This position is part of the Human Resources Office, Camp Mabry, Austin, TX. The purpose of the position is to provide HR Development services, including planning and evaluating programs designed to develop employees and manage learning, to Army and Air National Guard employees within Texas. Ensures program is in compliance with NGB, DoD, OPM guidelines, policies, regulations and statutory requirements. Accomplishes work through the use of a variety of automated systems and programs.
Summary
This position is part of the Human Resources Office, Camp Mabry, Austin, TX. The purpose of the position is to provide HR Development services, including planning and evaluating programs designed to develop employees and manage learning, to Army and Air National Guard employees within Texas. Ensures program is in compliance with NGB, DoD, OPM guidelines, policies, regulations and statutory requirements. Accomplishes work through the use of a variety of automated systems and programs.
As a HR SPECIALIST (HR DEVELOPMENT) (Title 5) with the Texas Army and Air National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
Provides advice and assistance to technicians, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of needed training.
Conducts surveys of training needs, analyzes the information obtained, and submits recommendations.
Ensures technicians and supervisors complete training evaluations.
Provides advice on technician training issues related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state National Guard mission.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The full Position Description (PD) can be found at the following link:
GS-0201-9, NGT5038000
Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.
Areas of Consideration: Open to Public (Nationwide) - US Citizens, Nationals, or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.
Remarks:
Must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within 1 year of appointment.
Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
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.
The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Experience, education, training, learned skills, obtained knowledge, or endorsed abilities which provided skills collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
Specialized Experience:
To qualify at the GS-09 grade level your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment reflecting at least 12 months experience, education, or training equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Service or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service, or equivalent private sector which includes experience which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Experience in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques. Experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. Experience in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to this specific position and its position description which includes: Experience applying basic principles, practices, laws and regulations of human resource development sufficient to provide advice to management on the implementation of standardized practices and principles for incorporating career development strategies in to the workplace and to conduct training needs survey and analyze the information and data obtained in order to anticipate human resource development and training needs for specific categories of position that involve fairly well defined and readily understood duties (e.g. administration support and assistance). Experience interacting with all levels of management and labor unions as a strategic business partner in the delivery of human resource development services requiring a broad approach and careful analysis. Experience with other human resources specializations for the purposes of interacting and resolving issues as well as for evaluation of courses in above areas. Experience with multiple automated systems and how they are structured and modified in order to set up validation strategies for reports generated from systems or to troubleshoot when systems do not work.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Education achievements are allowed as substitutions for the Specialized Experiences portion only. Basic Qualifications must still be met. Master's Degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a major directly related to the position of a Human Resources Specialist meets the requirements for GS-09. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. If you are using education to meet minimum qualifications for this position, you MUST provide a copy of your transcripts with your application. Only education/experience gained by closing date of this position will be considered.
Education
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.
Additional information
Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
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.
Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility before the close date of the job announcement. Click the following link to determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, and Oral Communication NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
Hours worked per week
To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
Duties performed
2. Latest SF-50 (if applicable).
3. Other supporting documents: Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s): Cover Letter, Transcripts, Professional Certifications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. Veterans Documentation: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:
A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;
A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed;
A Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit an SF 15.
You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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/11605473
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
Hours worked per week
To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
Duties performed
2. Latest SF-50 (if applicable).
3. Other supporting documents: Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s): Cover Letter, Transcripts, Professional Certifications. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must provide acceptable documentation of your preference. Veterans Documentation: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:
A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;
A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed;
A Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit an SF 15.
You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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/11605473
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
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.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
