HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Department: Department of the Army

Location(s): Colchester, Vermont

Salary Range: $62982 - $81882 Per Year

Job Summary: THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Human Resources Specialist, Position Description Number D3530000, and is part of the Education Services Office of the Military Personnel Office/G1 of the Vermont Army National Guard.

Major Duties:

• The organizational location of the position is in the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State) G1 Military Personnel Office under the Incentives Program. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Incentives Specialist reporting to the State Incentives Manager. The incumbent assists in carrying out Army National Guard (ARNG) Select Reserve Incentive Policy (SRIP), Army Medical Detachment Incentives Policy (AMEDD), Student and Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (SLRP, CLRP), and Blended Retirement System-Continuation Pay (BRS-CP), for Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted personnel. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. The incumbent implements the State's Incentive Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP and BRS-CP (collectively referred to as incentive contracts and programs) through policy execution and processing of contracts/actions. The incumbent administers and processes payments for all incentive contracts and programs, which includes validating documentation and ensuring policy compliance. 2. The incumbent conducts a continuous review of policies related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and complaints from the Inspector General as applicable. The incumbent conducts policy review on routine cases, preparing discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers and ensures timely notification. The incumbent serves as the liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) providing timely notifications to Soldiers regarding contract discrepancies. The incumbent coordinates Exception to Policy (ETP) submissions by ensuring proper documentation and develops tracking mechanisms. Incumbent reviews National Guard Bureau (NGB) supplied, system generated, and/or manually created reports or documents concerning all phases of incentive processing (issuance, establishment, monitoring, payment, and termination) for accuracy and submission to the State Incentives Manager. 3. Provides support in the training and oversight of lower echelon system operators (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Analyzes and reports on trends observed during training sessions and ongoing activities, making informed recommendations to the State Incentives Manager based on these findings. Organizes and conducts detailed briefings for the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) and the Soldier Readiness Program (SRP), as well as any additional training sessions as directed by state leadership. Ensures that all training materials are relevant, up-to-date, and effectively communicated to participants. **Performs other duties as assigned**

Qualifications: NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in the 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. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Vermont Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact 1-800-GO-GUARD or visit NATIONALGUARD.COM/VT prior to applying for this position. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2,3 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted) Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed. Area II: All Members of the Vermont Army National Guard. Area III: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard. Military Grades: Enlisted: PV1/E1-SSG/E6 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Experience that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 24 months experience, with at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. 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. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics: -knowledge of administering, delivering, and advising on military human resource policy. -knowledge or principles, concepts, and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. -knowledge of ARNG Incentive Programs, Defense Joint Military Pay System (DJMS), Guard Incentive Management System (GIMS), and HR principles. - knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., DJMS, Web-DMO) -skill and familiarity of incentive management systems and ARNG policies. -skill in speaking to and briefing senior leaders. -ability to process exception-to-policy (ETP) packets, which involves significant judgment and technical expertise. -ability to understand the incentives program, interpret laws, regulations and policies which govern the incentives program. -ability to work independently with minimal supervision PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES: -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. -Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. -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. - The duties of your position may require the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. - This position requires a secret security clearance the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. Please be advised: 1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position. 2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed. 3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience. 4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts. Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-28