MOS 420A—Human Resources Technician

Human Resources Technician (MOS 420a) Duties:

Manages functions which support the Army's Human Resource (HR) / Personnel Management systems. Performs duties as Chief of a Section in Technical Field Operations Section or in a HR Platoon of a HR Company. Serves as the HR Technician of a BCT (UA) or at any BDE/Group level in the Army structure. Monitors input to the eMILPO, SIDPERS (NG) DIMHRS, OMF, EMF, and other automated/manual data systems used in human resources/personnel management by use of established forms and coding procedures. Makes decisions based on a variety of information sources, personnel, and command requirements. Initiates and prepares correspondence or messages to other organizations, both military and civilian, and individuals in response to requests for information, policy or guidance. Oversees office automation (e.g. word, excel, PowerPoint) processing activities supporting the personnel activity. Oversees and monitors strength management, postal operations, replacements operations, PASR, casualty operations, data accuracy, and levy and award actions for the Combatant Commanders. Interprets regulations, MILPER messages and ALARACT messages for individuals, subordinates, and commanders. Counsels individuals on personal and family member affairs, financial matters, and career considerations. Supervises large numbers of military and civilian personnel engaged in specialized personnel and administrative related duties. Manages the integration of automated personnel systems into the information management work center. Oversees issuance of all types of orders and processing. Oversees the overall dispensing of customer services to include management of the personnel services center appointment systems, management of the soldier suspense program, and management of the identification card system to include update of the DEERS/RAPIDS data base.

Minimum prerequisites for the Human Resources Technician (420A)

For Active Duty Army:

  • Be a SSG (E-6) or above.
  • Have a minimum of 8 years, but less than 12 years AFS on the date DA Form 61 signed.
  • Have a PMOS of 42A or 42F.
  • Be a 42A MOS ALC / BNCOC graduate.
  • Battalion or Brigade S1 experience.
  • Note: If a graduate of BNCOC before 1 Oct 04, and PMOS 42L, must complete the 42A certification course. If a graduate of BNCOC after 1 Oct 04, 42A certification is not required.
  • 30 semester hours of college with a minimum of six (6) semester hours of college level English included from an accredited academic institution. Speech and public speaking courses are not considered as meeting this requirement even if administered by the English department of an institution. Successful completion of the CLEP general examination in English or an undergraduate degree is the only acceptable alternatives.
  • Have a minimum of four years operational experience in 42A/F/L series MOS. Practical experience may be documented through NCO evaluation reports and award citations.
  • Have 36 months leadership experience supervising Soldiers documented on NCOER.
  • Have on file a minimum of five (5) NCOER's that reflect outstanding duty performance ratings in human resource operations and/or personnel management. Outstanding duty performance ratings in HR operations. Outstanding duty performance is considered as exceeding the standard (Excellence) and is rated by the rater (Part V.a) as ‘Among the Best’ with exceptionally strong remarks by the Senior Rater - not merely fully capable performance.

Preferred prerequisites in addition to the above minimums:

  • Have 6 hours of documented computer training as evidenced on official transcripts or training certificate.
  • NOTE: A letter from a senior Human Resource Technician is not required. If a letter from a HR Warrant Officer (CW3-CW5) is included, it will add weight to the overall strength of the packet. A letter from a Field Grade Human Resource officer is also acceptable.

 

Minimum prerequisites for the Human Resources Technician (420A)

For National Guard and Army Reserves:

  • Grade: SGT or above – E-5 applicant’s packets must meet the prerequisites shown below. ALC/BNCOC, evaluation and experience requirements will not automatically be waived due to an E-5’s recent DOR.
  • MOS: Applicants must have a Primary MOS (PMOS) of 42A/F/L.
  • All applicants for NG Recruiter (79T/V) positions must have secondary or additional MOS and NCOER experience in the 42 series MOS.
  • Note: Applicants must have one of the above feeder MOSs. Applicants that can show Army HR experience without award of the required feeder MOS must submit strong unit justification as to why applicant has not or cannot be awarded feeder MOS.
  • Full-time Unit Technicians (GS/AGR) – Consideration will be given to applicants with at least 5 years of outstanding documented and evaluated Human Resource (HR) experience. Copies of evaluations documenting HR experience must be submitted.
  • Military Education: Applicants, as a minimum, must be a BNCOC Graduate
  • Civilian Education: A minimum of 30 semester hours from an accredited academic institution which includes at least six (6) semester hours of college level English (ENG) is required.
  • Experience: Possess a minimum of four (4) years operational experience, of which 18 months specifies leadership experience supervising Soldiers, in Human Resource operations that is documented on NCOERs.
  • Evaluations: Submit no less than five (5) NCOERs that reflect outstanding duty performance ratings in HR operations. Outstanding duty performance is considered as exceeding the standard (Excellence) and is rated by the rater (Part V.a) as ‘Among the Best’ with exceptionally strong remarks by the Senior Rater - not merely fully capable performance.
  • Substitution of Experience: Practical experience acquired from military/civilian positions may be substituted provided the experience is documented by employee evaluations and determined to be equivalent to military experience. A portion of practical experience requirement may be waived for applicants who have a degree in Human Resource Management or Business Administration from an accredited academic institution. Credit can be granted as follows: A Bachelor degree may offset up to 1 years of practical experience A Master degree may offset up to 2 years of practical experience Applicant’s grade point average (GPA) must be at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scal e to qualify for experience substitution and must be indicated on school transcript.
  • APFT: A request for APFT (three-event) waiver must be submitted when applicant performs less than all three (3) PT events. Copy of a current DA Form 5500 must also be submitted when applicants does not meet weight requirements.
  • NOTE: In addition to above prerequisites, the following experience will add overall strength to applicant's packet:
    Letter(s) of recommendation from a Senior Human Resource Technician, or AG Field Grade officer.
Preferred prerequisites in addition to the above minimums:

  • Have 6 hours of documented computer training as evidenced on official transcripts or training certificate.
  • NOTE: A letter from a senior Human Resource Technician is not required. If a letter from a HR Warrant Officer (CW3-CW5) is included, it will add weight to the overall strength of the packet. A letter from a Field Grade Human Resource officer is also acceptable.

Article Last Modified: February 16, 2011

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