Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) TITLE 32, Position Description Number D1189000 and is part of the IL MTA, National Guard. Responsibilities As a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) TITLE 32, GS-0203-5/6/7, you will oversee and ensure the accomplishment of work performed in the areas of personnel management and administration. The incumbent works under the direction of the Officer in Charge (OIC) or Personnel Officer. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Manage the military staffing, classification, assignment and utilization of battalion personnel in accordance with authorized manning documents. Accomplish or review a variety of military personnel transactions including appointments, enlistments, separations, promotions, duty assignments, transfers, medical evaluations, line of duty actions, security clearances, awards and decorations, retirements, etc., and forwards actions to a higher-level military personnel office. Interpret and implement Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Major Command, National Guard, and state regulations, policies and precedents pertaining to the full range of personnel actions. Establish suspense dates for subordinate organizations for the completion and submission of packets. Coordinate the completion of annual medical certification requirements and periodic vaccinations. Monitor and review copies of unit reports furnished by higher level military personnel offices to identify trends and assist with the management of personnel readiness within the organization. Review packets prior to submission to higher headquarters for quality and completion. Ensure military personnel records are kept current and accurate and contain the proper supporting documentation. Review or assemble supporting documentation required at higher levels when processing actions such as involuntary order to active duty, courts martial, fraudulent enlistment, non-selection for retention, administrative discharges, etc. Provide technical guidance to subordinate unit administrative personnel in the preparation of formal and informal line of duty investigations. Provide technical guidance to subordinate unit personnel in the preparation and submission of incapacitation pay packets. Provide technical assistance and guidance to organizational personnel and administrative employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. 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 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 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. 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. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration 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 U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted Only - Minimum Rank of SPC, May not exceed rank of SSG. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience, which includes 12-months experience in the next lower level GS-06, in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws; experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions; experience performing personnel transactions; experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control. GS-06 Level - MUST specialized experience, education or training which includes at least 12-months experience at the next lower level GS-05, that that provides knowledge of general office work which may include but is not limited to: knowledge of HR terminology requirements, procedures, operations, functions, and regulatory policy, and procedural requirements applicable to HR transactions, Knowledge of administrative and personnel actions to conduct subordinate unit inspections and assistance visits, and information to identify trends, conduct analysis, and develop recommendations to enhance personnel readiness, Knowledge of office automation programs sufficient to manipulate database and spreadsheet information in a format as required by the organization. Ability to use automated or manual systems in the preparation of reports and correspondence required by the organization GS-05 Level - MUST possess specialized experience, education or training t that provides knowledge of general office work which may include but is not limited to: administrative support positions performing clerical, assistant, or technical work which requires knowledge of the procedures, established guidelines, and techniques involved in carrying out the work of the organization. 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 experiences; 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. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade. 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). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to.
