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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 managing military personnel policies, records, and programs for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, including reviewing documents and providing advice on HR matters.

It supports the organization's mission by handling tasks like employee counseling, classifications, and record-keeping.

A good fit would be someone with military background, HR experience in personnel management, and familiarity with National Guard operations, who enjoys administrative work in a team-oriented environment.

Key Requirements

  • At least 24 months of specialized experience in human resources, particularly in military or personnel programs
  • Basic knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel policies
  • Experience maintaining personnel records, counseling, classification, and assignments
  • Proficiency in operating computers and using various software programs
  • Eligibility as a Pennsylvania National Guard member (enlisted E4-E9 grades preferred)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
  • Validated understanding of HR principles through military or civilian training

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 D1176000 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: 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 CW2 Cleary *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 develop, implement and evaluate the administration and personnel policies for the organization.

Review legal documentation and provide recommendations for appropriate actions and/or forwarding to higher headquarters.

Coordinate and assist in developing plans for recruiting and retention within the command.

Plan, organize and assign work to employees engaged in administrative and personnel work assigned at the command level.

May be required to represent the National Guard and the Unit Commander in the community. 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-12847388-AR-26-020