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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY)

Department of the Army · Augusta, Maine

Salary
$61,722 - $80,243 per year
Pay grade
GS-9
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Oct 21, 2026
Closes
Nov 9, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
Yes
Openings
1
Security clearance
Secret
Promotion potential
9
Announcement
ME-13097443-AR-26-153

Who may apply: Internal to an agency · National Guard and reserves · Special authorities · Veterans

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), Position Description Number T6371000 and is part of the ME DCSPER, National Guard.

Duties

  • The organizational location of the position is in the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-State) G1Military Personnel Office under the Incentives Program. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Incentives Specialist reporting to the State Incentives Manager. The incumbent assists in carrying out Army National Guard (ARNG) Select Reserve Incentive Policy (SRIP), Army Medical Detachment Incentives Policy (AMEDD), Student and Chaplain Loan Repayment Program (SLRP, CLRP), and Blended Retirement System-Continuation Pay (BRS-CP), for Officer, Warrant Officer, Enlisted personnel. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. The incumbent implements the State's Incentive Program and subordinate programs, including SRIP, AMEDD, SLRP, CLRP and BRS-CP (collectively referred to as incentive contracts and programs) through policy execution and processing of contracts/actions. The incumbent administers and processes payments for all incentive contracts and programs, which includes validating documentation and ensuring policy compliance. (40%) 2. The incumbent conducts a continuous review of policies related to contract monitoring, termination notifications, Congressional inquiries, and complaints from the Inspector General as applicable. The incumbent conducts policy review on routine cases, preparing discrepancy memorandums for Soldiers and ensures timely notification. The incumbent serves as the liaison between the State Incentives Office and lower echelons (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) providing timely notifications to Soldiers regarding contract discrepancies. The incumbent coordinates Exception to Policy (ETP) submissions by ensuring proper documentation and develops tracking mechanisms. Incumbent reviews National Guard Bureau (NGB) supplied, system generated, and/or manually created reports or documents concerning all phases of incentive processing (issuance, establishment, monitoring, payment, and termination) for accuracy and submission to the State Incentives Manager. (30%) 3. Provides support in the training and oversight of lower echelon system operators (Brigade, Battalion, etc.) to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures. Analyzes and reports on trends observed during training sessions and ongoing activities, making informed recommendations to the State Incentives Manager based on these findings. Organizes and conducts detailed briefings for the Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) and the Soldier Readiness Program (SRP), as well as any additional training sessions as directed by state leadership. Ensures that all training materials are relevant, up-to-date, and effectively communicated to participants. (30%) Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through military or civilian technical training schools, within the human resources business programs, are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, ability to utilize HR IT Systems such as but not limited to: Guard Incentive Management Systems (GIMS), IPPS-A and IPERMS, ability to analyze HR policies and guidelines, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, You must provide 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.

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