SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (Title 32) Job in Little Rock AFB, AR

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• National Guard and reserves

  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Duties

1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees.
2. Manages, directs, and executes wide spectrum of force support operations (Personnel, Base Education & Training, Family Readiness, Installation Personnel Readiness, and Base Services) for wing customers which requires the development of policies and procedures unique to each command in an environment of constantly changing priorities and missions. Develops policies, coordinates, and performs all force support functions for organizations at all levels of serviced installations. Oversees the development and effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all areas of responsibility; and ensures that training needs are planned and implemented on a timely basis to meet constantly changing policy and procedures. Provides expert interpretation on regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles relating to a wide spectrum support operation. Ensures readiness of personnel in support of contingencies, exercises, and wartime tasking. Focal point for all aspects of readiness, base deployment plans, Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and emergency action plans.
3. Conducts analysis to determine the effectiveness of operations, compliance with established policies and procedures, reliability of transactions and validity of supporting documentation. Manages the review of a variety of policies, guidelines, data, documents, reports, processes, and procedures to determine trends and data integrity. Identifies actual and potential problem areas and develops actions and tasking to improve operations, correct deficiencies and resolve all discrepancies, differences and problems posed by internal and external sources. Executes policy made at higher levels and provides policy, administrative and technical guidance. Coordinates and participates in the development and presentation of policy and execution training for customers and staff. Incorporates new ideas and methodologies and applies new and innovative practices as appropriate.
4. Implements the organization's self-inspection program; reviews formal inspection reports, audits, complaints, and other reports to ensure adverse findings are addressed/corrected within the allotted time frame. Directs self-assessment activities of subordinate supervisors. Evaluates unit programs to ensure compliance and performs as the squadron focal point for major inspections. Directs the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, consolidation, and submission of all required reports within established deadlines to higher level management. Participates in formal and informal management planning, policy and decision-making sessions. Participates in conferences, workshops and other meetings with key personnel concerning Force Support matters involving the changing of mission requirements, new laws and/or directives.
5. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.

Military Grades: Officer

• Minimum Military Grade: NLT O-1/2Lt
• Maximum Military Grade: NTE O-3/Capt

Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.

IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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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.