THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE NON-BARGAINING POSITION. This HR Assistant (Benefits) position, PD T5092000, is part of the Montana Army National Guard, HRO. (PD can be obtained from HRO.) Selecting Official: CW3 Benson Also advertised: GS-0203-07 T5 MT-12076916-T5-23-461 (Open to Public, Veterans' Preference DOES apply) T32 MT-12076814-AR-23-205 GS-0201-9/11 T5 MT-12076816-T5-23-462 (CAT 1-6) T5 MT-12076954-T5-23-463 (Open to Public, Veterans' Preference DOES apply) T32 MT-12076815-AR-23-206

Duties

Works with HR Specialist in the HRO to accomplish a wide range of HR transactions, for technicians and AGRs, which require technical understanding and knowledge of HR guidelines, regulations, instructions, directives, procedures, policies, and precedent situations involving analyzing the interrelationship and impact various HR actions in different functional areas may have on personnel. Advises and provides guidance to managers and supervisors in the areas of recruitment, placement, separation and retirement. Coordinates, develops draft vacancy announcements, and prepares requests for vacancy announcements for HRO review. Upon receipt of announcements from HRO, makes distribution to all units/sections. Receives technician promotion certificates and furnishes them to selection officials for interview or selection. Advises HRO of promotion, reassignment, and non-selection actions. Executes necessary documents of technician personnel who deploy, mobilize, separate, retire, etc. Provides information to managers and supervisors regarding issues of ARNG/ANG technician occupations and the effects of specific regulations or instructions on anticipated HR actions. Provides classification advice and assistance on a variety of clerical, technical, administrative and wage grade positions, which have standard career patterns. Provides assistance and guidance in the processing classification appeals. Assists with classification reviews at the organizational or unit/wing/base level and ensures completed reviews are forwarded to the HRO in a timely manner. Assists in resolving AGR problems relative exclusively to AGR tours in day-to-day operations. Serves as primary point-of-contact regarding AGR matters between the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and the HRO. Assists with processing of all military HR actions associated with a military assignment of an AGR member. Conducts the orientation program to outline military requirements, benefits, and entitlements. Implements and interprets AGR policies and programs. Advises and counsels AGR members and dependents on support organizations and benefits programs. Explains the TRICARE program and how to file claims and provides locations of servicing Health Benefits Advisors. Schedules retirement counseling of AGR members and coordinates retirement actions with the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and HRO. Coordinates with the local medical facility on physical examinations for current, potential AGR members, and AGR members projected for separation/retirement. Analyzes, interprets, and clarifies policies, directives, and other issues regarding National Guard Bureau ARNG/ANG and HRO pertaining to military HR matters. Monitors AGR controlled grade program and requirements at unit/wing/base level. Monitors promotions, reenlistments/extensions, performance evaluations, reassignments, tour renewals, orders, and transfers of all assigned AGR personnel. Provides assistance and information pertaining to employee/labor relations matters to managers, supervisors, union officials and technicians on moderately complex problems of employee conduct or reorganizations, leave problems, indebtedness, union contracts, agreements and the full range of procedural requirements for filing grievances, appeals, and complaints. Distinguishes between HR policy and union contracts when informally resolving complaints/grievances and explains to applicants the proper employment procedures along with comparing applicants' experience and or education background to determine basic qualifications for vacant positions. Provides detailed guidance or specific information on benefits and services including, but not limited to thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries. Processes requests for training and incentive awards. Coordinates HR transactions daily with management officials, technicians, the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and HRO. Prepares file outlines, maintains records, and controls schedules to ensure proper maintenance and disposition of HR and administrative material. Conducts periodic surveys on active publications and correspondence files and removes rescinded and/or obsolete materials. Performs substantive administrative and clerical support duties in the areas of incentive awards, training, classification, performance ratings, etc. Monitors suspense's established by HRO and the ARNG/ANG organization/unit for performance evaluations and annual reviews and ensures timely and complete submission by supervisors. Reviews nominations for awards and training for completeness/accuracy prior to forwarding to the HRO. Maintains data concerning technician and AGR manning documents. Compiles necessary statistics to reflect status and accurate consumption of allocated technician and AGR man-years for the purpose of accomplishing a planned hiring program that will meet programmed year end strength and future projections and requirements.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• If you are a Competitive employee your status will be converted to Excepted with acceptance of this position.
• Any Tenure 1 or 2 (permanent status) employee will forfeit their status and any inherent rights as a permanent employee upon acceptance of this position.
• Selected candidates will NOT be required to be a member of the Montana Army National Guard.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Must be able to start within 6 months of selection.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience in clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year of experience as a GS-06 or in an equivalent administrative position. PLACEMENT STATUS/TENURE OF SELECTEE FOR A NON PERMANENT T5 Position: TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 5 permanent current employee as selectees only: This is may be an obligated position or term/indef only position. If a permanent employee in the Title 5 MT NG Excepted civil service employee accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND have rights to return to their previous Title 5 position. TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 5 Term current employee as selectees only: This is may be an obligated position or term/indef only position. If a Term employee in the Title 5 MT NG Excepted civil service employee accepts this position, he/she will retain their Term status AND may have rights to return to their previous Title 5 position (if still available). INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - For Current Title 32 selectees (any Status) or Title 5 NTE/VRA employees: This is may be an obligated position or term/indef only position. If an on-board employee in the Title 32 or NTE T5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will convert to a T5 Term appointment (tenure 3) with possible permanent status OR without possible permanent status. This employee will have NO reemployment rights to their previous T32 position; but may be reinstated to Title 5 NTE/VRA position if still available. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - State National Guard Members not currently a MT NG federal employee: This is may be an obligated position or term/indef only position. Selectee will be appointed as a TERM T5 Term employment with possible permanent status OR without possible permanent status (tenure 3).

Education

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Must have a high school diploma or a general education development (GED) diploma.

(A copy of the diploma is not required to be submitted at the time of application; however, it may be required at a later date.)

Contacts

• Address MT HRO 1956 Mt Majo Street Fort Harrison, MT 59636-4789 US
• Name: Vanessa Toquero
• Email: [email protected]