SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY)

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position.

Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience in analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing; experience performing administrative, personnel, or human resources support duties in a military, government, or comparable organizational environment; experience must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, customers, and senior leaders; organize and prioritize multiple tasks; meet suspense dates; maintain accurate records; protect sensitive personnel information; and use automated office systems and human resources information systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-11; experience supervising, training, evaluating, and providing technical and administrative guidance to Human Resources Assistants, Human Resources Specialists, and personnel assigned to specialized Military Personnel Office functions; planning, assigning, prioritizing, and reviewing work to ensure timely and accurate completion of personnel actions; and interpreting and implementing Department of Defense, Department of the Army, National Guard Bureau, and higher-headquarters regulations and directives; experience performing, overseeing, or providing guidance on military personnel actions for officer, warrant officer, and enlisted personnel, including enlistments, appointments, separations, retirements, transfers, Military Occupational Specialty changes, evaluations, awards, education benefits, incentive programs, waivers, and survivor benefits; experience resolving complex personnel and policy issues; supporting promotion, awards, retention, medical review, incapacitation, and evaluation boards; establishing internal controls, self-inspection procedures, and corrective-action tracking systems; overseeing funds related to personnel programs; analyzing workloads, manning, and resource requirements; managing employee performance and development; responding to senior-leader, congressional, or higher-headquarters inquiries; and using IPPS-A and other automated personnel systems to process, validate, track, and report military human resources actions.

Directly supervises and provides technical and administrative supervision over Human Resources Assistants (Military), Human Resources Specialists (Military), and specialist within the other specialized functions of the MILPO office. Formulates human resources and administrative procedures and policies based on the interpretation of regulations and directives from Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB).

As required, performs military human resources work in any of the program areas, for which assigned, for officer, warrant officer, and enlisted members and includes but is not limited to: enlistments, appointments, discharges, separations, branch transfers, interstate transfers, retirements, survivor benefits, Military Occupational Skill (MOS) changes, evaluation systems, awards/decorations, educational requirements (military or civilian), civilian education benefits, bonus/incentive programs, National Guard Bureau (NGB) waivers, etc.

Resolves technical/policy issues presented by subordinates within the area of assignment. Convenes or participates in various boards which may include: promotion, awards, selective retention, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB), Incapacitation Review Boards, Medical and/or Physical evaluations, etc. Provides direct support to all units located within the state, their dependents, and retired members.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned program areas, ensuring that legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and military human resources objectives and establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the same.
• Coordinates, plans, and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate.
• Reviews and provides advice on organization missions, functions, and manning of serviced units.

Identifies, analyzes, and provides recommendations to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Establishes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates.

Oversees and reviews the accounting of funds for accounts relating to the area of assignment which may include but is not limited to: NGB tours, incapacitation pay, medical care, clothing, educational bonuses and incentives, and recruiting and retention incentive payments; and requires exercising proper control measures, forecasting, and developing and conducting of internal audit reviews. As required, provides reports on audits and outlines any changes to be made as a result of the findings.

Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.

Provides advice, guidance, and direction to employees on a wide range of military human resources and administrative issues. Interviews candidates for positions and selects, or recommends selection of, candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and objectives. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management.

Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise.

Provides or ensures that subordinates provide customer guidance and training. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Evaluates reports by analyzing facts and performing appropriate research and prepares detailed responses. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up.

Researches and determines or recommends appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact organization, installation, command, or agency. Performs other duties as assigned.