Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP.
This National Guard position is for a HR SPECIALIST (MILITARY), Position Description Number D2953000 and is part of the MS JFH MS HR, National Guard.
This job is open to
Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Must be a CURRENT member of the Mississippi Air National Guard.
Duties
As a HR SPECIALIST (MILITARY), GS-0201-9, you will provide management and sustainment advisory services for the Army and/ or Air National Guard (ARNG/ANG) Full-Time Support (FTS) Title 32 Active Guard and Reserve (AGR) Program(s). The incumbent performs work in a minimum of two of the following programs with no less than 25% each. Up to four programs may be assigned for a total of 100%. Programs covered are: "recruitment and placement", "military compatibility, entitlements, reduction-in-force", "retirements, separations, benefits", "resource allocation".
Provides advice and support to managers, supervisors, and the HRO on recruitment and placement actions for AGR Personnel. Identifies appropriate qualification standard to be applied, validates hire authority, develops position announcements, locates position applicants, develops candidate evaluation criteria, and evaluates candidate eligibility, and refers qualified candidates for selection consideration. Reviews and verifies information on requests for vacancy announcements to assure correctness. Notifies candidates of the results of their application. Accumulates and analyzes statistics concerning recruitment and placement function such as turnover rates, quit rates, promotions, hiring lag time, etc. Assist in conducting long-range planning for projected mission and/or organizational changes.
Ensures required selection documentation and information contained thereon is correct including military compatibility; ensures all medical and fitness requirements are met in accordance with existing policies and guidelines for AGR members; checks security requirements; initiates select/non-select letters, etc. Manages the monitoring and reporting of the Army Full time National Guard Duty (FTNGD) Program including Active-Duty Operational Support (ADOS), and One-Time Occasional Tours (OTOT). Manages and provides oversight of AGR Control Grade usage and reporting tools. Manages Priority Placement, Excess, USERRA, and Reduction in Force programs. Provides advice on military grade compatibility issues and delegated personnel authorities to include control grade authorizations allocation. Assesses Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) /Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) requirements. Creates orders authorizing various entitlements. Provides guidance to supervisors, managers, and military commanders. Provides counseling to employees regarding entitlements, rights, and obligations. Analyzes, interprets, and clarifies policies, directives, and other issues regarding NGB/ARNG/ANG HR matters. Monitors promotions, reassignments, annual evaluations, tour renewals, orders, and transfers of all assigned AGR personnel. May participate in local board action for Active Continuation Board (ACB) and Officer Career Management Board (OCMB).
Responsible for the timely and accurate administration of voluntary and involuntary separation actions and Army AGR retirement actions. Advises and counsels AGR members and dependents on support agencies and benefits programs. Explains the TRICARE program and how to file claims and locations of servicing Health Benefits Advisors. Schedules retirement counseling of AGR members and coordinates retirement actions with the ARNG/ANG organization. Coordinates with the local medical facility on physical examinations for current, potential AGR members, and AGR members projected for separation/retirement.
Consults with other Human Resources Specialist to facilitate Full-Time manning reporting. Reviews manpower documentation (Full Time Support Management Control System (FTSMCS)/Voucher, Tables of Distribution and Allowance (TDA), Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment (MTOEs), Unit Manning Document (UMD)). Advise HRO and leadership on changes to organizational structure. Compiles necessary statistics to reflect current status, and accurate consumption of allocated requirements and resources that will meet programmed year-end strength and future projections and requirements. Assist SHRS/HRO with advising State ANG Headquarters, Wing Force Support Squadron (FSS), G1 Military Personnel, and G3 Plans, Operations, and Training, and higher-level leadership on changes to full-time resources or requirements. Monitors full-time manpower studies and application to manning documents and advises on and coordinates full-time personnel actions associated with manpower changes. Monitors Manpower Resource funding documents provided by National Guard Bureau (NGB) and advises leadership as necessary on funding/resource changes across or on changes to organizational structure.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Military Grades: E4 - E7
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. 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.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job 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.
6. Wear of the military uniform is MANDATORY.
Qualifications
If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through military or civilian technical training schools, within 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 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. Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provided a basic working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and personnel programs. Must have a basic knowledge and experiences of personnel programs gained in a classroom or as an on-the-job trainee. Have knowledge-based competency of human resources business elements and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to this competency. Experienced in using references and resource materials and experienced in program functions such as, maintaining personnel records, counseling, or classification and assignments. Experiences may include performing personnel functions associated with preparing and maintaining position descriptions and manual records, personnel classification or usage, quality force management, managing personnel records and researching record data. Experienced in operating a computer and using varied computer programs.
NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor.
b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment.
c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.
e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
Education
No substitution of education for specialized experience.
NOTE: SUPERVISOR HIGHLY REQUESTS 3F0X1 QUALIFIED CANDIDATE
Additional information
Work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort or exertion may be required in the performance of duties. There may be some episodes of light lifting or prolonged periods of standing. Work typically involves normal risks and discomforts common to an office setting. Incumbent may be required to travel in military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily Air National Guard technician duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned some non-technician duties.
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 (https://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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume
Your resume MUST BE IN PDF document format. The resume maybe submitted in any writing format but must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
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.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain detailed job duties or experience, SALARIES, HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, AND THE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB.
Example:
$55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or January 2001-present. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
If you are unable to provide the required documents, it is your responsibility to inform the hiring agency before the job closes. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12864718~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) 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 online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, 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/.
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.