Clarification from the agency

1. All current Washington National Guard T5 employees. 2. All current Washington National Guard T32 employees. 3. All current and former Federal Employees. 4. U.S. Citizens. For areas 1, 2, 3, submit one SF 50 (or equivalent personnel action document, if your agency does not use SF 50s) to support your eligibility.

A GS-0201-7/9, HR SPECIALIST (EMP BEN / COMPENSATION:

• For GS07
  • Performs developmental assignments of moderate difficulty where work procedures are established, & several specific guidelines exist
  • Work assignments consist of a series of specific & related tasks that have been selected to orient the employee in the practical application of basic occupational principles, concepts, & techniques
  • Assignments are combined with training to further develop analytical skills & techniques in the occupation
  • Assistance in solving problems is available from the supervisor or a higher-graded specialist
  • Performs recurring assignments. Independently performs recurring assignments of limited, but gradually increasing, difficulty & complexity
  • Responsible for locating & selecting the most appropriate guidelines & procedures for application & making minor deviations to adapt the guidelines to specific cases
  • Analyzes routine problems encountered & resolves them. Refers deviations, problems, & unfamiliar situations to the supervisor for assistance
  • Works with other specialists in planning & conducting special initiatives, studies, & projects.
  • Assists in preparing reports & briefings outlining study findings & recommendations
  • Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, letters, & other related documents
  • Uses automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions & local personnel systems checklists as required
• For GS09:
  • Provides counseling to management, employees, annuitants, & family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, & explaining retirement & insurance laws, regulations, & policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options
  • Researches & interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance & features of the programs & options associated with retirement. Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications & related documents & forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian
  • Determines type of separation & completion of eOPF maintenance for documents
  • Maintains a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations & other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management & employees
  • Determines entitlement to retirement annuities, eligibility for continuation of life & health insurance
  • Provides technical advice to personnel on a variety of programs such as health & life insurance & Thrift Savings Plan
  • Assists in administering programs such as the Mass Transit, Reasonable Accommodations, Telework, Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Act, military, or civilian deposits for CSRS/FERS, disability benefits, Light Duty Program, & Workers Compensation Program
  • Compose termination memorandums (30-day notice) in compliance with formats obtained in the correspondence regulation for non-retention, mandatory removal date, mandatory separation date, medical disqualification, age 60, etc
  • Monitors & ensures the Federal Employees Compensation Act program is properly publicized & supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the program
  • In coordination with the NGB J1-Functional Manager ensures prompt submission of claims & medical documents.
  • Works with Department of Labor, Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service, to ensure only legitimate claims are submitted.
  • Coordinates with Safety Managers & Supervisors to ensure all applicable workplace validation & documentation is obtained for the claim.
  • Ensure potentially fraudulent & questionable claims are reported to the appropriate office for investigation
  • Assesses & analyzes situations to ensure minimum compensation costs are expended & light duty policies are implemented
  • Provides technical advice on flexibilities & appropriate use of leave issues such as Sick Leave for Family Care & Bereavement, Disabled Veterans Leave, Advanced Leave, Compensatory Time, Leave Without Pay, Absence Without Leave, Presidential Leave, Court Leave, & Military Leave
  • Provides technical advice on the use of the Family & Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, & Voluntary Leave Transfer Program. Interprets guidance & regulations to provide advice to management & employees on pay schedule adjustments, severance pay, back pay, debts, & compensation
  • Use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions & local personnel systems checklists as required
  • Maintains the Electronic Official Personnel Files by uploading required documentation in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Recordkeeping
• For GS07 & GS09:
  • Other duties as assigned.(temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)

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.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver’s license 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 require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Position designated as Essential Personnel and subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Requests to exceed 14 day/ cal year must be approved in advance by NGB-J1.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Experience that demonstrates the ability to:

• Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
• Plan and organize work; and
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 12 months, for GS07, or 24 months, for GS09, specialized experience that has prepared you to perform the duties of the position and demonstrates the required human resources competencies-including the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors-as well as familiarity with human resources programs, subject matter, and processes associated with the Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.

-or-

1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

***Note: To qualify under the one-year Specialized Experience (SE) provision (when stated in the SE section), you must provide either:
Two SF-50s (or equivalent) showing you were in the same occupational series at the next lower grade for at least one full year. The two SF-50s must span that full one-year period, from the older SF-50 to the newer SF-50 and reflect employment with the same federal agency.
-or-
One SF-50 (or equivalent) if your resume shows at least one year of continuous employment in the position reflected on the SF-50 (or equivalent).

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. Your responses must be supported by your application package or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.


Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• For GS07
  • Knowledge-acquired through education or experience-of the principles, concepts, and methodologies used in human resources management.
  • Skill in carrying out difficult and complex assignments, operations, and procedures, including applying human resources knowledge to the design and planning of difficult but well-established projects.
  • Ability to communicate information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to gather and analyze basic facts and draw logical conclusions.
  • Ability to learn and use automated data systems.
• For GS09
  • Ability to interpret and analyze basic issues of fact and law.
  • Basic knowledge of other human resources specialties-such as recruitment and placement, classification, human resources development, employee relations, and labor relations-to interact with others and resolve specific issues.
  • Ability to provide management advisory services and make informed judgments regarding retirement, workers' compensation, and leave issues or cases.
  • Knowledge of the organizational structures of the Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG).
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to develop and present findings and determinations to management and employees and obtain their acceptance and understanding of findings and recommendations.