Human Resource Specialist Job in Andrews AFB, MD

Vacancy No. DC-12379428-AF-24-005 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $68,405.00 to $88,926.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/9/2024 Close Date 7/8/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Andrews AFB, MD


Summary

THIS IS AN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA) This position is part of the Human Resource Office, District of Columbia National Guard under Position Description Number NGT5741200.

-- This is NOT a REMOTE position; the incumbent will report to a Duty Station --

Duties

The purpose of this position is to serve as a supervisor of Human Resources Specialist(s) and Human Resources Assistant(s). Supervises a minimum of five full-time employees. Supervises two or more other major segments e.g. classification, recruitment and placement, employee relations, labor relations, etc. Serves as a Human Resources advisor and technical specialist for one specific HR specialty. Duties

  • Responsible for the human resources management of employees dispersed throughout the state, engaged in a variety of jobs under the Federal Wage and General Schedule pay systems, as well as military and state pay schedules. In the absence of the HR Officer, the incumbent of this position may have the overall responsibility for the human resources management major duties and responsibilities.

  • Establishes and ensures implementation of procedures for the administration of the merit placement and promotion plan and other employment tools to include key staff policy and procedures for recruitment, placement, evaluation, and pay determination

  • Serves as the organizational point of contact and liaison with the Force Support Squadron (FSS). Assists in administering and monitoring personnel resource requirements.

  • The position classification and management program includes: position reviews; timely forwarding of appeals with appropriate substantiation; timely implementation of classification packages; publication and implementation of a position management plan; training for supervisors and managers; random desk auditing of positions to verify PD accuracy and classification of the position; preparation and classification of local amendments to PDs, statements of difference for recruiting and local exception position descriptions; and monitoring human resources assignments to assure military compatibility

  • Reviews products from Military Personnel Section, validates status and briefs members. Works with commanders and personnel to resolve discrepancies and ensures the accuracy of data. Routinely crosschecks data between military personnel data system and source documents for record accuracy. Creates, interprets, and audit management assessment products and transaction registers and identifies mismatches. Prepares and processes Article 15s, letters of reprimand, investigation reports, unfavorable information files, involuntary demotions, and separation actions. Tracks and updates duty status changes, and accountable for duty status reporting to include leave, temporary duty, hospitalization, sick in quarters and casualty reporting

Note: This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this PD Number T5741200 as released in FASCLASS.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
  • The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • 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.
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program and Veterans Preference.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • 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 which will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

Area of Consideration
Group 3- All groups of Federal re-employment eligibles.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE
  1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
  2. Plan and organize work; and
  3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

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. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. 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.

Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

Education

There are no specific educational requirements for this position. However, substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is allowed.

Additional information

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).

Position may be eligible for three RRR, Retention, Recruitment, Relocation incentive.

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.

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.

BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE; THERE WILL BE NO ASSUMPTIONS MADE.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the position's occupational competencies. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. All applicants must fully substantiate (in their own words) that they meet the required listed specialized experience; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description else you will be disqualified.

Required Documents

1. Online Application and Questionnaire

2. Resume: 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 should be listed under each job title with starting and ending dates. Resume must show applicant's name and contact information.

3. SF-50 - Most recent Personnel Action

4. Other supporting documents (as applicable):

  • Cover Letter

  • License/ Certification

  • DD-214

  • Veterans' Preference

  • Transcripts

  • Certifications

Helpful Hints for Applying: - Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address and phone.
- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may lose consideration for this position.

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

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 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/.

*If you are using education to qualify for this position to meet qualifications, you must submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.

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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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