About the Position: Serves as a Human Resources Specialist (Military), with the Management Support Division , Army Review Boards Agency (ARBA). Reviews applications and supporting information for the correction of military records or upgrade of discharges submitted to ARBA, as outlined in Title 10, United States Code 1552 and 1553, and Agency Regulations. This is the highest echelon of appeal within the Department of the Army for the correction of military records and the payment of money.

Duties

Review and validate applications and supporting information submitted to the various boards under the purview of the Army Review Boards Agency. Ensure applications satisfy jurisdictional regulatory and procedural requirements. Prepare balanced, factually correct, concise and logically written summaries of civilian honorary awards and military awards. Prepare information and background material necessary to prepare reports and support boards and Agency leadership. Prepare written correspondence, formal and informal, per governing Army, Agency, or board policies and procedures. Serve as a communication conduit with customers, both internal and external to the Agency. Manage the Agency’s Automated Time Attendance and Production System (ATAAPS) and payroll functions. Assist with providing full service human resources support to both military and civilian personnel.

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.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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: I have one year of specialized experience which includes interpreting and executing human resource concepts and principles, and legal requirements; analyzing military documents to identify possible issues; reviewing and validating applications to ensure compliance with jurisdictional regulatory and procedural requirements; preparing written correspondence, both formal and informal, per governing Military, Agency, or board policies and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Successful completion of a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL. B or J.D. or in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Human Resource Management, Business Administration Business Mgmt. (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts for verification). OR Combination (Education and Experience): Specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have more than one year but less than the required education in B. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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-07). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: HR Information Systems ApplicationPersonnel and Human ResourcesReading ComprehensionWritten Communication

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

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