HR SPEC (MILITARY)

Air National Guard Units

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 81,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Des Moines, IA, seeks a HR SPEC (MILITARY) at GS-0201-9 to advise commanders on HR programs affecting full-time personnel and to manage civilian-military workforce interfaces. The role requires analysis of data, coordination of training, and guidance on recruitment, placement, and retirement matters within the unit.

The incumbent will work with HRO and Wing leadership to ensure compliant HR actions, prepare vacancy announcements, and provide detailed HR guidance

Qualifications

Master's degree or higher or 2 years of graduate study in a related field.
Graduate education credit limits apply; transcripts required.

Responsibilities

Advises commanders on HR programs affecting full-time personnel.
Analyzes data and determines HR actions impacting personnel management.
Assists with staff visits, training, and briefings for staff and leadership.
Produces statistical HR reports to aid management decisions.
Handles recruitment, placement, classification, benefits, training, and awards for personnel.
Interprets policies and provides guidance to managers on HR processes.
Monitors performance evaluations and maintains Manning documents.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education

Job description

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current military members of the 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa Air National Guard LOCATION: 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa

Key Responsibilities

As a HR SPEC (MILITARY), GS-0201-9 your duties are below; Serves as advisor to commanders and supervisors on human resources (HR) programs affecting full-time employees. Monitors nexus between full time personnel and military readiness and advises leadership on impacts of military decisions on full time personnel management. Analyzes data and making determinations regarding various human resources matters that may involve or may affect employees.

Assist the HRO with staff visits and training full time personnel, supervisors, managers, etc. within the unit in all programs for which responsible. My assist in conducting periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote a full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program.

Develops and provides commanders, supervisors, and the MPS staff with a variety of statistical data reports pertaining to military HR issues to assist in HR management decisions. Incumbent has responsibility/accountability for assigned program accomplishment.

Works with HRO and the Wing to accomplish a wide range of human resources transactions for employees related to recruitment, placement, classification, employee and labor relations, benefits, entitlements, training, and incentive awards.

These duties require technical understanding and knowledge of numerous human resources and military guidelines, regulations, instructions, directives, procedures, policies, and precedent situations involving analyzing the interrelationship and impact various human resources actions in different functional areas may have on personnel. These duties impact the civilian and military manpower documents and resourcing.

Uses judgment and discretion to interpret numerous military and civilian policies and provide completed work to both HRO and supported military organizations. Advises and provides comprehensive procedural and technical guidance to managers and supervisors in the areas of recruitment, placement, separation, and retirement. Tracks and coordinates hiring system actions for Wing.

Obtains vacancy requirements from functional area supervisors and prepares requests for vacancy announcements. Forwards request to the HRO for final approval. Upon receipt of the announcement, incumbent makes distribution to units/sections. Furnishes information to employees or job applicants regarding vacancies and mandatory requirements for competitive/excepted status positions.

May assist HRO with certificates f eligibility to selecting supervisors, coordinating selections/non-selections with HRO as appropriate. Coordinates the completion of necessary documents of civilian personnel who deploy, mobilize, separate, retire, etc.

Advises and provides detailed guidance or specific information on benefits and services including, but not limited to; thrift savings plans, life insurance, health insurance open seasons, leave and pay inquiries, uncommon tours of duty, Office of Workmen's Compensation (OWCP) claims, disciplinary actions, performance ratings. Processes requests for training and incentive awards.

As the human resources liaison representative, coordinates human resources transactions on a daily basis with management officials, technicians, the ANG organization/unit and HRO. Performs administrative and clerical support duties in the areas of incentive awards, training, classification, performance ratings, etc.

Monitors suspense's established by the HRO and the ANG organization/unit for performance evaluations, and annual reviews and ensures timely and complete submissions by supervisors. Track and reviews nominations for awards and training for completeness and accuracy prior to forwarding to the HRO. Maintains and reviews the Unit Manning Document (UMD) validating the position description number, title, series, grade, and resourcing.

Compiles necessary statistics to reflect current status, and accurate consumption of allocated requirements and resources for the purpose of accomplishing a planned hiring program that will meet programmed year end strength and future projections and requirements. Assist HRO with advising Military Personnel Section, Force Support Squadron, and higher-level leadership on changes to full time resources or requirements.

Monitors full time manpower studies and application to unit manning documents and advises on and coordinates full time personnel actions associated with manpower changes. Monitors Manpower Resource Voucher (MRV) funding documents provided by National Guard Bureau and advises leadership as necessary on funding changes across or within fiscal years that impacts full time manpower resources. Performs other duties as assigned. D2699

Requirements & Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related 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 Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $62223 – $80895/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

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