HR SPEC (MILITARY)

Duties

Provides technical guidance and procedural support to the Army Medical Department (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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides monthly reports and regular updates to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting and Retention Manager, NGB and/or Credentialing Officer to advise on the status of accessions or losses of the various career fields. Provides assistance, as requested by the AMEDD Strength Manager, to the Credentialing Officer. Ensures current directives and publications concerning credentialing issues (i.e. promotion, mobilization, special pays, etc) are made available to the Credentials Officer in a timely manner.

Prepares requests for the conditional release of applicants from other military services or transfers between states. Requests applicants' prior military service records. Upon the absence of the AMEDD Strength Manager, completes the medical prescreening and arranges for Military Entrance Physical Examination and required professional interviews for the applicant.

Coordinates with the state retention programs for health care professionals, ministry and legal professionals. To enhance the retention of health care professionals, the incumbent coordinates and provides administrative assistance in ensuring appropriate documentation is submitted to the AMEDD Strength Manager, Recruiting & Retention Manager, unit commanders; state Military Human Resource Management Office; Plans, Operation, and Training Office; MILPO; State Surgeon/Deputy State Surgeon.

Composes and prepares a variety of correspondence directed to local, national, civilian, military, professional groups, associations, and educational institutions concerning recruitment and educational programs in response to inquiries as a part of healthcare, ministry and legal advertising campaigns.

Assist in ensuring state/territory recruiting and retention missions are met, but will not be independently missioned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Alaska Army National Guard membership is required.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• U.S. Citizenship and Secret Clearance is required.
• Bargaining Unit: Non- Bargaining
• APPOINTMENT FACTORS: Officer/Warrant Officer/Enlisted in the Alaska Army National Guard.
• MILITARY GRADE REQUIREMENT: Due to the nature of this position, the minimum military grade is Specialist (SPC/E-4) and the maximum military grade is First Lieutenant (1LT/O-2).
• You will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION -To qualify for this position, you must meet the Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of both as described below:

Specialized Experience - Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-07. Examples of specialized experience includes: Advises commanders, unit personnel and applicants on regulatory requirements of the programs and develops letters of instruction. Carries out specific projects to accomplish the technical support missions of the AMEDD Strength Office. Applies fundamental military human resources management principles, practices, and techniques of recruitment and retention. Evaluates the effectiveness of the specific recruiting and retention programs to identify trends and suggest corrective measures to increase strength, and the ability to pinpoint program deficiencies and recommend possible solutions. Evaluates the effectiveness of the recruiting efforts and suggests alternate events to increase strength. Composes and prepares a variety of correspondence directed to local, national, civilian, military, professional groups, associations, and educational institutions.

OR

Education - Must possess a master's, an equivalent graduate degree, or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. NOTE: In order to be considered for this position using education as a basis of qualification, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

OR

Combination - A combination of Specialized Experience and Education as described above. Only graduate education in excess to 1 full year of graduate level education may be used when combining education and experience to meet the total qualification requirements. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position using a combination of experience and education, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates and hours worked per week for each occurrence of both civilian and military employment (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only will result in disqualification. The duties listed must fully substantiate -in your own words- that you meet the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above, in detail; otherwise, you will not be considered qualified for this position.

Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Your experience will be evaluated on the basis of duties performed. Your record of experience and/or training must show possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position:
-Knowledge of, and skill in applying, fundamental military human resources management principles, practices, and techniques of recruitment and retention. Possesses the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of the AMEDD recruiting and retention program to identify trends and suggest corrective measures to increase AMEDD strength; and the ability to pinpoint program deficiencies and recommend possible solutions to AMEDD strength manager.

-Knowledge of NGB military human resources recruitment principles and personnel policies to participate in the development of written guidelines such as local regulations and SOPs pertaining to AMEDD, Chaplain and SJA recruiting and retention programs.

-Knowledge and skill in applying basic military principles, practices and procedures and regulations in administering specialized military recruitment and retention programs for healthcare, ministry, and legal candidates. An in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the various programs is required to answer questions with factual and up-to-date information to promote the programs.

-Ability to communicate effectively with applicants, supervisors, management, and state healthcare, ministry, and legal professionals.

-Comprehensive working knowledge of the credentialing/privileging processes and procedures.

-Knowledge of the military missions and organizational structures of the various units within the state.

-Knowledge of computers and computer software applications sufficient to update and retrieve information in personnel database programs as well as to generate forms or correspondence.

Additional information

- 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.

- If you are a current Federal employee or former Federal employee, you must submit a copy of your latest SF-50 "Notification of Personnel Action" and/or a copy of the SF-50. You may submit your most recent performance appraisal.

- The National Guard is exempt from the Veterans Preference Act. Submission of a copy of your DD-214 is not required unless you are hired for technician position.

- If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 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.

- Cost of Living Allowance (COLA): Entitled to 1.49% COLA in addition to base salary, subject to change.

- Direct Deposit Program: If selected for technician position with the Alaska National Guard, you will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. (Salary will be automatically deposited to bank/credit union account).

- Military Bonuses And Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager (AKARNG - J1 or AKANG - Retention Office) to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.

- Trial Period: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.