Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) TITLE 32, Position Description Number D1189000 and is part of the IL MTA, National Guard. Responsibilities As a HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (MILITARY) TITLE 32, GS-0203-5/6/7, you will oversee and ensure the accomplishment of work performed in the areas of personnel management and administration. The incumbent works under the direction of the Officer in Charge (OIC) or Personnel Officer. Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list: Manage the military staffing, classification, assignment and utilization of battalion personnel in accordance with authorized manning documents. Accomplish or review a variety of military personnel transactions including appointments, enlistments, separations, promotions, duty assignments, transfers, medical evaluations, line of duty actions, security clearances, awards and decorations, retirements, etc., and forwards actions to a higher-level military personnel office. Interpret and implement Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Major Command, National Guard, and state regulations, policies and precedents pertaining to the full range of personnel actions. Establish suspense dates for subordinate organizations for the completion and submission of packets. Coordinate the completion of annual medical certification requirements and periodic vaccinations. Monitor and review copies of unit reports furnished by higher level military personnel offices to identify trends and assist with the management of personnel readiness within the organization. Review packets prior to submission to higher headquarters for quality and completion. Ensure military personnel records are kept current and accurate and contain the proper supporting documentation. Review or assemble supporting documentation required at higher levels when processing actions such as involuntary order to active duty, courts martial, fraudulent enlistment, non-selection for retention, administrative discharges, etc. Provide technical guidance to subordinate unit administrative personnel in the preparation of formal and informal line of duty investigations. Provide technical guidance to subordinate unit personnel in the preparation and submission of incapacitation pay packets. Provide technical assistance and guidance to organizational personnel and administrative employees. Requirements Conditions of Employment NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. 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. 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. 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 May be required to work overtime. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be available for this position. Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 32 Excepted Service (32 U.S. Code § 709), will be in the following manner and sequence: The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG. The SECOND area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees. The THIRD area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible. The FOURTH area of consideration will be applicants willing to become T32 Dual Status Technicians and gain ILNG membership. The FIFTH area of consideration will U.S. Citizens. Military Grades: Enlisted Only - May not exceed rank of CSM. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: MUST possess administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position; and experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07 Level - MUST possess the specialized experience, which includes 12-months experience in the next lower level GS-06, in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws; experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions; experience performing personnel transactions; experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control. GS-06 Level - MUST specialized experience, education or training which includes at least 12-months experience at the next lower level GS-05, that provides knowledge of general office work which may include but is not limited to: answering telephones, receiving and distributing mail and maintaining records; experience following oral or written instructions to accomplish work; experience establishing and retrieving files and information; and experience using common computer software designed for word processing. GS-05 Level - MUST possess specialized experience, education or training that provides knowledge of general office work which may include but is not limited to answering telephones, receiving and distributing mail and maintaining records; experience following oral or written instructions to accomplish work; experience establishing and retrieving files and information; and experience using common computer software designed for word processing. In order to be considered qualified, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in Federal service. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Education If you are using Education to qualify for this position, one full academic year of study (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience for GS-5 positions. You must provide official transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. 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). If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider these tips from USA Jobs: USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume.