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 D1622000 and is part of the AR ANG 189 MSQ FT, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED Responsibilities --Serves as advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources (HR) programs. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, and staff members. Provides guidance and assistance on unit program(s) for which responsible. Provides training to supervisors on all military human resources issues. Analyzes data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of human resources matters that may involve or affect AGRs, drill status guardsmen, and/or family members. Advises supervisors or managers within unit when actions may affect productivity or mission. Conducts staff visits and trains personnel (AGRs), traditional drill status guardsmen, supervisors, managers, etc.) within the unit in all programs for which responsible. Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote a full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program(s). Provides commanders, supervisors, and the MPF staff with a variety statistical data reports pertaining to military HR issues to assist in HR management decisions. Accomplishes/oversees the accomplishment of technical support work in each of the functional areas within this program area. Incumbent has responsibility/accountability for assigned program accomplishment personally and through subordinate full time technicians and/or drill status guardsmen when assigned --Plans, directs, controls and provides advisory services on all aspects of the Career Enhancement program for both Active Guard Reserve (AGR), unit drill status guardsmen, full time technicians and potential members. Develops internal policies and procedures governing administration of the following programs: Officer Performance Report/Enlisted Performance Report (OPR/EPR), and officer, enlisted promotions and enlisted demotions. Monitors monthly reports on performance raters and changes of raters to maintain an accurate record. Provides administrative control, management, development and advisory service for military awards and decorations. Reviews Line of Duty (LOD) determinations for administrative accuracy, tracks progress and initiates incapacitation pay requests (if applicable). Manages and provides guidance and technical expertise of various special programs to include Deserving Airman Promotion Program, Reserve Officers Personnel Management Program, Exceptional Promotion Program, and Extensions/Reenlistment Program. Administers the test program, which includes the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT), Defense Language Aptitude Battery Test (DLAB), Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT), and Air Force Classification Test (AFCT). Monitors the Weight and Body Fat Management Program to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements and conducts staff assistant visits. --Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the Customer Service Program. Manages the Air Force Personnel Records System. Develops procedures and establishes policy for building, updating, auditing, and accountability of and disposition of automated and manual records. Monitors the maintenance and security of the Unit Personnel Record Group (UPRG) ensuring content meets regulatory requirements and are safeguarded. Manages the Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS) program. Is the focal point within the MPF for various entitlement programs (i.e., TRICARE medical/dental, Survivors Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), Family Care Program, etc). Provides assistance and information on active duty benefits for AGR members. Monitors and provides technical guidance to workers performing counseling regarding the Servicemen Group Life Insurance (SGLI) benefits. Responsible for oversight, verification, authorization of identification (ID) cards for all branch service members, retired members, and enrollment of eligible family members in Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS). Administers the Casualty Service Program and serves as technical advisor, and as the Casualty Assistance Representative (CAR). Provides casualty assistance (at locations without established Casualty Service work centers) according to governing directives. Serves as focal point for entire organization concerning Privacy Act matters, military dress and appearance policy and procedures. Maintains and ensures Records of Emergency Data forms are accomplished. DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Upon selection, individual must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC 3F0X1 in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC. Military Grades: Enlisted Minimum Military Grade: NLT E-1/AB Maximum Military Grade: NTE E-6/TSgt Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard. IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. Education DUTIES CONTINUED: --Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the human resources employment program. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of Personnel Employment programs to include inbound assignment for officer and airmen personnel; certification of military qualifications and assignment eligibility for AGRs, traditional drill status guardsmen applicants; and in-processing of personnel. Manages the Unit Manpower Document (UMD) as directed by Headquarters, National Guard Bureau (HQ NGB) for all serviced units. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements regarding excess and over-grade assignments within the UMD. Creates, maintains and distributes the unit vacancy list using the UMD. Ensures processing of classification/on-the-job training actions is accurate and processed in MILPDS. Ensures processing of AF Forms 422, Physical Profile Serial Report. Administers the overall absentee and desertion program. --Plans, directs, and controls all aspects of the Relocation program for all members. Responsible for the development of internal policies and procedures governing administration of the following programs: reassignments (voluntary/involuntary), separations (voluntary/involuntary), unsatisfactory participation, retirements, conditional releases, advise commanders' on stop-loss, activation periods, and demobilization, and inter- and intra-service transfers. Counsels members on retirement benefits and eligibility, insurance, veterans benefits, and survivor benefit plans. Establishes policies and procedures for temporary duty (TDY) relocation processing. Manages all prior and non-prior service enlistment processing. Develops policies and procedures for package review and accession build. Ensures all subsequent enlistment actions are taken to include creation of the Unit Personnel Record Group (UPRG). --Develops wing readiness plans for the administration of contingencies and mobilizations. Determines human resources requirements in support of mobilization. Coordinates with gaining Major Commands (MAJCOMs), Headquarters, Personnel Readiness Center (PRC), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and unit commanders regarding all matters concerning the activation and/or deployment of forces. Manages the non-contingency duty status program. Maintains all human resources data systems requirements and provides required reporting to Crisis Action Team (CAT)-PRC. Manages mobilization orders contingent upon Presidential Reserve Call up (PRC) or partial mobilization. Prepares and presents periodic briefings/orientations or mobilization procedures to all commanders required to support deployments. Develops, prepares, analyzes, and coordinates with wing plans office on all unit deployments and wartime tasking and Contingency Operations Plans (CONOPS). Identifies readiness issues and problems that directly impact wing and individual organizations ability to deploy. Develops appropriate annexes to wing contingency plans, mobilization plans (MOPLANS), continental United States (CONUS) base use plans, and ability to operate and survive plans. Administers the official government passport and visa program for government travel. --Manages contingency and exercise deployments. Serves as advisor to wing/unit commanders on deployment programs. Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to wing/unit commanders, supervisors, staff members, and unit deployment managers (UDM) concerning deployment process. Advises wing Installation Deployment Officer (IDO), Unit Deployment Manager (UDM), and MPF Commander on Unit Type Code (UTC)/Unit Manning Document (UMD) and any other readiness issues. Analyzes data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of human resources readiness matters, which may involve or affect AGR's, and traditional drill status guardsmen. Analyzes deployment data to effectively assist in completing unit supportability estimates. Processes interface with MANPER-B to validate duty and generate Automated Schedule of Events (AMSOE) products in accordance with the established procedures and time frames. Produces accurate and timely standard and non-standard COMPES products that satisfy needs of deployment managers and provides a current and accurate profile of deployment capability and status. Prepares for and participates in various types of readiness exercises and evaluations such as Operational Readiness Inspections (ORI), Air Expeditionary Force tasking (AEF), and Inspection General Exercises (IGX). Assists in direction, coordination, and control of exercise, deployments, and redeployments by developing and coordinating event lists, checklists, etc. for assigned areas to effectively test the deployment/readiness capability/status of the wing. Prepares after action and lessons learned reports. --Performs other duties as assigned. 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS 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. Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance