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HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
KY HRO

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS), Position Description Number PDT5932000 and PDT5931000 and is part of the KY HRO, National Guard.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$61,722 - $97,087 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9 - 11
Promotion potential
11
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
KY-13045581-AR-26-184
Control number
881771100

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to: AREA 1 - All current federal employees within Kentucky Army National Guard (T5, with permanent, conditional or indefinite tenure)

Duties

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As a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE RELATIONS), GS-0201-9/11, you will provide assistance, interpretation, information, and guidance on employee relations problems and issues which affect organizational goal performance, individual performance, performance appraisal systems, and employee relations training programs. Serve as a technical advisor for disciplinary and adverse action procedures. Provide advice and assistance to supervisors in establishing and maintaining employer/employee relationships. Explore probable causes, contributing factors, and possible courses of action to resolve problems and better relationships. Train supervisors and management officials on employee relation problems, performance and conduct issues, merit systems principles, and investigative techniques. Analyze employee relations program laws and regulations in the areas of grievance or appeal procedures, voluntary actions, and performance management. Serve as technical expert to employees, supervisors, and HR personnel regarding employee grievances. Investigate allegations of misconduct, harassment, etc., by employees. Provide advice and assistance to supervisors, employees, and HR in a wide variety of employee relations matters such as performance issues, conduct actions (disciplinary and adverse actions), grievances, appeals, reasonable accommodation requests, etc. Execute the State's training and development program providing the full range of human resource development (HRD) options for the workforce. Provide HRD management advisory services. Provide guidance to managers and supervisors on employee development and training objectives. Develop 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. Develop and maintain local policies for payment and reimbursement of fees, travel, and training. Review, process approval, coordinate registration, fund and process payment of fees, coordinate travel reimbursement funding and approval for NG Employee training requests. Collaborate on all in-house HRO courses which may include coordinating speakers, instructors, facilities, advertising, documenting attendance and analyzing evaluations. Serve as a State Quota Source Manager for NG Employees requesting to attend Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) courses. Guide managers and supervisors on Individual Development Plans (IDP). Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT5932000 and PDT5931000 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be subject to furlough actions.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
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.

This position is developmental: Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade upon completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP), meeting time in grade requirements, and recommendation for promotion by supervisor.

Qualifications

FOR THE GS-09:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge with human resources programs related to federal civilian or military personnel programs. Knowledge of the National Guard organization and manpower. Experience researching, interpreting, and applying law, policies, directives, regulations, and publications related to Human Resources programs. Basic understanding of National Guard training and travel program requirements.

FOR THE GS-11:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and advanced knowledge with human resources programs related to federal civilian or military personnel programs. Experience executing actions in personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems such as DCPDS. Knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies such as Performance Improvement. Experience with performance management and productivity programs; or advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques. Experience developing and implementing Human Resources policies and procedures. Experience advising supervisors and managers of training program requirements. Experience reviewing human resources development programs, applying education and training policy requirements, and/or discussing retraining procedures.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 (http://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 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 qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Army National Guard Units

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Agency contact information

Whitney Click
Phone
502-607-1338
Email
whitney.l.click.mil@army.mil
Address
KY HRO
100 MINUTEMAN PARKWAY
FRANKFORT, KY 40601
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