Summary
This position is located in HRO at Camp Mabry, Austin, TX. This position is responsible for the overall management of the state ANG AGR program by providing in-depth human resources management services to 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.
Texas is one of 9 states with NO state income tax.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
CAT 1 - Open to public (Nationwide) - US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States.
Duties
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (Title 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:
- 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 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Responsible for managing 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. 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position.
Areas of Consideration: Category 1 - Nationwide. Excepted Service.
Remarks:
- The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
- Veterans' preference is applicable to this position.
- This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance within 12 months of appointment, if selected.
- 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.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
- 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.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel 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.
- 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).
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications
In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Resume must clearly demonstrate experience and competencies needed to fully perform the Human Resources Specialist work. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made.
To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates of employment reflecting the following:
Specialized Experience:
At least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) with board knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of human resources (HR) military concepts, practices, Title 10 United States Code (USC) and 32 USC laws, NGB, Air Force regulations, philosophies, structures, policies and precedents sufficient to provide state level comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services in its day-to-day operations of the full-time support program for title 32 AGR's and Active Duty Special Work (ADSW's) or Title 10 personnel assigned to the State. These programs include recruitment and placement, classification, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, etc.) for the purpose of interacting and resolving issues. Some techniques used to support those recommendations include information regarding troop structure, position, AFSC qualifications and other factors that support soldier's readiness. AND Practical knowledge of Title 5 HR rules, practices, laws, and regulations regarding military member's rights to technician benefits that may be due as a former technician or civil service employee due to the mix-of-the-force policy and to coordinate with technician Human Resources Specialists. AND Knowledge and skill of consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques to interact in emotional situations. AND Ability to communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to develop and present organizational and position analyses to management to gain acceptance and understanding. Some methods to accomplish this are staff reports, varying written tools, oral presentations and standard correspondence to managers and supervisors to assist with soldier and unit readiness. This in turn supports the overall readiness of the organization. The incumbent is the sole technical expert regarding military recruitment/placement, benefits, position management, military human resources management and the military program within the organization.
OR,
At the GS-11: Must have a 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
OR,
A combination of the education and experience listed above. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.
NOTE: If using education to meet minimum qualifications you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts.
Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at the GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying
experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for
that grade level. For additional information: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)
Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. You MUST submit your transcripts if using education to meet qualifications.
Education
Education to qualify for GS-11 position:
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.
Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at the GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying
experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for
that grade level. For additional information: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov)
NOTE: If using education to meet minimum qualifications, you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts.
Benefits
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.
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.
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Accountability, Attention to Detail, Human Capital Management, and Planning and Evaluating
The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. BASIS OF RATING: The assessments for this job will also measure.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) as listed under Qualifications are based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements.
Your application will be rated in the appropriate numeric value group and ranked according to preference eligibility and non-preference eligibility. Veterans' preference points, as prescribed, are added to each veteran applicant's final numeric value score. All qualified preference eligibles are placed ahead of non-preference eligibles Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Highly Qualified Group ranges from 90-100 points: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements Well Qualified Group ranges from 80-89 points: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Qualified Group ranges from 70-79 points: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume should include the following for related positions held:
- Work schedule (ex. Full-time, part-time, intermittent)
- Hours worked per week
- To and From dates (ex. MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY)
- Duties performed - In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.
2. Other supporting documents, as applicable: - Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Other (1)
- Resume
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility prior to the close date of the job announcement. Acceptable documentation may be:
- A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions;
- A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed;
- A Standard Form 15, Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit an SF 15.
- You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online.
Click the following link to determine your eligibility for Veterans' Preference. https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/mservice.htm
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/12548212
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.
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