This position is part of the J1 located on Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. The purpose of this position is to oversee and ensure the accomplishment of work performed in the areas of personnel management, administration, and public relations. Supervisory duties are performed less than 25 percent of the work year.
Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
Summary
This position is part of the J1 located on Camp Mabry in Austin, TX. The purpose of this position is to oversee and ensure the accomplishment of work performed in the areas of personnel management, administration, and public relations. Supervisory duties are performed less than 25 percent of the work year.
Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
CAT 1 - Open to public (Nationwide) - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States. Texas National Guard Membership is Required
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY Title 32) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
Develops, implements and evaluates the personnel and administrative policies for the Brigade/Group/Troop Command. Serves as the primary advisor for the command in the areas of personnel, legal, and medical operations. Provides oversight for and consolidates unit level feeder reports. Analyzes and/or prepares the personnel reporting areas of the Brigade/Group/Troop Command level organizational readiness report. Reviews legal documentation and provides recommendations for appropriate actions and/or forwarding to higher headquarters. Develops command level guidance and oversees the implementation of the enlisted promotion management system. Ensures timely completion of military personnel evaluation reports. Provides assistance and guidance in the preparation of officer promotion packets for required board actions. Responsible for planning and coordinating health service support for the command. Executes command level inspections in the area of personnel and administration. Plans for the establishment and operation of the Administrative and Logistics Operations Center. Develops and implements tactical standing operating procedures for personnel and medical operations.
Makes day-to-day decisions for the commander in the area of personnel assignments. Investigates and recommends, as directed, appropriate action on incidents, accidents, and complaints involving subordinate units' personnel. Ensures the completion of line of duty (LOD) investigations and responds to congressional inquiries and IG complaints. Maintains oversight for financial, legal, and medical concerns of assigned personnel.
Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations relative to proposed Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) and/or force structure changes to determine the impact on personnel authorizations. Resolves issues concerning organizational personnel structure and full time manning resulting from implementation of new MTOEs.
Keeps abreast and ensures the implementation of new policy statements, regulations, and directives issued by higher headquarters concerning administrative and personnel activities. Provides guidance and assistance to ensure command programs have been implemented and evaluates their effectiveness in subordinate elements.
Coordinates and assists in developing plans for recruiting and retention within the command. Analyzes the personnel portion of the organizational readiness report to determine critical needs and priorities for the strength management program. Provides guidance to staff officers, commanders and full time employees in policy and procedure changes concerning areas of strength management. Manages and reports information in regards to personnel accessions, retention, participation, and attrition. Develops and institutes the officer accession plan to include state and federal officer and warrant officer commissioning programs, direct commission, interstate transfers, and other component transfers. May serve as a liaison with the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC), for officer accessions.
Represents the National Guard and the Commander in the community. Provides support for community activities such as parades, celebrations, military funerals, etc. Coordinates with civic officials, club officers and school officials for such things as recruiting activities, communities support projects, natural disaster or civil disturbance planning, use of facilities for training and for such things as recruiting and security of those facilities. Submits articles, stories, announcements, or advertisements to local news media designed to make the public aware of the National Guard and their role in the community and in national defense.
Plans, organizes and assigns work to employees engaged in personnel and administrative work assigned at the command level. Provides technical assistance and guidance to organizational personnel. Revises assignments and/or details employees to other duties as necessary to meet changing work situations, deadlines, or priorities. Prepares requests for filling vacancies to meet workload requirements. Participates in the selection of subordinates from lists of eligibles. Establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance. Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, etc. Recommends recognition for outstanding performance. Approves and disapproves leave. Receives and resolves or participates in the resolution of grievances or forwards to higher-level management for resolution. Acts to resolve disciplinary problems or forwards to higher level management for resolution. Formulates plans for equal treatment of all employees.
Appointment Factor(s): This is an Excepted Service position that requires active membership in a compatible military assignment in the Texas National Guard and wear of the military uniform.
Areas of Consideration: Nationwide. This includes:
All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard, and
All current members of the Texas National Guard and individuals eligible for membership in the Texas National Guard.
Incentives: Acceptance of a military Federal technician position may result in termination and / or repayment of military incentives. Please check your contract and contact your servicing Education Services (Incentives) office or the Recruiting/Retention office.
Remarks:
The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Veterans' preference is not applicable to this position.
Indefinite position which may convert to Permanent at a later date without further competition.
Texas National Guard Membership is required.
Direct deposit is mandatory.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Military Requirements
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Need not have MOS to apply. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military duty position in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the MOS within one year of appointment.
Compatible Military Assignments: 42A
Rank Spread:
Enlisted: E-5(SGT) not to exceed E-8(MSG)
Officer: O-1(2LT) not to exceed O-3(CPT)
Qualifications
To be considered for qualification, your resume must include relevant experience with beginning and ending dates of employment/experience reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience Required
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, experience in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description with knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement. Have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing. 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 advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options. Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs. Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. 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. Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures. Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques. AND Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
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Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or, LL.M., if related.
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Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level.
If using education to meet minimum qualifications, you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts.
Education
If using education to meet minimum qualifications, you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts.
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or, LL.M., if related.
Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at the GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. For additional information: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)
Additional information
Additional Remarks:
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
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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. 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.
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/12569464
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.
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/12569464
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.
