HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) Job in Bismarck, ND

Vacancy No. ND-12659158-AF-25-007 (T5) Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $59,966.00 to $94,317.00 Grade 9 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/7/2025 Close Date 1/22/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Bismarck, ND


Summary

THIS IS A ND NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
Military membership is NOT required.

This ND National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION), Position Description Number T5035P01/ T5026P01 and is part of the ND ANG HRO, National Guard.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to perform position classification and provide position management advisory services to both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the State.

  • Manages full-time manpower requirements for the State.
  • Ensures requirements/authorizations are properly distributed according to workload factors contained in various Manpower Staffing Standards, equipment density allocations; Modified Table of Organizational Equipment (MTOE) and Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) or other methodologies used in justification of manpower requirements.
  • Reviews requests for personnel and position actions to determine impact on position classification and position management matters.
  • Develops Statements of Difference and amendments to standard position descriptions as required for purposes of restructuring grades for recruitment, upward mobility, etc.
  • Advises managers and supervisors on classification, position management, and organization design.
  • Explains the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards, classification decisions, impact of designated duties on classification, and complaint and appeal procedures to employees, supervisors, and management officials or managers.
  • May carry out work contributing to special projects to assess the effectiveness of and provide recommendations to improve the classification and/or position management function and processes.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposition is mandatory.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 security clearance.
  • 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.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. 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.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. 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 below. 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.

Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis.

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement:

GS 09 Specialized Experience:
Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 07 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes: 1)Working knowledge of HR/administration terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to classification, hierarchy, and position management; 2) Reviewing and researching management requests for classification actions, to include position changes; 3) Experience in maintaining and updating personnel records to include classification data and assignments; 4) Utilizes skill in presenting information, analysis, ideas and positions in a clear, accurate, convincing manner, as is appropriate with the audience.
OR,
A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree (Must submit transcripts)
OR,
2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, a J.D. or an LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level. (Must submit transcripts)
OR,
You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.

GS 11 Specialized Experience:
Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS 09 grade level of civilian equivalent which includes: 1) Experience with fundamental position classification laws, theories, principles, and practices with a basic understanding of the interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to position classification problems/issues; 2) Providing management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support appropriate grade levels, and facilitate career development; 3) skill in consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact appropriately in highly charged emotional situations.
OR,
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the position. (Must submit transcripts)
OR,
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. (Must submit transcripts)
OR,
You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience.



Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment.

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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Position Classification
HR Data Analysis
Influencing/Negotiating

Required Documents

There are tools to assist with resumes and the federal application process located on the NDNG public website which will help with applying for jobs through USA Jobs - https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/job-opportunities

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
NOTE:Ensure you have removed social security numbers from all documentation.

1. YOUR RESUME MUST HAVE COMPLETE INFORMATION. Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/DD/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

2. Other Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents may be required to support your claim SF-15, DD 214, Transcripts, SF 50, Certifications, Course completion certificates, three work related references, and Other(s) as applicable.

Applicant may be asked to provide last three performance appraisals (if available).

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.


Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

Applicants claiming DOD Military Spouse preference must submit the following documentation:
Marriage Certificate
Spouses PCS Orders
Military Spouse PPP Self Certification Checklist

Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)



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/12659158

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/.

Agency contact information

Katrina Mickelsen
Phone
(701) 333-3298
Fax
(701) 333-3372
Email
katrina.a.mickelsen.civ@army.mil
Address
ND ANG HRO
1400 32nd Ave N
Fargo, ND 58102
US
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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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.