SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY) Job in Des Moines, IA

Vacancy No. IA-12700658-AF-25-047 Department Air National Guard Units
Salary $89,341.00 to $116,148.00 Grade 12 to 12
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/21/2025 Close Date 3/10/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Des Moines, IA


Summary

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa Air National Guard. Military membership is required.

LOCATION: 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa

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Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the 132d Wing, Des Moines, Iowa Air National Guard. Military membership is required.

Duties

As a SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY), GS-0201-12 your duties are below.

  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. 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. (35%).
  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. (30%)
  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. (15%)
  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. Monitors the organization's internal metrics and other performance measurement indicators. Tracks customer satisfaction and takes appropriate actions to improve customer service when needed. (10%)
  5. 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. (10%)
  6. Performs other duties as assigned. D2697

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Air National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 03/10/2025 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.

Military Rank Requirements: ENLISTED (E-9 to E-8)

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Plan and organize work. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-0201-12: Must haveexperience in the following:
  1. 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade
  2. Experienced in planning for and executing all personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems. Expert in managing Army and Air National Guard organizational structures; organizational and manpower standards; manpower resources; military grades; manpower data systems; peacetime and wartime manpower requirements and utilization; and, commercial services to include, strategic sourcing.
  3. Experienced in operational readiness planning, personnel deployments, and writing various readiness status reports.
  4. Experienced in writing, designing, formatting, publishing, or presenting military or civilian briefings for senior leadership, conferences, workshops, or special committee reporting.
  5. Experienced in performing total-force personnel program requirements to accomplish labor union negotiations and agreements; skilled in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; civilian and military promotions; analyzing human resources personnel systems reports; skilled in directing position utilization; awards and recognition; evaluations, and performance management.
  6. Experienced in managing or conducting reenlistments; assignment or reassignment actions; education and training policy requirements; retraining procedures; retirement options; conducting disciplinary actions; or, applying force development and force shaping programs.
  7. Experienced in managing human resources development programs; education; voluntary education; advanced academic education; or, promotion testing and libraries.
  8. Experienced on mentorship activities.
  9. Experienced in career counseling, performance evaluations, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs, and, experienced in identifying concerns; assessing culture and environmental concerns; and, executing problem solving techniques and applications.
  10. Experienced in the allocation of military and civilian resources through execution and management of the applicable manpower documents and higher headquarters' manpower directives and requirements.
  11. Experienced in conducting performance management and productivity programs; assessing and documenting organizational performance; or, advising on process improvement options, best practices, and how to recognize optimal performance.
  12. Experiences in career broadening human resources programs such as, leading, planning and scheduling work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of assigning work requirements. Candidate must have experience that included training and guiding employees on human resources military and/or civilian programs and assigning applicable tasks. Must have experience in managing work functions and discipline requirements.
  13. Experienced in conducting employee performance evaluations; mentoring junior officers and enlisted employees, managing resources and budgets; and directing assigned work, and leading the employees on all program tasks, inspections, exercises, deployments, and/or mobilizations.
  14. Experienced in effectively and efficiently planning and scheduling work.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

Benefits

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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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position:

  1. Knowledgeable of the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response program.
  2. Skilled and experienced in assessing program status; and, advising senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, on the labor relations environment.
  3. Skilled in interpreting manpower, personnel, and equipment availability deployment readiness posturing and management.
  4. Skilled in maintaining sound appropriated and non-appropriate funds; and, financial/corporate standards with established internal controls.
  5. Competent in processing organization change actions to activate, inactivate, re-designate, or reorganize unit structures.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
  2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect. .

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.

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.

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Agency contact information

Christopher Powders
Address
IA 132nd Wing
3100 McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321-2799
US

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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