THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE NON-BARGAINING UNIT POSITION. This National Guard position is for an HR SPEC (MILITARY), Position Description Number D1546 and is part of the Montana Air National Guard, HQ. (Position Description can be obtained from HRO.) Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; see your MTNG Retention Office for details. Selecting Official: Col Crowe

Duties

Provides state level coordination of all military personnel programs, including enlistment, appointment, performance evaluation reports, promotions, officer and enlisted selective retention, discharges, separations, recruiting, retention, incentives, and training. Develops state-level programs, publications, policies, and procedures. Manages state/federal programs for awards, decorations, special recognition, and other incentive/retention enhancement efforts. Monitors and executes state-level responsibilities regarding all military personnel assignments, reassignments, classification actions, and professional military education. Conducts in-depth research on difficult personnel cases, administrative matters, medical, and training problems. Provides technical and specialized data, background material and references, and determines solutions and courses of action to be followed. Monitors manning, manpower authorizations, and organizational changes. Maintains frequent contact with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air National Guard Support Center (ANGSC), Air Force Military Personnel Center, Air Reserve Personnel Center, and other appropriate agencies. Coordinates a statewide incentive program and serves as the focal point for all matters pertaining to the program. Works closely with the unit commanders and their representatives in the operation of the incentive program. Ensures that funds are only authorized to those specialties that the unit commander has designated as eligible consistent with valid unit manning vacancy requirements. Attends various meetings and conferences with representatives of NGB, ANGSC, the Adjutant General, the Administrative Officer, and unit personnel relative to overall procedures and operations of the program. Responsible for the management of the State ANG Retention Program for all personnel. Coordinates personnel policies, directives, and procedures to identify and eliminate ineffective procedures. Evaluates data, reports, studies, and other information as a basis for initiating corrective actions on programs. Recommends policies and procedures for enhancing both the state and ANG Enlisted Retention Program. Coordinates with the Base Career Advisor to determine program needs, trends, and effectiveness. Serves as principal assistant to the Administrative Officer and in his/her absence ensures continuity of operations. Assists in maintaining orderly and efficient accomplishment of the office administrative workload. Manages the state Officer Effectiveness Report Program. Provides information to staff personnel regarding trends and informs commanders of current policies and procedures. Provides statistical data to management to assist in monitoring the program. Manages the federal/state ANG Military Awards Program. Monitors the effectiveness, equitableness, and adequacy of unit level military awards programs. Identifies and recommends submission of military awards for headquarters unit personnel. Reviews subordinate unit military awards recommendations and forwards them to approving authorities. Assists in the investigation of and may represent the department on Congressional and other high-level inquiries. Executes similar duties regarding inquiries or complaints received from members of the State ANG. Reviews, staffs, and processes all line of duty investigations. Monitors the ANG Schools Program and performs follow-on training for Professional Military Education and all technical schools not associated with inactive duty training. Ensures appropriate orders are issued in accordance with governing directives. Advises units of requested school quota status. Ensures timely submission of required reports. Conducts research on difficult individual personnel and administrative problems; provides technical and specialized data, background material, and references; and recommends solutions and courses of action. Drafts policies and procedures affecting personnel programs, administrative management, and program development for statewide implementation. Ensures directives are maintained in an up-to-date status by periodically reviewing for accuracy and completeness. Responsible for supervisory personnel management functions. Schedules and approves leave requests for subordinates; establishes performance standards and makes formal appraisals of work performance; practices good position management policy; initiates announcements of vacancies and makes selection from available candidates. Counsels subordinates on such matters as work performance, required training, proper conduct, and suggestion programs. Hears employee grievances and deals with union representatives; takes necessary informal disciplinary actions and, when warranted, proposes formal actions. Implements the provisions of the equal employment and employee/labor relations programs, and keeps employees informed on all aspects of the personnel program. Reviews position descriptions and recommends changes where needed.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in the employing state's National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Appointments in the Title 32 MTNG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MTNG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.

Qualifications

Military Grades: O1 - O5 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1 year experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 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. PLACEMENT STATUS/TENURE OF SELECTEE: TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 32 permanent selectees only: This is an obligated position. If a permanent employee in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND have rights to return to their previous Title 32 position. TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 32 Indefinite selectees only: This is an obligated position. If an indefinite employee (tenure 3) in the Title 32 Excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will retain their indefinite status AND may return to their previous Title 32 indefinite position if it is still available. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - For Current Title 5 selectees only: This is an obligated position. If an on-board employee in the Title 5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will convert to a T32 indefinite appointment (tenure 3). This employee will have no reemployment rights to their previous T5 position. INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - State National Guard Members (includes T32 NTE employees and MTNG members not currently a federal employee): This is an obligated position. Selectee will be appointed as an indefinite employee (tenure 3).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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