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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$61,722 - $80,243

per year

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GS-4 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $30,286 - $39,372

Typical requirements: 1 year general experience. 2 years college or associate degree.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting the Army National Guard's efforts to recruit and retain soldiers by handling administrative tasks like planning programs, managing budgets, preparing reports, and coordinating training.

It suits someone with a few years of office experience who is organized, good at communicating, and interested in military human resources.

A good fit would be a detail-oriented person who can analyze problems and work well in a team setting.

Key Requirements

  • At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience, including 1 year equivalent to GS-4 level, in administrative or related work
  • Ability to analyze problems, gather data, and identify solutions
  • Strong planning and organizational skills for work and programs
  • Effective oral and written communication abilities
  • Experience in developing procedures, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Knowledge of budgeting, auditing, and resource coordination
  • Familiarity with military HR processes, including files, orders, and personnel support

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 ID Recruiting and Retention, National Guard.

THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work.

Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable.

Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least 1 year in the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Major Duties:

Participates in developing procedures and the administrative operations of the recruiting and retention program.

This includes, but is not limited to: advertising; determining budget requirements; developing the awards and decorations program for recruiters and for those submitting referrals; reviewing portions of the recruiting program to analyze and determine effectiveness of individual recruiters or need for procedural changes within the program; maintaining files and records including military human resources (HR) files for AGR personnel; and preparing a variety of reports.

Assists the RRM in developing, planning, and coordinating training for recruiters, contacting schools, determining availability, recruiting spaces, and preparing orders.

Participates 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).

Ensures dissemination of regulatory materials to recruiters in the field. Maintains copies and updates all applicable recruiting and retention guidelines.

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

Budget requests include but are not limited to the following: general supplies, services (advertising, lease/rental of vehicles, etc.), man-day usage (determines need for Active Duty Special Work requirements), travel requirements, etc.

Audits Federal telephone usage for appropriate use and advises RRM of suspected abuse.

Coordinates personnel support activities with the Human Resources Office concerning the transfer or movement of Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members within the recruiter force, and resolves any pay problems AGR members may be experiencing (i.e.

special pay, promotions, rations, quarters, etc.). Ensures coordination and distribution of all recruiter orders.

( 4) Works with units to determine effectiveness of the recruiting and retention program and identifies trends and suggests corrective measures.

Conducts informal studies and pinpoints program deficiencies. Recommends possible solutions to the recruitment manager.

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

Monitors advertising activity, reviews write-ups, coordinates information activity with the state information office, and works with the AGR military advertising specialist assigned to the recruiting force.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/3/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/4/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ID-12921033-AR-26-5085