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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for an Human Resources Assistant , Position Description Number D2055000, and is part of the Garrison Support Command of the Vermont Army National Guard.
Under the direction of the Officer in Charge (OIC), or Personnel Officer, this position oversees and ensures the accomplishment of work performed in the areas of personnel management and administration.
12/01/2020 to 12/18/2020
$43,601 - $56,678 per year
GS 7
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
7
No
No
VT-10978264-AR-20-45
585920700
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Open to all members of the Vermont Army National Guard and all those eligible to become members.
(1) Plans, organizes, and administers the military personnel program for the organization.
(2) Assists in the preparation for and executes command level inspections of subordinate units in the area of personnel and administration. Identifies trends and develops recommendations based upon analysis of subordinate feeder information, recurring reports, and findings of assistance visits and inspections.
(3) Accomplishes or reviews a variety of military personnel transactions including appointments, enlistments, separations, promotions, flagging actions, reassignments, reductions, duty assignments, transfers, medical evaluations, line of duty (LOD) actions, security clearances, awards and decorations, retirements, etc., and forwards actions to a higher headquarters.
(4) Implements the enlisted promotion system at the command level. Establishes suspense dates for subordinate organizations for the completion and submission of actions.
(5) Controls the organization's medical readiness programs. Monitors the status of periodic health assessments within the organization and ensures appropriate scheduling and completion.
(6) Prepares and forwards required documentation for officer promotion packets for required state and federal board actions.
(7) Provides guidance to organizational personnel and dependents concerning benefits and entitlements, i.e. career progression, bonus programs, educational opportunities, retirement, etc.
(8) Provides administrative support to potential applicants and evaluates qualifications for officer/warrant officer appointment packets. Renders authoritative explanations of regulations, methods, procedures, and exceptions involved in individual cases.
(9) Reviews and/or assembles supporting documentation required at higher levels when processing actions such as involuntary order to active duty, non-judicial punishment, fraudulent enlistment, non-selection for retention, administrative discharges, and other administrative actions.
(10) Monitors and reviews reports furnished by higher headquarters to identify trends and assist with the management of personnel readiness within the organization.
(11) Participates in unit Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) for those units whose service members are being mobilized to active duty.
(12) Performs various administrative duties relating to military personnel involving the composition and distribution of correspondence, publications, reports, orders, etc. May serve as the file systems manager for the Brigade/Group/Troop Command personnel/administration section. Identifies and maintains the publication requirements and accounts for the organization and subordinate elements. Function as the postal manager for the organization.
(13) Provides personnel-specific information in developing plans for recruiting and retention within the command. Gathers and prepares information concerning personnel accessions, retention, attendance, and attrition.
(14) May plan, organize and assign work to employees engaged in personnel and administrative work assigned at the command level. Provide technical assistance and guidance to assigned employees. Revise assignments or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities.
(15) Performs other duties as assigned.
**REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**
Military Grades: Enlisted: PV1/ E1 - SSG/E6.
Compatible Military Assignments: 42A (Applicants are not required to possess the 42A MOS but must become 42A MOSQ in a compatible unit within one year of appointment.)
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-0203-07: Must have at least 12 months experience 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.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.
Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.
There are no specific educational requirements for this position.
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).
Vermont Army National Guard personnel who are SRIP participants (bonus recipients/student loan repayment program) may have their benefits terminated and/or recouped if selected as a Permanent Military Technician. Applicants should contact the VTARNG Incentive Manager to determine any possible termination and/or recoupment actions that may result from accepting this position.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Knowledge of a comprehensive body of regulations and procedures to provide regulatory guidance and recommendations to the senior personnel officer and Brigade/Group/Troop Command staff for personnel actions (i.e. discharges, promotions, flagging actions, reassignments, reductions, awards and decorations, personnel evaluation reports, military code violations, LOD investigations/determinations, benefits, etc).
Knowledge of administrative and personnel actions to conduct subordinate unit inspections and assistance visits, identify trends, conduct analysis, and develop recommendations to enhance personnel readiness.
Knowledge of personnel authorizations, unit manning documents, and duty assignment requirements and criteria sufficient to maintain personnel readiness levels.
Knowledge of personnel deployment requirements to inspect individual mobilization files, review and monitor the status of subordinate unit's personnel and medical deployment requirements to provide feedback to command for follow-up action.
Knowledge of administrative medical actions to provide procedural guidance to organizational personnel in the management of LOD's, physical exams, profiles, medical MOS retention boards, fitness for duty boards, and vaccinations. Knowledge of procedural and regulatory guidelines to advise LOD investigating officers.
Knowledge of organizational strength maintenance procedures to complete required reports and to assist with recruiting activities.
Knowledge of officer and enlisted promotion systems sufficient to provide procedural guidance and to review information for accuracy.
Knowledge of accession and appointment requirements for officer and warrant officer candidates.
Knowledge of administrative regulations sufficient to train organizational personnel in the administration of postage accounts, file systems, publications, and correspondence.
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.
Knowledge of English, grammar, and composition.
Please be advised that the applicant rating will be evaluated on the following occupational competencies:
1. HR Information Systems
2. Flexibility
3. Customer Service
4. Interpersonal Skills
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (Do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
2. AGO-VT Form 690-5, Military Experience and Education Resume (All applicants, currently serving in the military, prior-service and civilians MUST complete the name block and military affiliation block of the AGO-VT Form 690-5 and sign and date the form).
3. For current Federal employees: Latest SF 50, Personnel Action.
Other supporting documents (as applicable):
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
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/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/585920700. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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