Program Support Asst (OA)
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: March 16, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Army National Guard Units
Department of the Army
Location
Washington
Salary
$56,715 - $73,731
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $24,729 - $31,093
Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves handling military personnel actions like processing promotions, discharges, awards, and evaluations for the Army National Guard, ensuring all paperwork and systems are accurate and compliant with rules.
It also includes reviewing complex cases that could affect soldiers' careers, preparing reports, and supporting unit readiness for deployments.
A good fit would be someone with office experience in human resources, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with military or government procedures who enjoys working with data and regulations.
This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position: HR ASST (MIL) Location: Washington G1 Personnel CAMP MURRAY, Washington 98430 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Multiple, indefinite, excepted service Advertised as: ENLISTED May be used to fill one or more vacancies.
*Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate* GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position with experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position.
An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level.
Experience may include human resources program's 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, or similar human resources experience. OR One-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Major Duties:
A GS-0203-7, HR ASST (MIL): Serves as a final reviewer and/or processor of actions, which may include but are not limited to: accessions, discharges/separations, promotions, awards, reductions, transfers, boards, Non-Commissioned Officer Evaluation Reports (NCOERs), Office Evaluation Reports (OERs), promotion eligibility, Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), discharges, waivers, award/withdraw, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), retirement eligibility, iPERMS, RCAS, eMILPO, SIDPERS, DJMS, DMDC, CAC Automation,TAPDB-G, DSRO, and any additional or emerging systems that support personnel management and actions that affect eligibility of educational or incentive benefits as well as sensitive, complex cases, which involve: Allegations of inequitable, prejudiced, or similar treatment (e.g.
issues of fraudulent enlistment or assignment; removal of military member from active or inactive status).
Cases have major effects on career or service as they may result in unfavorable career separation or loss of status.
Performs final review on file prior to review and action by a board, action officer, or others and ensures that all levels of legal, medical, and administrative review have been completed.
Summarizes salient facts and issues; analyzes case information; outlines options; and recommends appropriate action. Ensures that regulatory requirements related to the specific action are met.
Participates in SRP and command inspection program. Identifies gaps or inconsistencies in records and initiates action or interviews personnel to obtain needed data.
Participates in unit Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) for those units whose service members are being mobilized to active duty.
Performs personnel and administrative actions related to deployment manning documents. Supports reorganization/activation/deactivation.
Reviews and processes requests for retention beyond mandatory removal date and evaluation reports.
Researches and obtains all necessary, relevant information regarding cases and issues and provides explanations and interpretations of rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements pertaining to actions taken or recommended.
Drafts or prepares related correspondence for appropriate signature and enters data in automated systems, as needed.
Retrieves data from information sources, both manual and electronic, for use in answering questions, responding to correspondence, or preparing reports or briefings.
Prepares General Officer nomination packet. Ensures completeness and proper forwarding of records to appropriate board.
Processes Officer over strength/additional Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) authorizations.
Provides advice, guidance, and training to other personnel on actions in areas of expertise, as well as, advice, instructions, training, and interpretations, as needed, to lower echelons.
If serving as the primary assistant to the Military Funeral Honors or Casualty Assistance programs then you serve as the primary point of contact, coordinator, and advisor for questions regarding Military Funeral Honors and/or Casualty Assistance.
Provides advisory services to family members of deceased military members (current and former) and serves as a liaison between the family and funeral directors and their assistants, Veterans Services Organizations, Veterans Affairs Offices, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Regional Casualty Assistance Coordinator (CAC), and other military services and/or members.
Provides assistance to the family members by advising them of the deceased member's entitlements and provides information or assistance with filling out any required forms.
Maintains files and libraries of current funeral/casualty material including policies, procedures, and guidance from Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Regional CAC, and the Veterans Administration.
Coordinates with the Regional CAC, Funeral Home, Honor Guard, supporting military unit, and each Casualty Assistance Officer/Casualty Notification Officer (CAO/CNO) to ensure all requests for funerals and casualty assistance are supported.
Collects data from various sources for statistical purposes regarding Funeral Honors and Casualty Assistance, which may also be used to project budgetary requirements.
Coordinates with NGB and Regional CAC for assistance and support in the conduct of training in the program. Other duties as assigned.
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