Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required.

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

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 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. (40%)
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. (35%)
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…. (25%)
4. Performs other duties as assigned D2003P01

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 Army 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 12/12/2025 . 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: WARRANT OFFICER (CW3)

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: Experience that demonstrates the ability to:

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.

• 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade
• Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
• Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
• Experience providing advice, guidance, and direction to employees on a wide range of military human resources and administrative issues.
• Experience to oversee the development and administration of multiple military programs in order to maintain or increase overall personnel readiness.
• Experience to oversee management of the line of duty, incapacitation pay, warrior transition unit, active duty medical extension, medical retention processing 2, and medical boards.
• Experience with the periodic health assessments

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. Knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of military human resources management and the ability to adapt these to meet mission requirements of the state
2. Knowledge of a variety of human resources management functions
3. Knowledge of an administrative nature in the processing of military personnel action requests

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.

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