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SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY)

Army National Guard Units

Department of the Army

Fresh

Salary

$84,579 - $109,959

per year

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April 16, 2026More Army jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is a supervisory role in the Army National Guard where you'll lead a team handling human resources tasks for military personnel, such as officers and enlisted members, including creating policies based on government rules.

It involves overseeing assistants and specialists in areas like personnel management and administrative support.

A good fit would be someone with military HR experience who is already a member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard and enjoys leading teams in a structured environment.

Key Requirements

  • Membership in the Massachusetts Army National Guard with compatible military assignment (ENL: SFC to MSG)
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience in human resources programs for DoD, U.S. Army, or similar
  • Experience managing, leading, directing, and assigning work to personnel
  • Ability to formulate HR and administrative procedures based on DoD, DA, and NGB regulations
  • Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years of graduate education in a related field (or combination with experience)
  • Eligibility for immediate National Guard membership if not currently a member
  • Open only to onboard T32 Technicians of the Massachusetts Army National Guard

Full Job Description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY), Position Description Number D2004000 and is part of the MA ARNG MEDCOM, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.

The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: MAJ Sheri L.

Talbott at 339-202-4005 Military Grades: ENL: SFC to MSG Compatible Military Assignments: *All applications will be considered regardless of Branch MOS* AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open only to onboard T32 Technicians of the Massachusetts Army National Guard.

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position Constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.

If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a Massachusetts Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position.

The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.

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.

Specialized experience factors encompass 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 Education: Possess Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related OR Combination: A Combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above.

Only education in excess of 1 full year of Ph.D.

level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualifications requirement Must also have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.

Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

Directly supervises and provides technical and administrative supervision over Human Resources Assistants (Military), Human Resources Specialists (Military), and specialist within the other specialized functions of the MILPO office.

Formulates human resources and administrative procedures and policies based on the interpretation of regulations and directives from Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB).

As required, performs military human resources work in any of the program areas, for which assigned, for officer, warrant officer, and enlisted members and includes but is not limited to: processing and reporting on status of LOD investigations, formal and informal; processing INCAP pay; processing and providing quality control of MRP2 and ADME packets; providing oversight and tracking of personnel assigned to WTU; providing oversight to Tricare and Military Medical Support Office (MMSO) and coordinating for treatment and follow-on authorization of care; coordinating fit for duty evaluations; processing Soldiers for entrance into the MEB and PEB; tracking medically non-deployable Soldier status within the State; working in coordination with the Medical Detachment in the training of Medical Readiness NCOs; providing oversight of the medical travel and orders program; working in conjunction with the PDHRA program; directing, organizing, and planning staff assistance visits and Command Inspection Program activities.

Convenes or participates in various boards which may include: MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB), Incapacitation Review Boards, Medical and/or Physical evaluations, etc.

Provides direct support to all units located within the state, their dependents, and retired members.

Assists other organization and agencies/units in development of battle roster and personnel assignment.

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned program areas, ensuring that legal and regulatory requirements are met.

Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and military human resources objectives and establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the same.

Coordinates, plans, and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews and provides advice on organization missions, functions, and manning of serviced units.

Identifies, analyzes, and provides recommendations to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment.

Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives.

Establishes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates.

Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies.

Directs and oversees the research and response for congressional or high level headquarters' inquiries regarding military human resources matters.

Oversees and reviews the accounting of funds for accounts relating to the area of assignment which may include but is not limited to: NGB tours, incapacitation pay, medical care, severance pay, and MMRB attendance and requires exercising proper control measures, forecasting, and developing and conducting of internal audit reviews.

As required, provides reports on audits and outlines any changes to be made as a result of the findings.

Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules.

Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs.

Provides advice, guidance, and direction to employees on a wide range of military human resources and administrative issues.

Interviews candidates for positions and selects, or recommends selection of, candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives.

Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management.

Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters.

Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Performs other duties as assigned.

The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. For more details, please contact the POC listed above.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/6/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/7/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MA-12920212-AR-26-077