About the Position: Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Military), in the HQ Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel and Manpower, Military Personnel Division providing specialized knowledge and expertise of all military personnel practices and programs in support of the Command's worldwide personnel management and mission requirements for Active Duty (AD) and Reserve Component (RC).

Duties

Identify the impact of changes on policies and procedures of the Command and subordinate organizations. Manage military personnel action programs for a Major Army Command, such as Awards, Promotions, Schools, Assignments, Retirements, Separations, Recruitments, Retention, and Special Actions. Provide specialized expertise of military personnel practices in support of a Command's worldwide personnel management and mission requirements for Active Duty (AD) and Reserve Component (RC). Initiate actions resulting from higher headquarters and/or field inquiries regarding previous actions, past case decisions or other non-routine circumstances. Ensure all procedural and administrative tasks are performed for the timely and correct completion of actions. Research historical documentation for use in developing recommendations for improved operations or action processing. Interpret various directives, regulations, and policies for assigned military personnel action programs to a wide variety of individuals, managers, and key officials. Visit subordinate units to ensure procedures are properly followed and to provide assistance or guidance. Analyze data to identify trends, deficiencies and accomplishments. Provide guidance, training and/or briefings on current and proposed policies for assigned military personnel action programs to a wide variety of individuals, managers, and key officials. Present briefings to inform management of analysis results for use in the decision-making process or for in-progress status information.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• In accordance with AR 690-11, this position has been designated as "Key" and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization as doing so would seriously impair the capability of the organization to function effectively.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDefense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education/experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience GS11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Providing military personnel assistance on a wide range of personnel matters such as awards, promotions, schools, assignments, retirements and separations; 2) develop organizational guidance on military personnel programs to ensure compliance DoD regulation; 3) analyze military human resources data to identify areas of concerns for development of reports and briefing and 4) providing military personnel training on current and proposed policies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree with a major study in a field related to the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service which includes 1) Providing military personnel assistance on a wide range of personnel matters such as awards, promotions, schools, assignments, retirements and separations; and 2) assisting military personnel training on current and proposed policies. OR I have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR I have the specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityPersonnel and Human ResourcesVision Time in Grade Requirement for GS11: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09). Time in Grade Requirement for GS09: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address GT-W0QFAA HQ MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk