Summary This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (MILITARY), Position Description Number D1118P00 and is part of Recruiting & Rentention Battalion, Lincoln, Nebraska Army National Guard. INDEFINITE EMPLOYMENT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE AND WILL LAST MORE THAN ONE YEAR BUT NO MORE THAN SIX YEARS. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME AS A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. THIS POSTION MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. Responsibilities As a HR SPEC (MILITARY), GS-0201-7/9, duties include: (1) Provides technical guidance and procedural support to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting & Retention Manager, Officer Strength Manager, Military Personnel Office (MILPO), State Surgeon/Deputy State Surgeon, State Chaplain, State SJA, commanders, unit personnel, field recruiters, and healthcare ministry and legal professionals. Carries out specific projects to accomplish the technical support missions of the AMEDD Strength Office. Advises commanders, unit personnel and applicants on regulatory requirements of the programs and develops letters of instruction. Reviews, interprets, and implements policies, directives, and other issuances by Department of Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), United States Army Recruiting Command (USAREC) and outside control agencies for applicability to activities. Takes appropriate action to comply with directives or refers the matter to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting & Retention Manager, MILPO, and State Surgeon/Deputy State Surgeon for action. (2) Participates in developing and implementing written policies and guidelines pertaining to recruiting and retention programs for AMEDD, Chaplain, and SJA positions such as local regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Maintains copies and updates all applicable AMEDD, Chaplain and SJA recruiting and retention guidelines. Applies fundamental military human resources management principles, practices, and techniques of recruitment and retention. Evaluates the effectiveness of the specific recruiting and retention programs (AMEDD, Chaplain, or SJA) to identify trends and suggest corrective measures to increase strength, and the ability to pinpoint program deficiencies and recommend possible solutions to AMEDD Strength Manager. (3) Coordinates and participates in recruiting efforts both locally and nationally at recruiting events such as medical conferences, medical school and dental school programs. Reviews demographic areas for targeting of desired specialties. Conducts on site visits to answer questions, resolve problems, and assist at state and national conferences to recruit new applicants. As required, the incumbent is assigned to portions of the recruiting campaigns and conferences to assist in planning displays. Participates in the development of advertising concepts for AMEDD, Chaplain, and SJA officers to be implemented by state and possibly at a national level. Monitors local advertising activity and reviews coordination of specialty branch information activity to include lead retrieval. Evaluates the effectiveness of the recruiting efforts and suggests alternate events to increase strength. Determines the budget requirements for travel, advertising, and office requirements. Maintains statistics on healthcare, legal and ministry recruiting programs and workload data for reporting recruiting activities to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting & Retention Manager, and NGB. (4) Serves as a principle point of contact for applicants and other interested parties during the recruiting and application process. These contacts require a high level of interpersonal skills that are essential to the functions of this position. Determines eligibility of applicants and screens-out candidates who do not meet program requirements. Determines which programs the applicant may be eligible for based on qualifications, specialty, level of education, professional credentials, experience and interest. Makes initial estimates of rank and pay, as the appropriate national review board will make the final determination when reviewing the commissioning packet. Estimates are based on facts provided by the applicant, such as graduation from medical school, years of specialty training completed (internship and residency), and prior military service. Accomplishes required processing of applicants' packet, after initial contact by the AMEDD Strength Manager. Prepares various waivers when required as part of the officer accession packet. Ensures that the packet is complete and it includes all of the required documents i.e., licenses, education, experience, training, professional affiliations, and malpractice insurance carrier data for the local, state and NGB levels for credentialing of AMEDD, SJA, and Chaplain candidates. Conducts prime source verification on all licenses, malpractice insurance, clinical privileges, civilian education and board certifications with appropriate local, state, and national accrediting bodies/boards/commissions. Investigates, verifies, and reports data on applicant's professional privileges and or appointments. Investigates and resolves discrepancies when information provided by the applicant is contradictory to information obtained from verification sources. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment 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 National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING ELIGIBILITY TO JOIN THE NEBRASKA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD PLEASE CONTACT THE LOCAL RECRUITING OFFICE AT 402-309-7458. OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1 and 2 ONLY DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1: Current permanent and indefinite technicians of the Nebraska Army or Air National Guard; and current Title 5 employees of the Nebraska Military Department who are military members of the Nebraska National Guard. AREA 2: All Drill Status/M-Day members and temporary technicians of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. AREA 3: Current military service members who are willing and eligible to become members of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. AREA 4: All qualified candidates eligible and willing to become a member of the Nebraska National Air or Army National Guard prior to the effective date of hire. Indefinite employment is temporary in nature and will normally last more than 1 year, but no more than 6 years. Benefits are the same as a permanent technician. Indefinite technicians are in Tenure Group 3 and are not eligible for conversion to permanent status. Indefinite technicians serve at the will of the appointing official and may be separated at any time, after a 30-day written notice memorandum is issued by the HRO. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grades: Maximum: E6; Minimum: E1; Military Grade inversion within the full time work forces is not permitted. The military grade of the full time supervisor must equal or exceed the military grade of the personnel supervised. Individual does not have to be currently assigned to one of these career fields ot be considered for this position; however compatibility requirements must be met prior to appointment to the position. Selectee has 24 months to become qualified in a compatible military assignment. Security Clearance/Background Check requirements: In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work. Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency. Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume. Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - kalee.m.boden.mil@army.mil; 402-309-8319. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 - Must have at least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting basic concepts, principles, and theories of Human Resources to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. GS-09 - Must have at least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting basic concepts, principles, and theories of Human Resources to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. Education Education: Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements. Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).