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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

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$62,972 - $81,868

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GS-2 Pay Grade

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).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting the Army National Guard's recruiting and retention efforts by handling military personnel tasks like maintaining records, counseling soldiers, and developing program guidelines.

It's a full-time technician role in Pennsylvania focused on administrative operations for military HR.

A good fit would be someone with military background, especially in the National Guard, who enjoys organizing people and processes in a team-oriented environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 24 months of specialized experience in military or civilian HR programs, including personnel records and classification
  • Basic knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs
  • Experience in recruiting and retention activities, such as developing procedures and guidelines
  • Proficiency in operating computers and using various software programs for HR functions
  • Eligibility as a Pennsylvania National Guard service member (E4-E9 enlisted grades preferred)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • Validated understanding of HR principles through training or on-the-job experience

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), Position Description Number D1115000 and is part of the PA Command Admin Office, National Guard.

1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Non-Bargaining Position AOC 1: NG Employees at the Command Admin Office - Recruiting and Retention Battalion AOC 2: Command Admin Office (This includes the State Surgeon Cell, Medical Detachment and Public Affairs Office) AOC 3: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC 4: All service members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (This includes M-Day Soldiers, Temporary Technicians and AGR Personnel) Military Grades: ENLISTED E4-E9 Supervisor for this position is 2LT Strauss *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through military or civilian technical training schools, within the human resources business programs, are included as general experience qualifications.

An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Application must indicate at least 24 months of specialized experiences at or the equivalent which provided a basic working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs.

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

Have knowledge-based competency of human resources business elements and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to this competency.

Experienced in using references and resource materials and experienced in program functions such as, maintaining personnel records, counseling, or classification and assignments.

Experiences may include performing personnel functions associated with preparing and maintaining position descriptions and manual records, personnel classification or usage, quality force management, managing personnel records and researching record data.

Experienced in operating a computer and using varied computer programs. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: 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, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life.

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Major Duties:

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), GS-0201-09, you will participate in developing procedures and the administrative operations of the recruiting and retention program.

Participate in the development of written guidelines pertaining to the recruiting and retention program such as local regulations, supplements to Department of Army (DA) or National Guard Bureau (NGB) regulations, circulars, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Submit proposed budget request to the RRM for review and approval.

Work with units to determine effectiveness of the recruiting and retention program and identify trends and suggests corrective measures.

As required, the incumbent is assigned to portions of recruiting campaigns and fairs to assist in planning displays, open houses, etc. Perform other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/25/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: PA-12847391-AR-26-022