THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE NON-BARGAINING UNIT POSITION External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection. Selecting Official: Lt Col Fechter This Title 5 position is for an HR Specialist (Military), Position Description Number T5621000 and is part of the Montana National Guard Human Resources Office. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.)

Duties

This position is located in the Military Duty Active Guard Reserves (AGR) Management Branch of the Human Resources Office. This position is responsibility for the overall management of the state AGR program by providing in-depth human resources management services to ANG managers, supervisors and support personnel directly and through subordinate employees. Serves as management authority on all branch regulatory requirements pertaining to AGR human resources administration and services. Major Duties: 1. Responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the AGR recruitment and placement program and policies for the state. Develops and administers a career management program in conjunction with Military Personnel Office (MILPO)/Military Personnel Flight (MPF) to ensure normal progression of career patterns and professional development. Develops, directs and monitors administrative procedures and policies on disciplinary actions. Oversees counseling and referral services to AGR personnel and dependents in regard to Veterans Administration, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services. Responsible for administration of the performance and evaluation programs. 2. Serves as principal advisor to the Human Resources Officer, Chief of Staff, Adjutant General, commanders, supervisors and managers on all matters relating to AGR personnel. Drafts and provides input to state personnel plans and procedures that apply to AGR personnel based on interpretation of regulations and directives from Departments of Army, Air Force, and National Guard Bureau (NGB). Formulates fiscal year and mid-year reviews while in the process of executing annual budgets in AGR specific areas of travel/per diem requirements, permanent change of station requirements, and medical requirements. 3. Coordinates program policy with NGB. Researches and responds to Congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests. Monitors the physical fitness program. Administers the medical and dental health care program to include cardiovascular screening, panographic dental x-rays, required medical/dental processing, and monitoring of all follow-up care. 4. Responsible for the administration of voluntary and involuntary separation actions and the timely and accurate retirement actions. Develops and manages sponsorship and orientation programs. Monitors utilization of AGR members, monitors unit organizations and reorganizations and directs changes to staffing guide/manning documents as required. Manages the monitoring and reporting of the Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) Program. Prepares and conducts supervisor training and AGR updates, provides input to Human Resources Office bulletin or publishes an AGR Newsletter. Administers the Military Human resources Management Evaluation Program for the AGR program. 5. Responsible for the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program as it pertains to AGR soldiers. Responsible for the conduct of AGR continuation boards and associated actions. Monitors the Title 10 Long Tour Program for the state. Maintains the Internal Control Review program for the AGR program. Responsible for the awards and suggestion program. Monitors the military reporting and evaluation program. Conducts research and formulates AGR policies and regulations. Responsible for all personnel and pay actions as pertains to the AGR program. Responsible for the authentication of financial transactions and Department of Defense Forms 214 for AGR personnel. Responsible for the issue of active duty and dependent identification cards for AGR personnel and their dependents. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance standards and makes performance appraisals. Counsels employees on problems, adjusts informal complaints within the section, takes corrective action on conduct or performance problems within the section and initiates disciplinary actions where needed. Interviews and recommends selection of applicants to fill positions within the section. Recommends the participation of section employees in training courses needed for job proficiency. Periodically reviews position descriptions of section employees for currency and accuracy and recommends changes as may be necessary. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.

Qualifications

REQUIRED SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1 year experience, equivalent to at least the GS-9 level 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. or Must have one of the following: 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. *If you are using education to qualifying for this position, you MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address MT 120AW 2800 Airport Ave B Great Falls, MT 59404 US
• Name: Vanessa Toquero
• Email: [email protected]