Clarification from the agency

Current and former military members of the Kansas National Guard. Former KSNG members must provide a NGB Form 22 or 22A showing characterization as Honorable Discharge or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), GS-0201-11, you will serve as the State Level Expert/point of contact for the Army National Guard (ARNG) and/or Air National Guard (ANG) Full Time Support (FTS) Title 32 Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program. The incumbent ensures all program activities, policies, instructions, and goals are in compliance with legislation, publications, regulations, and guidance from Department of Defense (DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army (DA) and/or Air Force (DAF), and other governing agencies.

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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a year of appointment
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Position designated as Essential and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs; have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.
The following seven basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series GS-0201 career levels:

Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication;
Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and,Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-9). Knowledge of, and skill in applying fundamental Human Resource (HR) management methods, principles and practices. Experience advising management on matters relating to the Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program such as recruitment and placement, voluntary and involuntary separation actions and retirement actions, AFSC/MOS requirements. Experience advising, assisting managers and employees; applying rules and regulations; and researching and analyzing policy regarding a variety of HR issues. Knowledge of the organizational structures of the National Guard.

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.

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.

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

1. A COMPLETED RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your resume must show relevant experience, where you worked, job title, 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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week and salary. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Your detailed experience must be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. 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 applicable)

4. Supporting documentation for Veterans Preference claim: for 5-Point, DD214. For 10-Point, SF15 and referenced supporting documentation.

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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