Human Resources Specialist (Military) (Title 32)

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 32) GSyou will to serve as Incentives Specialist reporting to the State Incentives Manager.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:

• Administer and process payments for all incentive contracts and programs which include validating documentation and ensuring policy compliance.
• Conduct a continuous review of policies related to contract monitoring termination notifications Congressional inquiries and complaints from the Inspector General as applicable.
• Conduct policy review on routine cases preparing discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers and ensures timely notification.
• Serve as the liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons (Brigade Battalion etc.) providing timely notifications to Soldiers regarding contract discrepancies.
• Coordinate Exception to Policy (ETP) submissions by ensuring proper documentation and developing tracking mechanisms.
• Review National Guard Bureau (NGB) supplied system generated and/or manually created reports or documents concerning all phases of incentive processing (issuance establishment monitoring payment and termination) for accuracy and submission to the State Incentives Manager.
• Provide support in the training and oversight of lower echelon system operators (Brigade Battalion etc.) to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Implement the States Incentive Program and subordinate programs including SRIP AMEDD SLRP CLRP and BRS-CP (collectively referred to as incentive contracts and programs) through policy execution and processing of contracts/actions.
• Analyze and report on trends observed during training sessions and ongoing activities making informed recommendations to the State Incentives Manager based on these findings.

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the Illinois National Guard and in the military grade listed in the announcement. This is required prior to the effective date of placement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• Selectee will be required to wear a military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• IAW The Fair Chance Act Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application upon receipt of an application or prior to during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306 Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer questions related to background information section may not be asked.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of considerations for this position Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code 709) will be in the following manner and sequence

• The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
• The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
• The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
• The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership.
• The FIFTH area of consideration will be all U.S. Citizens.

Military Grades: Enlisted/Warrant Officer/Officer - NTE E8 WO1-CW3 O1-O3

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9 Level MUST possess at least 1-year equivalent to at least GS-7; experience in providing oversight administration and implementation of policies; experience with various inquires and correspondence; experience overseeing and advising on the release of sensitive information; experience reviewing evaluating and interpreting regulatory guidance policies and procedures to applicable programs.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.

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; however resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be 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.