HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (Title 32)

Clarification from the agency

Open to current Airmen of the Rhode Island Air National Guard (RIANG), or current military member willing/eligible to transfer into RIANG

Develops and ensures compliance with state-level military personnel programs, publications, policies, and procedures. May serve as the State's liaison to NGB in the absence of the DOSA for force support matters, providing policy input and engaging external agencies to advocate and negotiate on the State's behalf. Provides state level coordination, oversight, guidance and execution of all military personnel programs, including but not limited to: enlistments; appointments; officer accessions; officer and enlisted performance briefs; promotions; demotions; Lieutenant Colonel Authorization Program (LCAP ); officer and enlisted selective retention; discharges; withdrawal of federal recognition boards; separations; all state leadership delegation of authority assignments; Officer Grade Determinations; entry and in-service Religious Accommodation requests; military records; officer and enlisted development opportunities; retention; incentives; disability evaluation system and line of duty; National Guard Bureau (NGB) or Headquarters Air Force (HAF) exceptions to policies; and NGB or HAF level professional military education submissions. Advises on Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) activities and Domestic Operations (DOMOPS), ensuring personnel readiness and effective coordination with civil authorities during emergencies and operational contingencies. Manages and executes the federal, state, NGB and HAF awards programs for awards, decorations, special recognition and other retention enhancement efforts. Develops and implements state award program policy in concert with the state Army National Guard G1. Reviews subordinate unit military awards recommendations and forwards them to approving authorities. Monitors and executes state-level responsibilities for military assignments, reassignments and classification actions. Monitors manning, manpower authorizations, organizational changes; and initiates and/or reviews all manpower change requests for final submission to NGB. Maintains frequent contact with military leaders, civilian supervisors, NGB, Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC), Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC), Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC), and other appropriate agencies through formal and informal methods. Prepares briefings, bullet background papers and data analysis for senior leadership and represents force support matters to Federal and State Congressional leadership and staffs as needed. Works with state Army National Guard and NGB on joint programs to include but not limited to Joint Duty Assignment Lists, Joint Officer Management Bench programs, Experience-Based Joint Duty Assignment Self-Nominations, and state joint staff personnel management. Responsible for processing all general officer (GO) management actions to include assignments, training, promotions, fiscal reports and retirements. The processing of these actions may require coordination with state Legislative Affairs (LL) for State Senate Confirmation of nominated GO. Coordinates GO findings of indispensability and TAG assignment/promotion recommendation memos with State Governor and/or staff. Submits NGB Senior Leader Development Portfolios, GO Bench packets and GO federal recognition board nomination packages to NGB-SL, which may require coordination with the State Governor or state congressional staff, dependent on each state's legislative requirements and/or state laws.
Develops and executes the State Force Management Plan based on the Unit Manning Document. Ensures personnel have optimal career progression and promotion opportunities while minimizing excess or over-grade statuses to maintain effective manning.
Serves as the assistant to the DOSA and ensures continuity of operations in their absence. Assists in investigations and may represent the department in Congressional and other high-level inquiries. Drafts official replies to Congressional inquiries and addresses complaints or inquiries from state ANG members or the State Inspector General regarding personnel program issues. Conducts research on complex personnel and administrative matters, providing technical data, background material, and recommendations for solutions and courses of action.
Leads and executes statewide personnel management initiatives aligned with A1 Transformations and modernization efforts. Collaborates with State Headquarters and wings to implement new personnel systems and policies, ensuring smooth transitions to updated technologies and processes.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in Rhode Island Air National Guard (RIANG), required prior to the effective date of placement.
• To be considered for this position, you must be a current member of the Rhode Island Air National Guard (RIANG) or a current military member willing/eligible to transfer into RIANG.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
• 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.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.
• 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.

Qualifications

Military Requirements: E8 to E9, O1 to O5
You must indicate your rank somewhere on your resume.

Compatible Military Assignments: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.

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):

• Administrative duties requiring analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility.
• Applying a substantial body of knowledge, principles, concepts, and practices relevant to one or more fields of administration or management.
• Knowledge of, and skill in applying, practices and procedures involved in reviewing, analyzing, evaluating, and synthesizing officer/enlisted billet authorizations and assignments sufficient to make officer/enlisted assignment recommendations based on officer/enlisted record briefs, authorizations, and mission priorities.
• Ensure qualitative and quantitative distribution of officer/enlisted billets.
• Conduct reviews of functions to determine manpower requirements.
• Serve as a consultant to the facility commander on the determinations of ratings and military occupation codes.
• Applies broad and complex military and legislative guidelines requiring interpretation.
• Develops and ensures compliance with state-level military personnel programs, publications, policies, and procedures.
• Provides state level coordination, oversight, guidance and execution of all military personnel programs.
• Responsibility and oversight for multiple programs including but not limited to: enlistments; appointments; officer accessions; officer and enlisted; to name a few.

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

Required Documents:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Related Professional Certificates
• DD214
• Transcripts
• SF50 (current or prior federal service, you may submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action SF50)
• Performance Appraisal Assessment

Other supporting documents, such as college transcript(s) if qualifying based on education, must be submitted in English. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in automatic disqualification.

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/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. Any and all resumes must be written in your own words, plagiarism is considered to be dishonest and unethical and will automatically disqualify you from the position.

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