ASSISTANT HR OFFICER

Clarification from the agency

All current Washington National Guard T5 employees (internal) All current Washington National Guard T32 employees (internal)

A GS-0201-13, ASSISTANT HR OFFICER:

• The incumbent serves as a full assistant to the Human Resources Officer. The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with advising TAG/CG, staff elements, and operating official on matters pertaining to manpower and HR management. The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with overall responsibility for the full range of HR management major duties and responsibilities as follows
  • Directs the planning, operations, and administration of determining and documenting training needs, evaluating training courses, assigning priority to training plans and evaluating training accomplishments. Ensures preparation of budgetary recommendations for training needs, allocation of quotas, and scheduling of personnel for training. Plans and administers Full-Time Workforce career development programs.
  • Directs the planning, operations, and administration of the S/T/DC federal employee benefit, leave, such as health, life insurance, dental, vision, leave Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements, limited duty, and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA), available retirement programs and options. Directs the planning, operations, and administration of Mass Transit, Reasonable Accommodations (RA), and Telework Programs and policies, Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Programs, and adherence to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Directs the planning, operations, and administration of the S/T/DC Special Provision Disability and OPM disability retirement requirements.
  • Applies Equal Opportunity (EO)/EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. May supervise the EEO administrative only, EEO cases will report directly to TAG/CG or Director of the Joint Staff (when filled by a General Officer). Directs the development and administration of EO Programs. Coordinates procedures for monitoring progress of all minorities, and providing documentation required from records within the office.
  • HR Information Systems: Directs the planning, operations, and administration of the HR Information Systems (automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services).
  • Directs the planning, operations and administration of programs advising both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to performance management, and employee recognition and incentive awards programs, conduct and discipline, the labor relations program.
  • Directs the planning, operations and administration of the position classification and position management program, S/T/DC manpower policies and directs their implementation with OPM, DoD, DA, DAF, and NGB policies and authorizations. Directs the accomplishment of: position reviews; timely forwarding of appeals with appropriate substantiation to the DoD Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS) or OPM; timely implementation of classification packages.
  • Directs the planning, operations, and administration of the S/T/DC merit promotion plan to include procedures for recruitment, placement, evaluation, and pay determinations. Directs the implementation and administration of special emphasis staffing programs.
• Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors, teams, etc. as appropriate. Explains performance expectations and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel. Recommends awards and changes in position classification to higher-level managers. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints.
• Determines and applies analytical tools to conducts in-depth analysis to identify, quantify, and evaluate the mutual effects and interrelationships between program goals and financial resources and policies. Evaluates proposals for systems and/or programs required to meet existing or anticipated operational problems, challenges, and changes in the operations environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• 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.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
General experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the ability to:
1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
2. Plan and organize work; and
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. *refer to the "How You Will be Evaluated" section for the KSA's*
OR
1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade.

***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.

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.

• Mastery of, and skill in applying, a wide range of advanced HR principles, concepts, and practices, as well as seasoned consultative skills sufficient to provide management consultative service involving the full spectrum of HR functions.
• Expert knowledge to perform a key role in rendering expert advisory service and/or authoritative policy interpretations on highly complex agency-wide or equivalent issues, serving as a recognized advisor by other senior HR staff and program managers.
• Comprehensive knowledge to develop appropriate interventions for management on significant HR issues and concerns; apply new developments to problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods; collaborate with and lead management in employing change management process concepts and techniques such as strategic planning and workforce development; develop strategic goals for change (e.g., conduct organizational needs assessments, determine organizational readiness for change, market organizational awareness, and lead change initiatives); conduct survey focus groups, group facilitation, and other techniques and methods necessary for organizational assessment and change; lead a team on special projects or studies of considerable scope and depth critical to the resolution of operating issues and problems; and interpret complex legislative, regulatory, and policy guidance to prepare study recommendations for management.
• Written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

A complete application package includes:

1. Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:
   • Contact information
     • Full Name
     • Email Address
     • Phone Number
   • Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to
     • Position Title
     • Organization/Department/Unit
     • Hours worked per week
     • Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.
       • Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.
     • Duties performed
     • Series and grade for federal positions, if held
   • Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.
   • If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
     • Classified or government sensitive information
     • Social Security Number (SSN)
     • Photos of yourself
     • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
2. Do not include encrypted and/or digitally signed documents because they become corrupted and you will not receive credit for submitting them.
3. If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you MUST include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
   • Acceptable documentation of your preference eligibility includes at a minimum:
     • A copy of the PCS orders
     • Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist
     • Your marriage certificate or license (if you are not on the PCS Orders).
4. If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference in hiring, you must claim preference and provide supporting documentation.*** To determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference in hiring, please use the following link provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
   • Completed SF15, etc. (SF15 is required for 10-point preference) You will not receive 10 point preference without a completed SF15. The SF15 will indicate additional required documents, that you MUST provide with your application to receive 10 point preference.
5. Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)
   • Cover Letter
   • SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50)
   • Transcript (s)

***For current National Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.)

List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.

Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023
Washington Air National Guard
Traditional Member
20 hours per month
POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC
Personnel Superintendent 3S091
Duties

Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose

04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019
40 hours per week
15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020
40 hours per week
Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR
Order Purpose:
Duties:

***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:

List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT

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