Summary
This position is for a SUPV HR SPEC (MIL), PD# T5908600, part of the Nevada National Guard. This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) of the NVARNG. The purpose of this position is to supervise and manage two or more of the following human resource programs: Officer Personnel Management (OPM), Enlisted Personnel Management (EPM), Standard Installation
and Division Personnel System (SIDPERS), Personnel Services Section, Medical Section, or the Education Section.
Clarification from the agency
First Area of Consideration will be On-Board employees, Second Area of Consideration will be all other NVNG members.
***This is an open announcement. The initial cutoff date for this position will be 27 February 2024 . Recruitment will continue through announcement closing date until the position is filled.***
Duties
1. Directly supervises and provides technical and administrative supervision over Human Resources Assistants (Military), Human Resources Specialists (Military), and specialist within the other specialized functions of the MILPO office. Formulates human resources and administrative procedures and policies based on the interpretation of regulations and directives from Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Army (DA), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB). As required, performs military human resources work in any of the program areas, for which assigned, for officer, warrant officer, and enlisted members and includes but is not limited to: enlistments, appointments, discharges, separations, branch transfers, interstate transfers, retirements, survivor benefits, Military Occupational Skill (MOS) changes, evaluation systems, awards/decorations, educational requirements (military or civilian), civilian education benefits, bonus/incentive programs, National Guard Bureau (NGB) waivers, etc. Resolves technical/policy issues presented by subordinates within the area of assignment. Convenes or participates in various boards which may include: promotion, awards, selective retention, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB), Incapacitation Review Boards, Medical and/or Physical evaluations, etc. Provides direct support to all units located within the state, their dependents, and retired members.
2. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned program areas, ensuring that legal and regulatory requirements are met. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and military human resources objectives and establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the same. Coordinates, plans, and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews and provides advice on organization missions, functions, and manning of serviced units. Identifies, analyzes, and provides recommendations to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. Identifies requirements and initiates requests for additional resources including personnel, overtime, equipment, supplies, and space to ensure success in meeting goals and objectives. Establishes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and reviewed at critical points. Accepts, amends, or rejects work presented by subordinates. Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive report with any corrective action taken to supervisor. Follows-up to ensure complete and quality resolution of discrepancies. Directs and oversees the research and response for congressional or high level headquarters' inquiries regarding military human resources matters.
3. Oversees and reviews the accounting of funds for accounts relating to the area of assignment which may include but is not limited to: NGB tours, incapacitation pay, medical care, clothing, educational bonuses and incentives, and recruiting and retention incentive payments; and requires exercising proper control measures, forecasting, and developing and conducting of internal audit reviews. As required, provides reports on audits and outlines any changes to be made as a result of the findings.
4. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Provides advice, guidance, and direction to employees on a wide range of military human resources and administrative issues. Interviews candidates for positions and 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. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
5. Performs other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- 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.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
COVID19 - To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have the skills in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; skills in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, skills in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:Must meet the non-supervisory GS-0201-11 qualifications, PLUS have 12 months of career broadening human resources program experiences in leading, planning and scheduling work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of assigned work requirements. The individual must have experiences that included guiding employees on human resources (military or civilian) program tasks. Experienced in conducting employee performance evaluations and mentoring employees; managing resources and budgets; and directing assigned work, or leading the employees on program tasks, inspections, exercises, deployments, and/or mobilizations. Experienced in effectively and efficiently planning and scheduling work. Experienced in leading people and human resources personnel activities that included directing and assigning tasks and projects. Experienced in structuring assignments to create viable procedures that resulted in measured and improved task processes. Experienced in creating and implementing improvements in mentoring programs and strategies, executing training applications and career development that resulted in the employees' increased performance values in quality work, timeliness considerations, and work efficiencies. Experienced in working within merit principles, equal employment, and affirmative action guidelines.
Education
There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.
Benefits
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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):
--As required, performs military human resources work in any of the program areas, for which assigned, for officer, warrant officer, and enlisted members and includes but is not limited to: enlistments, appointments, discharges, separations, branch transfers, interstate transfers, retirements, survivor benefits, Military Occupational Skill (MOS) changes, evaluation systems, awards/decorations, educational requirements (military or civilian), civilian education benefits, bonus/incentive programs, National Guard Bureau (NGB) waivers, etc.
--Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of assigned program areas, ensuring that legal and regulatory requirements are met. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and military human resources objectives and establishes policies and procedures for accomplishment of the same. Coordinates, plans, and schedules with other organization managers and customers as appropriate. Reviews and provides advice on organization missions, functions, and manning of serviced units.
--Oversees and reviews the accounting of funds for accounts relating to the area of assignment which may include but is not limited to: NGB tours, incapacitation pay, medical care, clothing, educational bonuses and incentives, and recruiting and retention incentive payments; and requires exercising proper control measures, forecasting, and developing and conducting of internal audit reviews.
--Learns about a situation and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management.
--Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. Completed application package includes the following:
NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.
1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
You will find the OF-306 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information". This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.
3. SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification)
You will find the SF-181 at this link: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf
4. Veterans' Preference (if applicable): When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You MUST also provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. An SF-50 is NOT acceptable documentation to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.
5. Other supporting documents: These Documents include but are not limited to SF50s (Current and Federal Employees) and current Transcript (Educational Requirements or Substitution of Experience for Education).
NOTE:
- Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
- Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
- If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
- Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12297952
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (8:59 PM Pacific Time) 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 Occupational Questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the Occupational Questionnaire, 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/.
DO NOT Email applications directly to the HRO unless there are extenuating circumstances, Please Call the HRO contact listed in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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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