Summary
PUERTO RICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
TITLE 5 EXCEPTED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
COLA: 2.63%
Duty Location: JFHQ-PR, Human Resources Office (HRO), Staffing Section, Fort Buchanan, PR
Duties
- Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance for the position.
- Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.
- Federal employees currently serving in the excepted service (Title 32) must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the Title 32 excepted service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title 5 excepted service position.
- 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 and will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
- Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
- Must possess a valid PR state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
- 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.
- Applicant must have a current completed/cleared drug test.
Qualifications
AREA OF CONSIDERATION:
HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements. Veteran's preferences will be considered for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce.
Area 1 = All permanent employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard
Area 2 = All indefinite employee's members (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard
Area 3 = Currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (M-Day)
Area 4 = Prior (former) members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard
Area 5 = Current Federal Employees (from any agency)
Area 7 = US Citizens
First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates. (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates).
TEMPORARY PROMOTION / INDEFINITE:
This position is advertised against a valid man-year of an employee currently on an Active-Duty tour. If the employee does not exercise restoration rights, HRO MUST clear the Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Program (PPP) prior to process the personnel action may become permanent without further competition, upon recommendation of immediate supervisor, or may be terminated at any time by management decision.
An applicant selected for an indefinite appointment will occupy a full-time position without a specific time limitation. A technician NG T5 in this type of appointment does not work towards permanent tenure and can be terminated at any time with a 30-day notice. The permanent status of a current permanent employee NG T32 will not change in the event of a selection for a position that is being announced as indefinite. If a current permanent employee is selected, the position will be filled as a Temporary Promotion or a Change to Lower Grade. Employee serving under a temporary promotion may not retain a grade or rate of basic pay held during the temporary promotion. NG T5 employee selected for this position will not have return rights to their former permanent technician position after conversion to NG T32Dual Status. For more information concerning benefits for Indefinite employees see Benefits and Other Information.
DUTIES:
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/COMP)(NGT59105000), GS-0201-7/9, you will develop to provide oversight, planning, interpretation and application of policy. Learn the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, and reference material applicable to a combination of specialized personnel fields. Work performed assists the work of co-workers within the immediate office.
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (R&P/COMP) (NGT5042000), GS-0201-09, you will provide support for recruitment and placement, military technician compatibility, permanent change of station moves, pay setting, recruitment and retention allowances, and reduction-in-force. Accomplishes work through the use of a variety of automated personnel systems and programs.
Physical Demands:
The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required.
Working Environment:
Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. Military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the military provided such service is related to the position to be filled.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience, education or training which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, and personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. Experience using computer and automation systems. Must have at least (3) three months experience, education, or training which provided a basic working knowledge of personnel programs.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicant in order to be considerate for GS-07 position, must have at least ONE (1) year of basic knowledge and working experience at the next lower grade level GS-06 or at least TWELVE (12) months of equivalent specialized experiencesperforming or supervising duties such as interpreting and analyzing numerous regulations, policies, and procedures relating to a wide variety of various HR specialties in order to provide advice or counseling to employees and supervisors, operating a computer, utilizing multiple computer programs, and performing keyboard functions.
Applicant in order to be considerate for GS-09 position, must have at least ONE (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level GS-07 or at least TWENTY-FOUR (24) months of equivalent specialized experiences performing or supervising duties such as providing staffing guidance for large and/or diverse ANG/ARNG organizations; researching, choosing, interpreting, modifying, and applying available guidelines for adaptation to specific staffing problems or issues; advising management on the procedural requirements for RIF and reorganizations; understanding of occupational characteristics to develop vacancy announcements and to analyze and evaluate the relative value of individual qualifications and analyzing trends, considering program adjustments, managerial/supervisory training needs.
Education
A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.
Copy of student/official transcripts or training certificates showing conferred Degree must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.
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):Attention to Detail and Decision Making
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in English showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume?
2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
3. If you are a permanent employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
4.Currently serving or former members of the PRARNG may establish eligibility submitting DD 214, NGB Form 22 or 22A with this application (Discharge from service must be Honorable or General Discharge Under Honorable Conditions).
5. If you are a permanent employee of any federal agency (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
6. Official/Student transcript showing conferred degree (if applicable).
7. Veterans Preference documentation:
a. Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference (SF-15)
b. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) You must provide a legible copy of your DD 214(s) (Member 4 or Service 2 copies) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc)
c. 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: character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
d. 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 at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage.Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE CONSIDERATION.
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/12554320
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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