HR SPEC (MILITARY) (Title 32) (Indefinite)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (MILITARY) (Title 32) (Indefinite), Position Description Number D1118P00 and is part of the VA Recruiting Retention Command, National Guard.

Duties

As an HR SPEC (MILITARY) (Title 32), GS-0201-09, you will perform the below duties: Provides technical guidance and procedural support to the AMEDD Strength Manager,Recruiting & Retention Manager, Officer Strength Manager, Military Personnel Office (MILPO),State Surgeon/Deputy State Surgeon, State Chaplain, State SJA, commanders, unit personnel, fieldrecruiters, and healthcare ministry and legal professionals. Carries out specific projects toaccomplish the technical support missions of the AMEDD Strength Office. Advises commanders,unit personnel and applicants on regulatory requirements of the programs and develops letters ofinstruction. Reviews, interprets, and implements policies, directives, and other issuances byDepartment of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), United States Army RecruitingCommand (USAREC) and outside control agencies for applicability to activities. Takes appropriateaction to comply with directives or refers the matter to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting& Retention Manager, MILPO, and State Surgeon/Deputy State Surgeon for action. Participates in developing and implementing written policies and guidelines pertaining torecruiting and retention programs for AMEDD, Chaplain, and SJA positions such as localregulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintains copies and updates all applicableAMEDD, Chaplain and SJA recruiting and retention guidelines. Applies fundamental militaryhuman resources management principles, practices, and techniques of recruitment and retention.Evaluates the effectiveness of the specific recruiting and retention programs (AMEDD, Chaplain, orSJA) to identify trends and suggest corrective measures to increase strength, and the ability topinpoint program deficiencies and recommend possible solutions to AMEDD Strength Manager. Coordinates and participates in recruiting efforts both locally and nationally at recruitingevents such as medical conferences, medical school and dental school programs. Reviewsdemographic areas for targeting of desired specialties. Conducts on site visits to answer questions,resolve problems, and assist at state and national conferences to recruit new applicants. Asrequired, the incumbent is assigned to portions of the recruiting campaigns and conferences toassist in planning displays. Participates in the development of advertising concepts for AMEDD,Chaplain, and SJA officers to be implemented by state and possibly at a national level. Monitorslocal advertising activity and reviews coordination of specialty branch information activity toinclude lead retrieval. Evaluates the effectiveness of the recruiting efforts and suggests alternateevents to increase strength. Determines the budget requirements for travel, advertising, and officerequirements. Maintains statistics on healthcare, legal and ministry recruiting programs andworkload data for reporting recruiting activities to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting &Retention Manager, and NGB. Serves as a principle point of contact for applicants and other interested parties during therecruiting and application process. These contacts require a high level of interpersonal skills thatare essential to the functions of this position. Determines eligibility of applicants and screens-outcandidates who do not meet program requirements. Determines which programs the applicantmay be eligible for based on qualifications, specialty, level of education, professional credentials,experience and interest. Makes initial estimates of rank and pay, as the appropriate nationalreview board will make the final determination when reviewing the commissioning packet.Estimates are based on facts provided by the applicant, such as graduation from medical school,years of specialty training completed (internship and residency), and prior military service.Accomplishes required processing of applicants' packet, after initial contact by the AMEDDStrength Manager. Prepares various waivers when required as part of the officer accession packet.Ensures that the packet is complete and it includes all of the required documents i.e., licenses,education, experience, training, professional affiliations, and malpractice insurance carrier data forthe local, state and NGB levels for credentialing of AMEDD, SJA, and Chaplain candidates.Conducts prime source verification on all licenses, malpractice insurance, clinical privileges, civilianeducation and board certifications with appropriate local, state, and national accrediting bodies/boards/commissions. Investigates, verifies, and reports data on applicant's professionalprivileges and or appointments. Investigates and resolves discrepancies when informationprovided by the applicant is contradictory to information obtained from verification sources. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs) NOTE: This position is being advertised as an indefinite appointment and applicant selected may be released at any time subject to a 30 day notice, and advised of his/her rights and benefits to which entitled. In the event a permanent employee is accepted for this indefinite position, there will be a change in their tenure from permanent to indefinite. Indefinite appointments may be made permanent at a later date without competition. WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Enlisted Member (E4/SPC - E9/SGM), Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W5/CW5), or Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O3/CPT) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program. GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Enlisted Member (E4/SPC - E9/SGM), Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W5/CW5), or Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O3/CPT) regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period. GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Air National Guard. Military Grades: Enlisted Member (E4/SPC - E9/SGM), Warrant Officer (W1/WO1 - W5/CW5), or Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O3/CPT) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience managing, supervising, administering, advising on, or delivering human resources management services. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-7 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Advising commanders, unit personnel and applicants on regulatory requirements of the programs and develops letters of instruction. Participating in developing and implementing written policies and guidelines pertaining to recruiting and retention programs. Coordinating and participating in recruiting efforts both locally and nationally at recruiting events. Serving as a principle point of contact for applicants and other interested parties during therecruiting and application process.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., 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. How You Will Be Evaluated

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): Other 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)).