Clarification from the agency

This position is a Title 5 Excepted position open to current on board Title 32 and Title 5 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is not required.

As a HR SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT) (Title 5), GS-0201-9/11, you will perform the following duties.
1. Executes the State's training and development program providing the full range of human resource development (HRD) options for the workforce. Provides HRD management advisory services to all levels of leadership within the organization, including designing, developing, and evaluating major portions of the organization's HRD program. Provides direct guidance to managers and supervisors on employee development. Has frequent contact with supervisors, managers, and employees regarding short- and long-range training objectives. May provide guidance for Continuation in Service Agreements, and available funding for training fees and travel. Identifies courses, by evaluating mission requirements and cost considerations as they pertain to training objectives. Develops and provides input on policy and procedures at the state level for identifying organizational and individual training needs, training opportunities, and sources. May be a Training Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder. Develops various initiatives through the draft/implementation of state policy, and compliance reviews. Administers new or modified policy, systems, methods, and guidance to determine the impact on training and/or travel of employees. May coordinate the establishment of local policies for payment and reimbursement of fees, travel, and training. Maintains individual critical system access through training for employee travel and purchase requisition. May be a travel authorization Reviewing Official (RO), or Approving Official (AO) and travel voucher RO in the Defense Travel System (DTS). (35%)2. Coordinates Joint (ARNG/ANG) civilian workforce training requests. Reviews, processes approval, coordinates registration, funds and processes payment of fees, coordinates travel reimbursement funding and approval for all Army NG Employee training requests. This includes providing guidance on employee training related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state National Guard mission. Advises and provides direction to senior staff and organizational managers concerning areas of improvement. Designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating the effectiveness of training.- Collaborates on all in-house HRO courses to include the Supervisor Course. Duties include coordinating speakers, instructors, facilities, advertising, documenting attendance and analyzing evaluations.- Serves as a State Quota Source Manager for NG Employees requesting to attend Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) courses. Analyzes, verifies, and validates student status codes, student change actions, seat assignments, program throughput, etc. to insure NG Employees are assigned to classes and data is accurate in ATRRS.- Provides direct guidance on mandatory training. Provides opportunities for other career and retirement training.- Provides career counseling to employees. Identifies realistic career objectives for obtaining required skills through training initiatives. Identifies training initiatives addressing new technologies, obsolete workforce skills, and the challenges of organizations in transition. Guides managers and supervisors from cradle to grave on Individual Development Plans (IDP)s for NG Employees hired below the PD Full Target Grade (developmental).- Reviews and advises on the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP). (35%)3. Evaluates the merits of employee morale problems, excessive employee turnover, and instances of low productivity relative to training opportunities. Continually evaluates in-house, governmental and off-the shelf courses to determine how employees can be developed more effectively. Evaluates and analyzes feedback from employees and supervisors to revise learning objectives, visual aids, and handouts as required. Analyzes vendor proposals to ensure quality course content and cost effectiveness. Ensures optimum use and control of National Guard federal financial resources. Ensures all expenditures follow fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, and local policies. May serve as a member of the Program Budget Advisory Committee/ANG Financial Working Group. Maintain documentation of training requests and ensure obligation of funds IAW training priorities and the annual funding plan. (20%)4. Manage and process training and educational data in an Automated Civilian/Military Personnel Systems, to include data input for training completion. Update professional licenses, education and other training requirements based on Position Descriptions for employees. Analyzes management information requirements and develops, revises, and adapts reporting systems to provide appropriate information to key personnel (NGB, OPM, etc)(10%).Performs other duties as assigned. T5029P01

Conditions of employment

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Perform irregular/overtime hours in support of operational requirements and contingencies
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May be require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• 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.

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: The ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Plan and organize work. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:GS02019/11- Applicant must have the following experience:
GS-09

• 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade
• Knowledge of, and skills in applying, fundamental HR methods, principles, and practices of the specialization; and stardardized analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques.
• Skilled on providing technical assistance and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of training.
• Experience with analyzing training evaluations and making recommendations on future schools and courses to meet training needs.

• 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade
• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities, provide HR management advisory services, and serve as a strategic and technical resource to management and HR Specialists on difficult or controversial issues.
• Skill in communicating effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences.
• Ability to communicate with managers and leadership regarding HR subject matter.
• Skill in making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listening effectively, and clarifying information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communications.
• Skill in writing clear, concise, explanations of policy, regulations, decision documents, etc. for various audiences including, at times, the general public.
• Skill in conducting research and determining appropriate application of laws, regulations, policy, or other directives and interpretative instructions for use in assigned HR action and in making decisions and recommendations.
• Skill in analyzing complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions.
• Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives.
• Knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment.
• Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.

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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSA's (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below:

• Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities, provide HR management advisory services, and serve as a strategic and technical resource to management and HR Specialists on difficult or controversial issues.
• Skill in communicating effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences.
• Ability to communicate with managers and leadership regarding HR subject matter.
• Skill in making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listening effectively, and clarifying information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communications.
• Skill in writing clear, concise, explanations of policy, regulations, decision documents, etc. for various audiences including, at times, the general public.
• Skill in conducting research and determining appropriate application of laws, regulations, policy, or other directives and interpretative instructions for use in assigned HR action and in making decisions and recommendations.
• Skill in analyzing complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions.
• Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives.
• Knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment.
• Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.