Job summary

THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5503000 and is part of JFHQ G1, Nebraska Army National Guard. INDEFINITE EMPLOYMENT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE AND WILL LAST MORE THAN ONE YEAR BUT NO MORE THAN SIX YEARS. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME AS A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.

Major duties

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST, GS-0201-9, duties include: 1. Responsible for oversight administration and implementation of policies pertaining to state medical affairs, and exercise of programs in one or more of the following areas: Line of Duty (LOD) Investigation Program, Incapacitation Pay Program, Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME) Program, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB) Program, Medical Disqualification Program, Follow up Health Care Program, Medical Claims Processing Program, Medical Travel and Orders Program, Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), demobilization coordination with Post Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA). Cases have major effects on career or service as they may result in unfavorable career separation or loss of status. Ensures that regulatory requirements related to the specific action or interviews personnel to obtain needed data. 2. Coordinates with the Human Resources Command (HRC), National Guard Bureau (NGB), the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Tri-Care, Regional Medical Command, the Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Offices (PEBLO), Regional Army Commands, State and regional counterparts, and members at all unit levels. Serves as the advisor to the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist on issues of health care, sources of healthcare, and medical aspects of Soldier readiness. Collects, analyzes and provides statistical reports to the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist within the state regarding the health services programs. As required, organizes, coordinates, and provides briefings and training for workshops, seminars, and conferences. Attends events on behalf of the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist as needed. 3. Manages the funds associated with the appropriate programs and provides accounting for expenditures as required. Provides updates of fund execution, projections, and unfunded requests. Synchronizes with overall fund manager and provides feedback to program manager. Provides advice and guidance to other personnel on actions in areas of expertise, as well as advice, instructions, and interpretations, as needed, to lower echelons. Responds to inquiries and various correspondence within respective areas and ensure maintenance of an action file for all responses. Oversees, observes, and advises the release of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA and Privacy Act standards concerning individual military members and mission requirements. 4. Coordinates, assembles, monitors and ensures the proper conduct of medical boards, and participates as required. Provides tracking, over-sight, assistance and follow-up to issues identified through all medical aspects of Soldier readiness (SRP, PDHRA, and Periodic Health Assessment (PHA). Assists with or conducts onsite training as requested or required by supported units and activities. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures to applicable programs. Provides guidance to all users through the development of policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and electronic tracking systems; as well as dissemination of information related to the appropriate program. Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of related actions. 5. Provides supervision of subordinate staff through the planning, assignment, and review of work; granting of leave; providing recommendation of training requirements, performance standards, and ratings; and effecting minor disciplinary actions such as warnings and reprimands. Responsible for the overall training and professional development of subordinates. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualification

THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD. Security Clearance/Background Check requirements: In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work. Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency. Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume. Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - kalee.m.boden.mil@army.mil; 402-309-8319. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Possess experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Possess least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education or training involving executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems; Knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement; Have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing; Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and, civilian promotions; Experienced in advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options; Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs; Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs; Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities; Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals; Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures; Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques. This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) of the Army National Guard (ARNG). The purpose of the position is to provide oversight, planning, interpretation, and application of policy. Provide final review and validation of subordinate products for presentation to senior leadership, and produce and issue guidance to lower echelon units and commands. Work is to be performed in one or more of the following Health Systems work areas: Tricare, Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Line of Duty/Incapacitation (LOD/INCAP), Medical Operational Data System (MODS), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Certification, Warrior Transition Unit/Active Duty Medical Extension/Medical Retention Processing 2 (WTU/ADME/MRP2), and Medical boards. THIS IS AN OVERDRIVE INDEFINITE POSITION WITH YEAR TO YEAR FUNDING. SELECTEE MAY BE DISPLACED IF FUNDING IS NOT RENEWED. INDEFINITE EMPLOYMENT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE AND WILL LAST MORE THAN ONE YEAR BUT NO MORE THAN SIX YEARS. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME AS A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT.

Education

A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Benefits and Work Life Programs, Customer Service, and Technical Competence NUMERIC CATEGORY: Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a numeric group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package. Refer to NE TPR 335 dated 4 April 2018. Numeric category ratings are: Highly-Qualified: 90-100 points. To be highly-qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation; Well-Qualified: 80-89 points. To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position; Qualified: 70-79 points. To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. To preview the assessment questionnaire, please use the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12635711.