hr spec

A GS-0201-9, HR SPEC:

Responsible for oversight administration and implementation of policies pertaining to state medical affairs, and exercise of programs in one or more of the following areas: Line of Duty (LOD) Investigation Program, Incapacitation Pay Program, Medical Disqualification Program, Follow up Health Care Program, Medical Claims Processing Program, Medical Travel and Orders Program.

Cases have major effects on career or service as they may result in unfavorable career separation or loss of status.

Ensures that regulatory requirements related to the specific action or interviews personnel to obtain needed data.

Coordinates with the Human Resources Command (HRC), National Guard Bureau (NGB), the Department of Health Agency (DHA), Tri-Care, Regional Medical Command, the Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), Regional Army Commands, State and regional counterparts, and members at all unit levels.

Serves as the advisor to the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist on issues of health care, sources of healthcare, and medical aspects of Soldier readiness.

Collects, analyzes and provides statistical reports to the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist within the state regarding the health services programs.

As required, organizes, coordinates, and provides briefings and training for workshops, seminars, and conferences. Attends events on behalf of the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist as needed.
Manages the funds associated with the appropriate programs and provides accounting for expenditures as required. Provides updates of fund execution, projections, and unfunded requests. Synchronizes with overall fund manager and provides feedback to program manager.

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.

Responds to inquires and various correspondence within respective areas and ensure maintenance of an action file for all responses.

Oversees, observes, and advises the release of sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA and Privacy Act standards concerning individual military members and mission requirements.

Coordinates, assembles, monitors and ensures the proper conduct of medical boards, and participates as required. Provides tracking, over-sight, assistance and follow-up to issues identified through all medical aspects of Soldier readiness. Assists with or conducts onsite training as requested or required by supported units and activities.
Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures to applicable programs.

Provides guidance to all users through the development of policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and electronic tracking systems; as well as dissemination of information related to the appropriate program.

Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of related actions.
Responsible for the overall training and professional development of full-time AGR, technicians and contractors.
Other duties as assigned.

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