Duties
1. 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 or consults with subordinate supervisors and Human Resources Specialists on 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. Evaluates subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Approves/disapproves leave requests.
2. Primary advisor to all levels of management that apply to all military personnel management. Oversees the development and administration of multiple military programs in order to maintain or increase overall personnel readiness. Responsible for military personnel management dispersed throughout the State. In the absence of the Assistant Human Resource Officer (Military), the incumbent of this position may have the overall responsibility for military personnel management's major duties and responsibilities. In addition to supervision, may perform work in one of the specialized branches: Education, Automation, Retirement, Enlisted, Officer, Health Services, Plans and Mobilization Readiness.
Education: Establishes the program, develops methods to achieve objectives, analyzes the needs of the service members for educational programs, oversees the implementation and operations of the incentives program, and serves as the State test control officer.
Automation: Plans, operates and administers the operation of the military personnel automation systems. Requires knowledge of a variety of human resources management functions in order to coordinate actions for this program.
Retirement: Implements DoD and NGB policy regulations in support of service members. Advises service members on retirement benefits, eligibility, and survivor benefits. Issues Notice of Eligibility for retirement benefits to service members.
Enlisted Branch: Implements enlisted personnel management, establishes policy and guidelines in accordance with US law, regulations, and directives.
Officer Branch: Implements officer personnel management, establishes policy and guidelines in accordance with US law, regulations, and directives.
Health Services: Oversee management of the line of duty, incapacitation pay, warrior transition unit, active duty medical extension, medical retention processing 2, and medical boards. Responsible for the periodic health assessments.
Plans and Mobilization Readiness: Oversees the management of soldier readiness processing, soldier readiness check, mobilization deployment, readiness exercise, liaising with mobilization and demobilization stations, and corresponding training support battalions, army regional command, and the respective mobilization brigade.
3. Coordinates, convenes, and/or participates in one or more of the following boards: Selective Retention, Qualitative Retention, Active Service Management Board, Officer Assignment, Officer Career Management, Select Train Educate and Promote, Standby Advisory, Awards, ect.
4. Performs other duties as assigned
5. Contact HRO for a full copy of the position description (PD).
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- May be required to successfully complete a minimum probationary period of up to 1 calendar year.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance within one year of hire. Failure to be able to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
- 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.
- Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the closing of the announcement.
- Must meet the definition of supervisory experience by the closing of the announcement.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-12 level, you must possess 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-11. 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. The incumbent of this position may have the overall responsibility for military personnel management's major duties and responsibilities. In addition to supervision, may perform work in one of the specialized branches: Education, Automation, Retirement, Enlisted, Officer, Health Services, Plans and Mobilization Readiness.
QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.
Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and responsibility. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder (https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/). If you choose to use your own resume, it must contain the following information organized by experience/position: (1) job title, (2) name of employer, (3) start and end dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY), (4) detailed description of duties performed, accomplishments, and related skills, and (5) hours worked per week (full-time employment and part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience). Federal experience/positions must also include the occupational series, grade level, and dates in which you held each grade level.
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information. Failure to provide the above information in your resume may result in your application being found "not qualified." Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
Your resume serves as the basis for experience related qualification determinations, and you must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable), as it relates to this job opportunity. Please use your own words, be clear, and specific when describing your work history. We cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.
Education
There is no substitution of specialized experience at the GS-12.
Benefits
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12737849
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.
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/.
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.