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HR SPEC (CLASSIFICATION)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
HRO

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (CLASSIFICATION), Position Description Number D1026P01/ T5026P01 and is part of the OH HRO HQ, National Guard.

The purpose of this position is to perform position classification and provide position management advisory services to both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the State.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted this week · Apply by 06/20/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 20, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$77,926 - $101,309 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
OH-12975664-AR-26-187-T5
Control number
872577900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current on-board Title 5 Federal Employees or Title 32 Technicians within the Ohio Human Resources Office (SF-50 required).

Duties

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As a HR SPEC (CLASSIFICATION), GS-0201-11, you will perform the following duties:

1. Manages full-time manpower requirements for the State. Reviews determinations of ANG/ARNG manpower requirements/authorizations derived from the Unit Manpower Document (UMD) and Voucher. Ensures requirements/authorizations are properly distributed according to workload factors contained in various Manpower Staffing Standards, equipment density allocations; Modified Table of Organizational Equipment (MTOE) and Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) or other methodologies used in justification of manpower requirements. Assists with or implements classification releases and related manpower changes. Coordinates corrections to requirements and subsequent authorizations based on projected force structures and new or unique requirement situations. Reviews proposed organizational structures based on management needs, local realignments, force structure changes, appropriate position classifications and agreement with the basis for the manpower requirements of the organization. Completes builds/corrections when necessary, ensuring the accuracy of the State's personnel organizational hierarchy within the automated personnel systems. Monitors fill rates of manpower requirements for agreement with National Guard Bureau and State Adjutant General's guidance and makes recommendations for potential organizational fills based on force structure changes, funds availability and mission requirements. Evaluates position management within the State and assists supervisors and management officials or managers on ways to improve structure, work distribution, and the use of employee skills. (25%)

2. Reviews requests for personnel and position actions to determine impact on position classification and position management matters. Develops Statements of Difference and amendments to standard position descriptions as required for purposes of restructuring grades for recruitment, upward mobility, etc. May participate as the classification functional specialist in the collective bargaining agreement process. Conducts position reviews of complex positions such as supervisory, lead, or mixed work positions on all positions. Interviews position incumbent, immediate and/or higher-level supervisor; reviews organizational information including organizational charts, mission statements, functional statements to determine organizational context of position; may review sample work products produced by the incumbent or go onsite to observe the incumbent at work. Writes detailed reports of findings and presents to manager/supervisor. Takes corrective actions based on results, when required. Performs quality reviews of information maintained in the automated personnel system, full-time manning documents, and final products to ensure correctness of data. Research discrepancies/rejects and works with the appropriate specialist to resolve problems. Use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required.(25%)

3. Advises managers and supervisors on classification, position management, and organization design. Provides classification advisory services; conducts position reviews; analyzes and classifies positions descriptions including writing evaluation statements. Reviews and revises, when needed, coding for such data points such as cyber security, functional classification, full performance level, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) designation. Makes related position classification determinations such as exemptions from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), requirements for filing of financial disclosure documents, competitive level, bargaining unit status, and supervisory status and captures that information for record keeping purposes on the official position description (PD). (20%)

4. Explains the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards, classification decisions, impact of designated duties on classification, and complaint and appeal procedures to employees, supervisors, and management officials or managers. Advises supervisors and management officials on implementing position management and writing position descriptions. Provides or assists in the presentation of training in these areas. (15%)

5. Performs other duties as assigned


*The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D1026P01/ T5026P01). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • 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 occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
  • May 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

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Applicants who have the 1 year of appropriate specialized experience, as indicated in the table, are not required by this standard to have general experience, education above the high school level, or any additional specialized experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

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

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Additional information

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).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Agency contact information

Beverly Sherwin
Phone
(614) 336-7313
Email
beverly.c.sherwin.civ@army.mil
Address
OH HRO HQ
2825 W Dublin Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43235
US

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