THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR ASST (MILITARY) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5043000 and is part of the RI 143d Airlift Wing. Depending on the level of qualifications, the selectee may be appointed into the full grade above, or to the developmental grade of GS-06 (PD# T5900600) and be promoted into the higher grade without competition.

Duties

The primary purpose is to assist a higher graded specialist in researching/studying/analyzing and administering all aspects of the assigned function(s). Provides technical assistance to all reporting officials. Quality reviews reports for compliance with current directives and standards. Assists in the management of the military awards and decorations program. Coordinates, monitors, and ensures accountability of annual tour participation. Monitors Line of Duty (LOD)determinations and incapacitation pay requests. Ensures compliance with suspense requirements. Researches Unit Personnel Record Group (UPRG) and various source documents pertinent to service data discrepancies. Computes service dates as required. Monitors administration of the officer/enlisted promotion program. Provides assistance in administering and managing the enlisted retention program. Provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, and staff members on the Weight Management Program(WMP). Provides advice and assistance to commander and staff on various Career Enhancement programs. Ensures accuracy of information input in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS), and the Real Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS). Participates in development of procedures and establishment of policy for building, updating, auditing, and for accountability and disposition of automated and manual records. Ensures records are accurately maintained and updated. Provides assistance to higher-grade employee with the Point Credit Accounting and Reporting System (PCARS) program. Compiles reports and statistical information regarding various programs. Verifies information and prepares or ensures preparation of ID card requests for all eligible personnel. Assists in the management of the Servicemen's Group Life Insurance (SGLI) program. Ensures unit members are aware of various benefits available through TRICARE medical/dental programs, Survivor Benefits, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), etc. Participates in management of the Military Dress and Appearance program. Fully participates in administration of the Casualty Service Program and in monitoring of the Family Care Program. Ensures action is taken to correct military records when required. In the absence of the program manager, may assume responsibility for control of the Customer Services element. Processes military passports and applications. Authenticates prior and non-prior service enlistments, and prepares and processes enlistment and appointment documents. Participates in processing activities for accessions. Determines eligibility for officer appointments, requests waivers, schedules interviews, and prepares and accession and gain of each officer. Reviews the Unit Personnel Management Roster and coordinates federal recognition boards as required. Suspense packages to ensure timely (UPMR) and identifies and resolves problems involving mismatches, over-grade/under-grade and/or overage situations. Assists unit commanders in resolving excess and over-grade conditions. Prepares reports on strength accountability and provides statistics to senior staff on projected and actual losses. Coordinates with NGB on over-grade or excess waivers, and suspense records to ensure appropriate codes have been updated. Verifies accuracy of Unit Manpower Documents (UMD) and Extended UMD(EUMD), and compares UMDs against local products/Manpower Data System. Provides manpower data to commanders and assists them with problem areas. Participates in classification actions for wing personnel and performs audits in conjunction with record reviews/audits. Assists in making classification eligibility determinations of personnel for retraining status. Processes officer and enlisted direct conversions. Participates in officer and enlisted indirect conversion through conducting research and reviews of members' qualifications. Maintains suspense and updates duty status and deployment availability codes. Participates in managing all aspects of the NGB Selective Retention Program at the Wing level. Performs personnel relocation actions pertaining to voluntary and involuntary reassignments, separations, retirements, conditional release programs, separations based upon Medical Evaluation Board/disability separations and retirements, Stop Loss waiver requests, Selective Retention separations, and inter and intra service transfers. Processes retirement requests. Processes officer and enlisted separation/retirement actions. Determines initial separation/retirement eligibility. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• To be considered for this Title 5 position in the Excepted Service, you must meet one of the areas of consideration (tiers) in the section below named "How You Will Be Evaluated".
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• 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.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: One year equivalent to the GS-06 level. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address RI 143d Airlift Wing 1 Hercules Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 US
• Name: Natalia Lindgren
• Phone: 401-275-4295
• Email: [email protected]