HR SPEC (MILITARY)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (MILITARY), Position Description Number D2009000 and is part of the MD JFHQ G1, National Guard.

These positions work within the G1 and will be part of Education Services and/or HR Systems, and may be associated with other G1 sections as needed.

Military Grades: E3 - E7 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07: One year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level that has equipped the applicant with a basic working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs.

GS-09: One year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level that has equipped the applicant with a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Major Duties:

This position is located in the MDARNG G1. The purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise and guidance for all military personnel assigned in the State.

This position performs the following duties: Serves as an advisor to commanders on assigned unit human resources (HR) program.

Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, staff members and individual military members.

Provides training to supervisors and guidance and assistance to military members on program for which assigned.

Participates in Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) and unit mobilizations and de-mobilizations.

Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to military personnel programs and provides guidance to all users.

Drafts and implements State policy based on the aforementioned policies. Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of personnel actions.

Conducts command inspections, staff visits and trains personnel within the unit in all programs for which responsible.

Responsible for and oversees the direction of the EPM/OPM or Incentives program and functions as the technical expert.

Determines the methods and procedures for conducting military career guidance and counseling to ensure officer or enlisted personnel have an optimal and established career pattern.

Provides direction, information, and/or counseling to MILPO staff and commanders of Major Army Command (MACOMM) through unit commanders, supervisors, as well as individual military members as required.

Responsible for and oversees the direction of SIDPERS and internal/external interfaces, and functions as the technical expert.

Responsible for and ensures the timely and accurate processing of submitted military personnel actions.

Manages a control log to maintain document control and an audit trail of all transactions received and dispersed in SIDPERS.

Notifies units and higher echelons of rejected or incomplete transaction/documentation, necessary steps or processes required to resolve the problem, and maintains a database for tracking and suspension of submissions for identification of trends and problems.

Identifies problem areas in the types of submissions (based on rejects/incomplete documentation), the locations where training is needed, and creates and provides training material.

Responsible for and oversees the direction of the Personnel Services Section and functions as the technical expert.

Oversees the performance of document handling, records maintenance, and the Integrated Personnel Electronic Records Management System (iPERMS). Performs other duties as assigned.