HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT) Job in Topeka, KS

Vacancy No. KS-12983107-AR-26-154 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $75,897.00 to $98,671.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/11/2026 Close Date 6/24/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Topeka, KS


HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
JFHQ- HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT), Position Description Number T5924000 and is part of the KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Current on-board indefinite or permanent federal employees and technicians within the Kansas National Guard. Includes AGRs with reemployment rights

Duties

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT), GS-0201-11, you will serve as the State's Training and Development Program Manager and advisor to key management on the full range of Human Resource Development (HRD) options for the workforce (Title 32/5 and Active Guard Reserve (AGR)). Provide HRD management advisory services to the senior leadership of the organization, including designing, developing, and evaluating major portions of the organization's HRD program. Provide direct guidance to managers and supervisors on employee development. Has frequent contact with supervisors, managers, and employees regarding short- and long-range training objectives. May provide guidance for Continuation in Service Agreements, and available funding for training fees and travel. Identifies courses, by evaluating mission requirements and cost considerations as they pertain to training objectives. Develop policy and procedures at the state level for identifying organizational and individual training needs, training opportunities, and sources. May be a Training Government Purchase Card (GPC) holder. Maintain good standing by following GPC Program policy and guidelines. Other duties as assigned.

Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"
Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.

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 deposit is mandatory.
  • The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
  • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
  • May be require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have general experience to demonstrate you have 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.

Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least1-year specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade with expert knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities, provide HR management advisory services, and serve as a strategic and technical resource to management and HR Specialists on difficult issues, skilled in making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listening effectively, and clarifying information as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking in offices and similar areas for meetings and to conduct HR work. Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. The work does not require any special physical effort.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. During emergency operations, may be working in an area that is not an established office environment. Travel to emergency operations centers will be required and may be for extended periods of time.

Applicants who meet the DoD Retained Grade Priority Placement Program category are eligible to apply with this preference.

Education

Education is not required, but If Combining Education and Experience:
For GS 11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or
LL.M., if related, may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level GS 11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level.

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).

Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.

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.

PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

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

If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.1.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must show relevant work experience descriptions that demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. Resume must include job title and employer, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates with month/year, hours per week and salary. For current Federal employees or previous Federal employees, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
2. For current Federal employees: Provide the latest SF50, Personnel Action reflecting your current pay and position.
3. Official Transcripts: For any education claims if substituting Education for Specialized experience.
4. 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)

YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You must upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications.

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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/12983107

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

Jamie Jackson
Phone
785-646-0510
Email
jamie.m.jackson29.civ@army.mil
Address
KS Joint Forces Headquarters
2722 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611-1287
US

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.

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Agency contact information

Jamie Jackson
Phone
785-646-0510
Email
jamie.m.jackson29.civ@army.mil
Address
KS Joint Forces Headquarters
2722 SW Topeka Blvd
Topeka, KS 66611-1287
US

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