THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) of the Army National Guard (ARNG). The purpose of the position is to provide oversight, planning, interpretation, and application of policy. DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area 1 = Warrant Officer (CW2 and below) and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.

Duties

Duties & Responsibilities: (1) Responsible for oversight administration and implementation of policies pertaining to state medical affairs, and exercise of programs in one or more of the following areas: Line of Duty (LOD) Investigation Program, Incapacitation Pay Program, Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME) Program, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB) Program, Medical Disqualification Program, Follow up Health Care Program, Medical Claims Processing Program, Medical Travel and Orders Program, Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), demobilization coordination with Post Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA). Cases have major effects on career or service as they may result in unfavorable career separation or loss of status. Ensures that regulatory requirements related to the specific action or interviews personnel to obtain needed data. (2) Coordinates with the Human Resources Command (HRC), National Guard Bureau (NGB), the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Tri-Care, Regional Medical Command, the Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Offices (PEBLO), Regional Army Commands, State and regional counterparts, and members at all unit levels. (3) Serves as the advisor to the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist on issues of health care, sources of healthcare, and medical aspects of Soldier readiness. Collects, analyzes and provides statistical reports to the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist within the state regarding the health services programs. As required, organizes, coordinates, and provides briefings and training for workshops, seminars, and conferences. Attends events on behalf of the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist as needed. (4) Manages the funds associated with the appropriate programs and provides accounting for expenditures as required. Provides updates of fund execution, projections, and unfunded requests. Synchronizes with overall fund manager and provides feedback to program manager. Provides advice and guidance to other personnel on actions in areas of expertise, as well as advice, instructions, and interpretations, as needed, to lower echelons. (5) Responds to inquires and various correspondence within respective areas and ensure maintenance of an action file for all responses. Oversees, observes, and advises the release of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA and Privacy Act standards concerning individual military members and mission requirements. (6) Coordinates, assembles, monitors and ensures the proper conduct of medical boards, and participates as required. Provides tracking, over-sight, assistance and follow-up to issues identified through all medical aspects of Soldier readiness (SRP, PDHRA, and Periodic Health Assessment (PHA). Assists with or conducts onsite training as requested or required by supported units and activities. (7) Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures to applicable programs. Provides guidance to all users through the development of policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and electronic tracking systems; as well as dissemination of information related to the appropriate program. Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of related actions. (8) Provides supervision of subordinate staff through the planning, assignment, and review of work; granting of leave; providing recommendation of training requirements, performance standards, and ratings; and effecting minor disciplinary actions such as warnings and reprimands. Responsible for the overall training and professional development of subordinates. (9) Performs other as duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess the experience, education or training in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; write English in reports and presentation formats; communicate clearly and effectively; presenting formal training presentations and briefings; assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least One (1) year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level, AND/OR at least Twenty-Four (24) months of experience, education, or training in human resources business elements and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to this competency; using references and resource materials and experienced in program functions such as, maintaining personnel records, counseling, or classification and assignments; performing personnel functions associated with preparing and maintaining position descriptions and manual records, personnel classification or usage, quality force management, managing personnel records and researching record data; operating a computer and using varied computer programs. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: 1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. 2. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. 3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. *4. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. 5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address LA ARNG J1 PERSONNEL AND MANPOWER 496 3RD STREET PINEVILLE, LA 71360 US
• Name: LANG HRO INBOX
• Phone: 504-278-8600
• Email: [email protected]