THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), Position Description Number T5926000 and is part of the ID Human Resource Office Army, National Guard.
THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), Position Description Number T5926000 and is part of the ID Human Resource Office Army, National Guard.
1. Processes requests and produces transition documents for voluntary retirements, voluntary resignations, involuntary separations, medical retirements and separations, and all other Title 32 AGR transitions from active federal service. Assists in the creation of documents and packets for Title 10 AGR personnel when required and/or requested by NGB. Processes formal requests for voluntary retirement and voluntary resignation. Produces out-processing packets for Soldiers utilizing active-duty transition centers. Publishes and gathers documents for out-processing packets through publishing DD Form 214 worksheets, separation orders, retirement orders, and service time computations; and gathering all previous DD Form 214, DD Form 215, DD Form 220, SGLV Form 8286, DD Form 93, Soldier Record Brief, and NGB 23B and 1405 worksheet for all regular retirement personnel. Communicates with transition center personnel to assist in the creation of Retired Pay Application Packets to ensure the accurate and timely payment of retired pay. Communicates with Medical Command (MEDCOM) personnel to assist with transition documents for medically retiring and separating Soldiers. Performs leave audits for transitioning Soldiers to ensure an accurate leave balance is reflected upon separation to prevent excess leave and leave debts. Tracks a Full-Time Out-Processing checklist for each separating AGR Soldier. Facilitates Soldiers completing the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by maintaining and providing accurate guidance and points of contact for multiple TAP sites. Publishes and maintains ILARNG policy guidance on the Career Skills Program (CSP) for Title 32 AGR Soldiers separating from Active-Duty. Assists with CSP packet for individual Soldiers and staffs the packets through the Chief of Staff for approval. Maintains the Retirement Points Accounting Management (RPAM) Next system for Title 32 AGR Soldiers. Audits retirement points to ensure accurate regular retirement eligibility dates based on a Soldiers' Basic Active Service Date (BASD). Maintains BASDs by analyzing RPAM records versus active-duty service records and ensuring correct Military Membership Status Identifiers (MMSI) are reflected for each time period and type of service. Maintains separation related data in various systems to accurately report projected losses.
2. Analyzes Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and state policies. Plans, coordinates, and ensures the proper implementation of those policies/procedures governing retirement services for retiring and retired Soldiers, their family members, and survivors in the state. May establish a State Retiree Council in-accordance with (IAW) AR 600-8-7 if directed by HRO. Schedules, conducts, and coordinates participation with other government agencies, and facilitates periodic community-wide Pre-Retirement and Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) briefings for all military retirees and their family members as defined within applicable policies and other official guidance. Coordinates with various military offices for specialized or technical assistance. Represents the command at various conferences and planning sessions regarding the retirement services program. Serves as the state subject matter expert (SME) regarding retirement services rendered to Soldiers, retirees, family members and survivors. Has the authority to concur or provide input on any local policies, plans and/or programs presented in reference to the Retirement Services Program.
Obtains and maintains access to the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) Retiree Address Finder (RAF) that provides access for authorized users to current information regarding retired military personnel, annuitants, gray area (Reserve Soldiers in receipt of a 20-year letter not yet in receipt of retired pay), and retirees assigned to area of responsibility as outlined in AR 600-8-7.3. Obtains access to the Defense Retired/Annuitant Pay System (DRAS) - Annuity Pay System (APS) and Retiree and Casualty Pay Subsystems (RCPS) to monitor retiree, pay accounts as they are established. Reviews transactions and conducts transaction error resolution to help ensure retiree pay accounts are established on time. Processes retiree requests for changes of address/bank accounts, tax changes, reissue of tax forms, retiree account statements, and establishes/monitors annuitant pay accounts. Reviews and updates publications as required. Reviews retirement related correspondence prepared for TAG signature. Maintains records and submits reports as required. Establishes and manages any applicable retirement services social media, websites, and/or newsletters. Monitors and performs applicable updates to the automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
Must be able to clear security requirements to gain access to military base.
Permanent positions require a 24-month trial period.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Preferred applicants have prior experience working for/in the National Guard or prior military membership.
Qualifications
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.
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. 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.
The USA Jobs resume builder is recommended to ensure full credit is given for the qualification requirements listed below. YOUR RESUME MUST BE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES, MAXIMUM.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Compiling reports, letters, memoranda, etc., and required person-to-person contacts to convey information. Progressively responsible experience which demonstrates the ability to provide technical guidance and assistance in the type of work or in comparable work of the position to be filled. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11 and above - 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
Education
You must meet the following Education requirement(s) to qualify for this position:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M., if related
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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)).
Applicants will initially be minimally qualified based on resume submissions. If found suitable for this position based on your resume and listed qualifications, you will receive knowledge/skills assessment to assess your understanding and experience for the position. Passing score along with supporting qualifications will determine interview eligibility.
PERM announcement: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
MORE THAN ONE SELECTION MAY BE MADE FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IF ADDITIONAL IDENTICAL VACANCIES IN THE SAME TITLE, SERIES, GRADE AND UNIT OCCUR.
The effective/start date for this Title 5 position will be IAW the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense memorandum (Guidance on Hiring Freeze Exemptions for the Civilian Workforce), March 18, 2025
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.
2. Other supporting documents: SUPPORTING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS.
Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You MUST provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility WITH your application. Veteran's preference does not apply to promotion, reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement.Accepted documentation includes:
An SF-15,
AND
A legible copy of your DD-214 (Member 4), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions,
OR
A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed,
**If claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable).
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE
The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:
Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty, (A military PCS must have occurred to claim preference),
A copy of the service member's active-duty orders specifying they are currently on active duty, and
Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability rating.
A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member retired or was released or discharged from active duty
A copy of a VA letter indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100 percent or more due to a service-connected disability, and
Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
Married widow or widower (that has not remarried) of a service member killed while performing active duty.
a copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to their death while on active duty,
Documentation verifying the service member was killed performing active duty (DD-1300),
Documentation verifying marriage to the service member at the time the service member is killed while on active duty, and
A statement certifying you are the un-married widow or widower of the service member.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12913638
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/.
ID Human Resource Office Army
4794 Gen Manning Ave
Boise, ID 83705
US
Next steps
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.
2. Other supporting documents: SUPPORTING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS.
Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You MUST provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility WITH your application. Veteran's preference does not apply to promotion, reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement.Accepted documentation includes:
An SF-15,
AND
A legible copy of your DD-214 (Member 4), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions,
OR
A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed,
**If claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable).
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE
The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:
Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty, (A military PCS must have occurred to claim preference),
A copy of the service member's active-duty orders specifying they are currently on active duty, and
Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability rating.
A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member retired or was released or discharged from active duty
A copy of a VA letter indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100 percent or more due to a service-connected disability, and
Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
Married widow or widower (that has not remarried) of a service member killed while performing active duty.
a copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to their death while on active duty,
Documentation verifying the service member was killed performing active duty (DD-1300),
Documentation verifying marriage to the service member at the time the service member is killed while on active duty, and
A statement certifying you are the un-married widow or widower of the service member.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12913638
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/.
ID Human Resource Office Army
4794 Gen Manning Ave
Boise, ID 83705
US
Next steps
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
