Clarification from the agency

AREA 5- All personnel eligible for Title 5 Excepted Service Employment for the Delaware National Guard

1. Provides continuing position classification services to support organizations which are composed of positions performing work of a mental and judgmental nature such as that typical of professional, scientific, administrative and technical fields. Organizational settings are complex and unstable because of rapid changes in technology and/or continually changing concepts of the basic missions of supported organizations. 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 reviews, prepares written evaluation statements as required by National Guard Bureau policy, and processes individual actions. Provides technical advice to assist managers and supervisors. 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 assures that appeal packages comply with NGB/DOD/OPM requirements.

2. Provides technical advice to facilitate full and responsible management advisory services to assigned organizations such as planning and performing studies to identify long and short-range personnel needs, advising on organization structures to meet management needs, and solving problems dealing with morale, turnover, job dilution or expansion. Assists with planning and implementing reorganizations that frequently involve major mission changes or sweeping realignment of positions and personnel. Advises on organization structures, classification changes position/employee impact and related actions to assure regulatory compliance prior to implementing new structures. Anticipates problems that evolve from the complex and dynamic nature of organizations served and provides innovative solutions that accommodate managers' needs without compromising fundamental personnel management principles. Applies comprehensive knowledge of classification and position management concepts, thorough understanding of assigned organizations, sound working knowledge of other personnel fields, and broad human resources management knowledge to identify and analyze problems, investigate and determine possible solutions, and prepare and/or present recommendations from a comprehensive management standpoint.

3. Conducts position management and classification studies and surveys following established procedures to schedule, report and present results and recommendations. Researches organization and position structure, conducts on-site or telephonic reviews, and completes studies for reorganizations, application of new classification standards, consistency reviews, and other surveys for program review. Provides advice concerning principles and procedures of position management and classification to staff and to employees, supervisors and managers during the survey/study process.

4. Leads or participates in a variety of classification programs including, Environmental Differential Pay (EDP), Hazardous Duty Pay (HDP), Wage Survey, draft classification standards, competitive level descriptions, and various initiatives. Provides advice and assistance on automated personnel programs and classification system and organization/position requirements of the Defense Civilian Personnel Data Systems (DCPDS). Inputs and retrieves data from DCPDS, assures accuracy of organization and position data, and initiates corrective action when necessary. Coordinates program requirements with management and other personnel as necessary.

5. As a HR Specialist working in a HRO, exercises an expert level of knowledge and skill in applying the full range of HR methods, principles, practices and evaluative methodologies sufficient to advise on and/or resolve the full range of operational problems which range from recurring through complex and unprecedented. Utilizes a wide range of HR practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide expert HR management advisory and technical services on complex and wide-impacting customer functions and work practices. Uses detailed analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend in-depth alternatives with impact analyses to management to find appropriate HR solutions; uses non-standard operating practices or highly modified HR work procedures for delivering effective HR services to Army and Air National Guard customers; and provides written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of HRO findings and recommendations.

Contact HRO for a full copy of the GS-11 or 12 Position Descriptions.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within one year of hire. Failure to be able to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the closing of the announcement.

Qualifications

If this position has promotion potential and you are selected at the lower developmental level/grade of GS-11, you may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance level/grade of GS-12 after completing the required Individual Development Plan (IDP). Promotions are not automatic, and may only occur after completion of the IDP.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description. Must have knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and Performance Improvement. Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and civilian promotions. Experienced in processing assignments or reassignment actions. Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the HR SPEC Classification and its position description. Must have knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and Performance Improvement. Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and civilian promotions. Experienced in processing assignments, reassignments or manpower personnel actions. Competent in position classification requirements, regulatory guidance, merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Qualification factors include education and competencies in the human resources program. Candidate's competencies are evaluated on the basis of duties performed. The applicant's resume package may include military and/ or civilian human resources experiences and experiences in writing military and/ or civilian performance reports; awarded training certificates; and official college transcripts. The resume must clearly demonstrate the individual's possession of the competencies needed to fully perform the Series GS-0201 work, as defined in the applicable position description's specified grade, duties, and responsibilites.

How you will be evaluated

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. This vacancy announcement will be qualified using Category Rating procedures as defined the Delaware National Guards Merit Placement Plan.

Assessment: Prior to initiating hiring and promoting competitive procedures through USAJOBS for NG T32 Technicians and positions; NG T5 Excepted Service Employees and positions, the JFHQ-State HR specialist must complete a formal job analysis and crediting plan to ensure the position's competencies are correctly assessed.

Numeric Value Groups: The position's multiple numeric groups, defined as at least two groups (see below), are established to assess each candidate against job-related criteria defined by the job analysis and crediting plan. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements, established for the position, are placed in a numeric group. The position's job analysis and credit plan's ranking factors are knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that are expected to significantly enhance performance in a position; however, are not essential for satisfactory performance. Applicants who possess such competencies are ranked above those who do not; but no one is rated ineligible solely for failure to possess all defined competencies.

Highly-Qualified: The numeric value rating normally ranges from 90-100 points. This higher numeric value group is applied for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate numeric ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis and crediting plan. To be Highly Qualified, the candidates are considered, by the human resources specialist (staffing), as highly proficient and fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements; and, can successfully perform in the position almost immediately, or with a minimum amount of training and/ or orientation.

Well-Qualified: The numeric value group normally ranges from 80-89 points. This next lower numeric value group is used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require some training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Qualified: The numeric value group normally ranges from 70-79 points. This lowest group is used for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Candidates will require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the position's duties.