Clarification from the agency

CAT 1 Nationwide (see are of consideration)

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT) (Title 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Provides advice and support to managers, supervisors, and the HRO on recruitment and placement actions for AGR Personnel. Identifies appropriate qualification standard to be applied, validates hire authority, develops position announcements, locates position applicants, develops candidate evaluation criteria, and evaluates candidate eligibility, and refers qualified candidates for selection consideration. Reviews and verifies information on requests for vacancy announcements to assure correctness. Notifies candidates of the results of their application. Accumulates and analyzes statistics concerning recruitment and placement function such as turnover rates, quit rates, promotions, hiring lag time, etc. Assist in conducting long-range planning for projected mission and/or organizational changes.
• Provides technical guidance and procedural assistance on performance management systems, the incentive awards and suggestion programs. Develops new or modified local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisor in support of the state goals. Reviews performance standards and appraisals for regulatory compliance and analyses for trends and problem issues such as disciplinary, impact on employee morale, supervisor/managers responsibilities and legal implications. Provides coaching and counseling to managers and supervisors on performance issues such as performance improvement plans, recognition techniques and feedback on establishment of critical elements and standards. Participates as strategic partner to resolve performance problems. Ensures employees and management's due process rights are understood and procedures are followed. Administers the Incentive Awards Program involving monetary and non-monetary recognition.
• Reviews incoming requests for classification and personnel actions through the use of an automated personnel system. Coordinates personnel actions with the appropriate Human Resources Specialists, as necessary. Researches the requests to determine if requested positions are covered by any special provisions. Assists with or implements classification releases and related manpower changes. Creation of new position descriptions (PDs) requires additional coordination with higher level such as the National Guard Bureau (NGB).
• Determines candidate eligibility and performs qualification analysis of eligible applicants. Maintains necessary documents associated with merit placement, applicant pool, Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Lists, and Over-graded Technician Listings. Analyzes and applies appropriate Title 32 (Dual Status) and Title 5 qualification standards. Reviews college diplomas, college credit hours and special licenses to ensure the qualification of candidates meet qualification standards for the occupational series and grade.
• Initiates recruitment action and processes through established Request for Personnel Action (RPA) channels. Determines nature of action and legal authority under which action is to be processed. Establishes and certifies accuracy of rates of pay for all placement actions in accordance with federal law, OPM, NGB regulations and local policies
• Creates RPAs that pertain to a wide variety of moderately complex personnel actions and manpower situations by determining appropriate Nature of Action, legal authority, salary, veteran's preference, required remarks, and the impact to the employee, the supervisor, and the agency. Establishes and maintains official folders, files, and reports for these efforts. Provides information services to customers and employing organizations. Responds to walk-in and telephone inquiries regarding a variety of personnel matters. Provides advice and assistance to customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• All currently employed full-time permanent, indefinite and temporary personnel of the Texas National Guard.

• All current members of the Texas National Guard.

• US citizens, US nationals or individuals who owe allegiance to the United States

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR)

• National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade

Remarks:

• The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer.
• Veterans' preference is applicable to this position.
• Direct deposit is mandatory.
• Trial period required (see additional information)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:

1.Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
2.Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
3.May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
4.May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
5.The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
6. 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. 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. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).

Qualifications

Specialized Experience:

At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-07 level with knowledge of a full range of fundamental Human Resources Management laws, principles, policies, methods and practices as applies to one or more specialty areas identified. Research and analytical techniques sufficient to provide guidance to managers/supervisors on a broad range of well-precedented or recurring problems. Analytical and problem-solving skills sufficient to locate appropriate and applicable precedents, legal documentation. Ability to interpret basic issues of fact, law, and regulations sufficient to solve moderately complex issues such as the impact of a decision in one area of HR specialization on other areas (e.g., how a settlement made through ER or LR methods may impact position management and classification in an organization). Ability to express moderately complex ideas orally and in writing. Ability to listen effectively and clarify information. Ability to analyze moderately complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions. Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives. Working knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment. Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.

OR

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree??????? or LL.B. or J.D., if related

OR

Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11.

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):

HR Data Management.

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. 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.

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.

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