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HR SPEC (CLASS/HRD)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
Virgin Islands National Guard Human Resources Office

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (CLASS/HRD). This position is located in the Human Resources Office. The purpose of this position is to perform work of at least 25% in at least two but no more than four specialization areas for a total of 100%. Duties are performed to either Army or Air National Guard organizations and the full-time workforce within the Virgin Islands.

Overview

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Accepting applications
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
$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
VI-13084285-AR-27-002
Control number
888197000

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current members of the Virgin Islands National Guard.

Duties

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As a HR SPEC (CLASS/HRD), GS - 0201 - 9/11, you will:

  • HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT-Provides technical assistance and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of training.
  • Collaborates with the senior HRD in training and development activities, if applicable. Processes training request forms and training documentation. Updates completed training in Automated Civilian/Military Personnel Systems.
  • Provides guidance to supervisors on planning job-related career development activities. Familiar with self-development activities, eligibility requirements, and regulatory requirements.
  • Provides guidance to supervisors in the completion of Individual Development Plans and training documentation. Aids supervisors on employee training program requirements.
  • Provides information on available training, clarifies eligibility requirement, and application procedures.
  • Helps determine and prioritize training needs assessment. Collaborates with Senior HRD, if applicable, with publicizing local courses and resource training opportunities.
  • Conducts training surveys, analyzes the information obtained, and submits recommendations to the Senior HRD or supervisor.
  • Uses various automated data from reports to evaluate funds usage and employee progression. Ensures employees and supervisors complete training evaluations.
  • Analyzes training evaluations and makes recommendations on future schools and courses to meet training needs.
  • Input training completion in Automated Civilian/Military Personnel Systems.
  • Reviews travel documents, related to training, through automated systems. Procures and maintains accountability of training materials.
  • POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION MANAGEMENT- Reviews incoming requests for classification and personnel actions through the use of an automated personnel system.
  • Researches the requests to determine if requested positions are covered by any special provisions. Assists with or implements classification releases and related manpower changes.
  • Creation of new position descriptions (PDs) requires additional coordination with higher level such as the National Guard Bureau.
  • Provides guidance, advice, and review on compliance with policy and regulation and the process for new or unique requirement requests.
  • Makes recommendations regarding appropriateness of requests to the supervisor or higher-level Classification Specialist.
  • Performs position classification and position management duties of positions covered by the State.
  • This includes consulting with manager/supervisor on needs for the position, assisting with job analysis when needed, writing an evaluation statement, and determining the title, series, and grade of the position.
  • Advises on classification impact when changing or creating duty assignments.
  • Using appropriate classification standards prepares and classifies statements of differences and amendments to standard position descriptions as required.
  • Responsible for maintaining full-time manning documents.
  • Performs quality reviews of information maintained and final products to ensure correctness of data on all documents to include automated personnel systems.
  • Research discrepancies/rejects and works with the appropriate specialist to resolve problems. Assists in the review, preparation and publication of the state's Position Classification and Position Management and EDP/HDP plans.
  • Assists in the education of managers and supervisors relative to their position management responsibilities through formal classroom and one-on-one training.
  • Conducts periodic reviews of PDs in assigned area to ensure compliance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NGB, and State requirements.
  • Updates PDs and supporting documents, as needed. Consults with manager/supervisor as needed to ensure duties and responsibilities are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Reviews and revises, when needed, coding for such data points on the PD cover page as cyber security, functional classification, full performance level, Fair Labor Standards Act designation.
  • Research coding requirements in the Guide to Data Standards and other relevant publications and guidance to ensure data integrity. Consults with supervisor or higher graded classifier when correct determinations are especially complex.
  • Provides advice on classification appeal procedures and furnishes evaluation reports and other required information to OPM/Department of Defense (DoD), as appropriate.
  • Conducts position reviews and 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, manpower/staffing guides
  • Writes detailed reports of findings and presents to Supervisor/higher level Classifier.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 340-712-8071 prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • T32 PSNs This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

Qualifications

Military Grades: E-6/SSG thru E-8/MSG; WO1 thru CW3; O-2/1LT thru O-3/CPT

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:
GS-09 -
Must have at least 24 months experience, education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting basic concepts, principles, and theories of Human Resources to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements.
GS-11 - Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting advanced concepts, principles, and theories of Human Resources to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements. Experience assisting in the development of Human Resources policies and procedures. Experience advising management on Human Resources principles and practices.

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):

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 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

Joyce Richardson
Phone
340-712-7717
Email
joyce.b.richardson4.mil@army.mil
Address
VI HRO AR
RR1 Box 9202
Kingshill, VI 00850
US

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