About the Position: Provide subject matter expertise, examines and analyze applications for the correction of military records and presents comprehensive summaries of cases to the Army Board for Correction of Military Records (ABCMR). The ABCMR, on behalf of the Secretary of the Army, serves as the highest administrative level for review of personnel actions taken by lower levels of command.

Duties

Review formal applications to the Board, reports, investigations, and recommendations resulting from investigations for soundness of judgment, to determine if jurisdictional and procedural requirements have been met. Determine the appropriateness of any recommendations or advisory opinions obtained from the applicable Army organization. Adjudicate independent-of-the-Board requests for reconsideration of cases closed by denial of a formal hearing. Review Whistle Blower Protection Act cases requiring review of the report of investigation prepared as the result of DoD or HQDA Inspectors General (IG) investigations into an applicant's allegation of reprisal. Coordinate with applicants and attorneys to affect a satisfactory solution to matters referred by the Department of Justice and The Judge Advocate General wherein the Department is a defendant in cases pending before Federal Courts. Represent the Secretary of the Army when discussing cases with an applicant's counsel or members of Congress.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

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 EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic 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.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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: One year of specialized experience which includes conducting analysis of applications for the correction of military records; providing oral and written responses to various agencies on applications and/or complaints; and presenting findings and decisions in a clear and concise response. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: LeadershipManaging Human ResourcesOral CommunicationResearchingWritten Communication Time in Grade Requirement: 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-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HT-W336AA DEPT ARMY REVIEW BOARDS AGY DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk