military Personnel Management Career Field position. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information
