Human Resources Specialist Title 32 Permanent

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 (WTU/ADME/MRP2) and Medical boards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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.

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.

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 inquires 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.

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.

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.

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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 probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing states National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade/rank listed in the announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership please contact a National Guard recruiter PRIOR to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E4 to E8

Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position.

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state in their resumes their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade.

Compatible Military Assignments: 42A 68W

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have 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. Must have a basic knowledge and experiences of personnel programs gained in a classroom or as an on-the-job trainee.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provides the working knowledge of National Guard missions organizations and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems as applicable to the specific position and its position description. Must have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or commercial services to include strategic sourcing. 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. Must encompass human resources programs business competencies familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD U.S. Army or U.S. Air Force.

It is not necessary for applicants to possess the MOS/AFSC listed as compatible to the position in order to apply however applicant must meet the qualifications for the position. It is applicants responsibility to acquire a compatible MOS/AFSC within 1 year of appointment. Coordinate with your units training representative to determine whether or not you can qualify for a specific MOS/AFSC and/or receive training within the 1 year timeframe before accepting the position.