HR ASST (MIL)

Army National Guard Units; Iowa; Sur place; USD 51 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Iowa Army National Guard is seeking a HR ASST (MIL), GS-0203-7, restricted to current military members and located at Camp Dodge/ Johnston, Iowa. The role involves final review of actions affecting eligibility for benefits and sensitive cases, plus coordinating with boards and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The position also includes preparing correspondence, data entry, and providing advisory services to families regarding entitlements and casualty support, while maintaining required

Qualifications

• Education beyond 60 semester hours credited toward specialized experience. One full academic year (30 semester hours) beyond the second year is equivalent to 6 months of specialized experience.

Responsabilités

• Serves as a final reviewer of actions such as accessions, promotions, transfers, and eligibility for educational or incentive benefits; handles sensitive cases that may affect career status.
• Summarizes salient facts, analyzes information, outlines options, and recommends action; ensures regulatory requirements are met.
• Drafts or prepares correspondence and enters data in automated systems as needed.
• Provides data gathering and reporting support, including briefings and ad hoc analyses.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for questions on Funeral Honors and Casualty Assistance and coordinates with families, funeral directors, and Veterans Services organizations.

Description du poste

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units


• Department: Department of the Army


• Location: Camp Dodge Military Reservation, Iowa

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is restricted to current Military members of the Iowa Army National Guard. LOCATION: G1, Johnston, Iowa

Key Responsibilities

As a HR ASST (MIL), GS-0203-7 your duties are below. Serves as a final reviewer of actions, which may include but are not limited to: accessions, promotions, transfers, boards, promotion eligibility; retirement eligibility; and actions that affect eligibility of educational or incentive benefits as well as sensitive, complex cases, which involve: allegations of inequitable, prejudiced, or similar treatment (e.g.

issues of fraudulent enlistment or assignment; removal of military member from active or inactive status). Cases have major effects on career or service as they may result in unfavorable career separation or loss of status. Performs final review on file prior to review and action by a board, action officer, or others and insures that all levels of legal, medical, and administrative review have been completed.

Summarizes salient facts and issues; analyzes case information; outlines options; and recommends appropriate action. Insures that regulatory requirements related to the specific action are met. Identifies gaps or inconsistencies in the record and initiates action or interviews personnel to obtain needed data.

Researches and obtains all necessary relevant information regarding cases and issues and provides explanations and interpretations of rules, regulations, procedures, and requirements pertaining to actions taken or recommended. Drafts or prepares related correspondence for appropriate signature and enters data in automated systems, as needed.

Retrieves data from information sources, both manual and electronic, for use in answering questions, responding to correspondence, or preparing reports or briefings. Insures completeness and proper forwarding of records to appropriate board. Provides advice and guidance to other personnel on actions in areas of expertise, as well as, advice, instructions, and interpretations, as needed, to lower echelons.

Serves as the primary point of contact, coordinator, and advisor for questions regarding Military Funeral Honors and/or Casualty Assistance.

Provides advisory services to family members of deceased military members (current and former) and serves as a liaison between the family and funeral directors and their assistants, Veterans Services Organizations, Veterans Affairs Offices, National Guard Bureau (NGB), Regional Casualty Assistance Coordinator (CAC), and other military services and/or members.

Provides assistance to the family members by advising them of the deceased member's entitlements and provides information or assistance with filling out any required forms. Maintains files and libraries of current funeral/casualty material including policies, procedures, and guidance from Department of Defense (DoD), NGB, Regional CAC, and the Veterans Administration.

Coordinates with the Regional CAC, Funeral Home, Honor Guard, supporting military unit, and each Casualty Assistance Officer/Casualty Notification Officer (CAO/CNO) to ensure all requests for funerals and casualty assistance are supported. Collects data from various sources for statistical purposes regarding Funeral Honors and Casualty Assistance, which may also be used to project budgetary requirements.

Coordinates with NGB and Regional CAC for assistance and support in the conduct of training in the program. Performs other duties as assigned. D1106

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Education in excess of the first 60 semester hours (i.e., beyond the second year) is creditable toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. 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. To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $50869 – $66132/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.