Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This National Guard position is for a Human Resources Specialist (Military), Position Description Number D2082000 and is part of the KS 69th Troop Command Kansas Army National Guard.
This job is open to
National Guard and reserves
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Clarification from the agency
Current members of the Kansas Army National Guard
Duties
As a SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), GS-0201-11, you will develop, implement and evaluate the personnel and administrative policies for the Brigade/Group/Troop Command. Serve as the primary advisor for the command in the areas of personnel, legal, and medical operations. Provides oversight for and consolidates unit level feeder reports. Analyze and/or prepares the personnel reporting areas of the Brigade/Group/Troop Command level organizational readiness report. Review legal documentation and provides recommendations for appropriate actions and/or forwarding to higher headquarters. Develop command level guidance and oversees the implementation of the enlisted promotion management system. Ensure timely completion of military personnel evaluation reports. Provides assistance and guidance in the preparation of officer promotion packets for required board actions. Responsible for planning and coordinating health service support (i.e. annual medical certification, vaccinations, physicals, profiles, medical review boards, etc) for the command. Execute command level inspections in the area of personnel and administration. Plan for the establishment and operation of the Administrative and Logistics Operations Center. Develop and implement tactical standing operating procedures for personnel and medical operations. Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5-day workweek, then a 4-day workweek (eight 9-hour days and one 8-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80-hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements.
Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- KANSAS NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED.
- This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
- Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
- Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
- Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND OPM PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK"
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance within one year of appointment.
Qualifications
Military Grades: O-3 through O-4
Compatible Military Assignments: Immaterial
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors, this includes military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments:
*Skilled 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;
* Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
* Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and,
* Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower level, in human resources programs, such as federal civilian, military, or National Guard with knowledge of a wide range of military human resource management concepts, regulations, policies, procedures, analytical methods, and techniques sufficient to provide comprehensive guidance to the command and staff within a Brigade/Group/Troop Command and making day-to-day decisions for the commander in the area of personnel assignments.
Supervisory Specialized Experience: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel and task management.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is mostly sedentary. No special physical demands are involved. There may be some walking, standing, bending, or carrying of light items.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The employee works in an adequately lighted and ventilated office environment and observes normal safety precautions.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was 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 be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Applicants hired into this position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.
If you are currently receiving a military bonus, prior to applying for or accepting a T32 Technician position please verify with your education/retention and services office to ensure your bonus will not be negatively affected.
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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.
PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC WHEN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
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.
Required Documents
If you fail to properly upload ANY required document, your application will not be considered. Please carefully review which documents are required. Preview all uploaded documents to ensure you uploaded the CORRECT document.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume: Resumes must be no longer than two-pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. Your resume must show relevant work experience descriptions that demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. Resume must include job title and employer, detailed duties and accomplishments written in your own words (do not plagiarize), employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending dates with month/year, hours per week and salary. For current Federal employees or previous Federal employees, provide your position title, pay plan, series and grade. Resume must show applicants name and contact information.
2. For current Federal employees: Provide the latest SF50, Personnel Action reflecting your current pay and position.
3. DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1), SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and a copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT, IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE, EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. You must upload the applicable documents with your application package. These documents will assist the staffing specialist in determining your eligibility and competency qualifications.
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.
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/12947912
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.