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HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL REL/PERF MGMT)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL REL/PERF MGMT), Position Description Number T5930000 and is part of the ME HRO, National Guard.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 06/26/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 26, 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
$89,508 - $116,362 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Promotion potential
12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
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
Not Required
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
ME-12981691-AR-T5-26-089
Control number
873328300

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Area I: All Current On-Board Permanent and Term Title 32 and Title 5 Employees currently assigned to the Human Resources Office.

Duties

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This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO). This position performs work in two to four of the following HR specializations (Employee Benefits, HR Development, HR Information Systems, Military (AGR), Performance Management and Employee/Labor Relations, Position Classification, Recruitment/Placement and Compensation) servicing both Army (ARNG)and Air National Guard (ANG) full-time employees within the State. The incumbent must serve as the State Level Expert/point of contact in one of the following HR specialties for a minimum of 25% of the time: Employee Benefits, HR Information Systems, Performance Management and Employee/Labor Relations, Position Classification, and Recruitment/Placement and Compensation. The incumbent ensures as the State-Level Expert/point of contact ensures all program activities, policies, instructions, and goals are in compliance with legislation, publications, regulations, and guidance from Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army (DA) and Air Force (DAF), and other governing agencies. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. May approve emergency leave for assigned employees in extenuating circumstances. Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, and recognition of outstanding performance. Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Request for Personnel Actions (SF-52), Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for areas within their HR Office delegation memorandum. Ensures completion of supporting forms, records, and documents. Verifies personnel actions are processed. Conducts internal audit of personnel actions processed to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Responsible for the quality assurance, maintenance, and security of the Electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPFs) ensuring content meets regulatory requirements and is in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Record keeping and is safeguarded under the Privacy Act of 1974. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of a wide range of human resource management concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies and precedents sufficient to provide comprehensive human resources management advisory/consultant services on substantive organizational functions and work practices in the functional area of position management and classification, sufficient to advise management on a wide variety of technical issues; solve a wide range of complex, interrelated HR problems and issues to include: analyzing and evaluating an organization's current staffing situation to include researching and developing solutions and strategies to recruitment and retention problems incorporating a variety of flexibilities; providing comprehensive HR services to management and employees throughout a complex multi-mission organization; working on special projects such as serving on a strategic planning team; providing management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support appropriate grade levels, and facilitate career development; providing management advisory services in counseling, recognizing top performers, and taking appropriate actions on performance issues; advising management on developing and maintaining the proper balance between organizational strategic plans and goals and human resource development programs.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,
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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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):

Advanced knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities and serve as a technical resource to management and HR specialists on difficult or controversial issues.

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 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.

Skill in writing clear, concise, explanations of policy, regulations, decision documents and etc. for various audiences.

Working 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.

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

Kacy Hikel
Phone
207-430-6028
Email
kacy.hikel@us.af.mil
Address
ME HRO
194 Winthrop Street
Augusta, ME 04330
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