About the opportunity
This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position located at AL DCSPER JFHQ in Montgomery, Alabama. The Human Resources Specialist (Military) serves as a final reviewer and processor for various personnel actions, including accessions, separations, promotions, and awards. The role involves managing complex cases, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining personnel systems such as iPERMS, RCAS, and eMILPO. The specialist provides advice on military organizational structures, prepares correspondence, and may serve as a primary point of contact for Military Funeral Honors and Casualty Assistance programs. The position requires comprehensive knowledge of military laws, regulations, and personnel management systems to support unit readiness and service member career actions.
Salary and benefits
- Salary range: $50,460 – $65,599 per year
- Potential recruitment or relocation incentive of up to 25% (subject to approval)
- Access to federal employee benefits as applicable to the position
Who can apply?
- Must be a member of the Alabama Army National Guard or eligible for immediate membership
- Minimum military rank: PFC; Maximum military rank: SSG
- Must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade
- Must demonstrate competencies in human resources programs, DoD/U.S. Army/U.S. Air Force personnel processes, or similar experience
- Male applicants born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service
Required documents
- Resume showing work schedule, hours per week, and dates of employment (Month and Year)
- Optional: SF-50s, transcripts, and DD 214s
When to apply
- Application deadline: 2026-10-10 at 11:59 PM EST
How to apply
- Create or log into a USAJOBS account
- Complete the online application and Occupational Questionnaire via the provided link
- Submit all required documentation through the USAJOBS portal
- Verify application status through the USAJOBS account dashboard
Additional information
- This is an excepted service position
- Applicants must substantiate specialized experience in their own words; copying the vacancy announcement may result in disqualification
- Position Description Number: D2014000
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Current members of the Alabama Army National Guard or those eligible for immediate membership.
- HR professionals with experience in military personnel systems like iPERMS, RCAS, or eMILPO.
- Individuals with a background in military organizational structures and personnel actions.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an excepted service position with specific military rank requirements (PFC to SSG).
- Applicants must substantiate their experience in their own words, as copying the announcement can lead to disqualification.
- The position is on-site in Montgomery, Alabama.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is a perfect fit for a National Guard member looking to transition into a full-time administrative support role. It allows the incumbent to leverage their military knowledge to support unit readiness and service member career progression.
Our take
Qualified National Guard members with HR experience should apply. It is not suitable for civilians or those who do not meet the specific military rank and membership requirements.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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