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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (CLASSIFICATION) (T5), Position Description Number T5026000 and is part of the MS JFH MS HR, National Guard. This position is located in a State Human Resources Office servicing both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) full-time personnel.
09/13/2019 to 09/27/2019
$62,236 - $80,912 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
None
No
Yes
MS-10602491-AR-19-272
545635300
As a HR Specialist (Classification), GS-0201-11, you will serve as a Human Resources advisor and technical specialist for position classification, position management, and compensation related areas (i.e. Environmental Differential Pay (EDP/Hazardous Duty Pay (HDP)/ Supervisory Pay Differentials/Wage Surveys/Grade and Pay Retention, etc.). This position also provides manpower advisory services for all levels of command, determines position requirements for structures for State Army National Guard organizations.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Plans, develops, directs and operates the Position Management and Classification program within the State Human Resource Office. Serves as the functional expert for the Position Management and Classification Program. Develops local classification guidance to facilitate understanding of classification principles and processes. Reviews job descriptions, evaluation statements, documentation of position management studies, competitive levels, Table of Distribution and allowance (TDAs) and Modification Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOEs) to ensure application of sound classification and position management principles. Reviews or initiates review of classification data to identify discrepancies and takes or ensures corrective action is taken. Serves as specialist/troubleshooter with independent responsibility for resolving very difficult problems in the Position Management and Classification function. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of position management and classification to train and assist directors and managers in accomplishing their position management responsibilities.
2. Exercises delegated classification authority to develop and evaluate/certify position responsibilities for all positions within both the Army and Air National Guard, to include state employees, and/or contracted service employees. Applies classification standards and supplemental guidance to determine title, series and grade. Applies a thorough and comprehensive understanding of classification principles and concepts to interpret and adapt classification guides to secure sound decisions on positions for which the guides are only partially applicable and few precedents exist. Conducts on site or telephonic audits, prepares written evaluation statements as required by National Guard Bureau policy, and processes individual actions. Interprets and explains classification criteria, and prepares and/or presents advisory opinions on the classification of positions. Provides advice and assistance with classification appeal procedures, and ensures that appeal packages comply with DoD/OPM requirements.
3. The incumbent independently resolves difficult issues and problems requiring consideration of the total human resource management program. Serves as a technical expert on classification matters to advise the HRO and/or Adjutant General on program requirements and practices. Supported organizations typically include extremely complex position and organizational structures with closely aligned responsibilities to those on respective MTOE/TDA and UMD structures. Potentially, more than 50% of these positions involve joint operations, military support to civilian authorities, military readiness and training. Serves as the state's principal advisor and consultant to key management on the full range of position classification for a variety of professional, administrative, technical, and trades and labor occupations, including positions for which no classification or job grading standards exists. Ensures timely implementation of classification releases/manpower changes, and initiates action to resolve any controversial problems or conflicts. Works with managers and supervisors to determine the need for and classifies exception descriptions based upon knowledge of the position and the organization's mission and structure.
4. Assists managers with planning and implementing reorganizations that frequently are the result of major mission changes or sweeping realignment of positions and personnel. Advises on organization structures, classification changes, position/employee impact and related actions to ensure regulatory compliance prior to implementing new structures. . Applies comprehensive knowledge of classification and position management concepts, thorough understanding of assigned organizations, sound working knowledge of other personnel fields, and broad human resource management knowledge to identify and analyze problems, investigate and determine possible solutions, effect coordination with personnel in other organizations, and prepare and/or present recommendations from a comprehensive human resource management standpoint.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Details of the additional duties and responsibilities are contained in the applicable position description located online, on the FASCLASS website. https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
2. The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
3. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
4. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
5. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
6. MULTIPLE vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
7. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.
8. Financial Suitability - It is the policy of the government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
9. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
Work Environment:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate controlled office. Travel is required for the purpose of meeting with management, conducting desk audits, organizational reviews, attending national workshops, symposiums, etc.
A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): HR Information Systems, HR Systems Planning, Human Resource and Career Development, Personnel and Human Resources, and Position Classification
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present) FOR EACH JOB. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. Veterans' Preference (if applicable): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. Disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" AND required proof as stated on the form. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" AND required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. An SF-50 is not sufficient to adjudicate preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10602491
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
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