Summary
This position is for a HR SPEC (MIL), PD# T5621000, part of the Nevada National Guard. Position location: Joint Force Headquarters State, Human Resources Office (HRO) - Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG). This position is responsibility for the overall management of the state AGR program by providing in-depth human resources management services to ARNG/ANG managers, supervisors and support personnel directly and through subordinate employees.
Clarification from the agency
CURRENT onboard T32 Technicians, T5 Technicians and AGRs.
*** This is an open continuous announcement. The initial applicant pull will be 24 January 2024. Recruitment of this position will continue through the announcement closing date until filled.***
Duties
This position is located in the Military Duty Active Guard Reserves (AGR) Management Branch of the Human Resources Office. This position is responsibility for the overall management of the state AGR program by providing in-depth human resources management services to ARNG/ANG managers, supervisors and support personnel directly and through subordinate employees. Serves as management authority on all branch regulatory requirements pertaining to AGR human resources administration and services.
1. Responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the AGR recruitment and placement program and policies for the state. Develops and administers a career management program in conjunction with Military Personnel Office (MILPO)/Military Personnel Flight (MPF) to ensure normal progression of career patterns and professional development. Develops, directs and monitors administrative procedures and policies on disciplinary actions. Oversees counseling and referral services to AGR personnel and dependents in regard to Veterans Administration, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services. Responsible for administration of the performance and evaluation programs.
2. Serves as principal advisor to the Human Resources Officer, Chief of Staff, Adjutant General, commanders, supervisors and managers on all matters relating to AGR personnel. Drafts and provides input to state personnel plans and procedures that apply to AGR personnel based on interpretation of regulations and directives from Departments of Army, Air Force, and National Guard Bureau (NGB). Formulates fiscal year and mid-year reviews while in the process of executing annual budgets in AGR specific areas of travel/per diem requirements, permanent change of station requirements, and medical requirements.
3. Coordinates program policy with NGB. Researches and responds to Congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests. Monitors the physical fitness program. Administers the medical and dental health care program to include cardiovascular screening, panographic dental x-rays, required medical/dental processing, and monitoring of all follow-up care.
4. Responsible for the administration of voluntary and involuntary separation actions and the timely and accurate retirement actions. Develops and manages sponsorship and orientation programs. Monitors utilization of AGR members, monitors unit organizations and reorganizations and directs changes to staffing guide/manning documents as required. Manages the monitoring and reporting of the Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) Program. Prepares and conducts supervisor training and AGR updates, provides input to Human Resources Office bulletin or publishes an AGR Newsletter. Administers the Military Human resources Management Evaluation Program for the AGR program.
5. Responsible for the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program as it pertains to AGR soldiers. Responsible for the conduct of AGR continuation boards and associated actions. Monitors the Title 10 Long Tour Program for the state. Maintains the Internal Control Review program for the AGR program. Responsible for the awards and suggestion program. Monitors the military reporting and evaluation program. Conducts research and formulates AGR policies and regulations. Responsible for all personnel and pay actions as pertains to the AGR program. Responsible for the authentication of financial transactions and Department of Defense Forms 214 for AGR personnel. Responsible for the issue of active duty and dependent identification cards for AGR personnel and their dependents. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance standards and makes performance appraisals. Counsels employees on problems, adjusts informal complaints within the section, takes corrective action on conduct or performance problems within the section and initiates disciplinary actions where needed. Interviews and recommends selection of applicants to fill positions within the section. Recommends the participation of section employees in training courses needed for job proficiency. Periodically reviews position descriptions of section employees for currency and accuracy and recommends changes as may be necessary.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- 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; overtime may be required.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
COVID19 - To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience gained through civilian and/ or military technical training schools with the human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations and federal civilian or military personnel programs; must have experience in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description; must have knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement; have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing; experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and, civilian promotions; experienced in advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedure; and/ or providing retirement options. Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs; have experience in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and conducting educational and skill development personnel course program; competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs and policies, directives, publications and training manuals; knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures; experience in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices and performance technique.
Education
There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.
Benefits
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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):
-Must have knowledge of Army systems such as TRANSPROC, IPPS-A and iPERMs.
-Responsible for the administration of voluntary and involuntary separation actions and the timely and accurate retirement actions.
-Performs research and analysis of applicable laws, regulations, policy, etc. for military members separating/retiring from the AGR program and prepares summaries and recommendations for action.
-Ability to communicate both effectively orally and in writing and responds to requests for information in a timely manner.
-Advises management, employees, and/or the public on personnel related matters that can affect the readiness of the organization.
-Performs other duties as assigned such as managing AGR Budget.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. Completed application package includes the following:
NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.
1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
You will find the OF-306 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information". This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.
3. SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification)
You will find the SF-181 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf
4. Veterans' Preference (if applicable): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You MUST also provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. An SF-50 is NOT acceptable documentation to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
5. Other supporting documents: These Documents include but are not limited to SF50s (Current and Federal Employees) and current Transcript (Educational Requirements or Substitution of Experience for Education).
NOTE:
- Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
- Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
- If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
- Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12270136
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (8:59 PM Pacific Time) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the Occupational Questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the Occupational Questionnaire, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
DO NOT Email applications directly to the HRO unless there are extenuating circumstances, Please Call the HRO contact listed in the event of extenuating circumstances.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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