SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY) (Title 5) Job in Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA

Vacancy No. IA-12704577-AR-25-053 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $74,539.00 to $96,896.00 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/27/2025 Close Date 3/7/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Camp Dodge Military Reservation, IA


Summary

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
Open to current on-board Title 5 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is not required.

LOCATION: G1 Retirement Services Officer, Johnston, IA

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current on-board Title 5 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is not required.

Duties

As a SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY) (Title 5), GS-0201-11, you will perform the following duties.

  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. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. 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. (25%)
  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 (Reorganization / Activation / Deactivation, etc.), functions, and manning of serviced units, including reorganization, activation, deactivation, and transformation. Identifies, analyzes, and provides recommendations to supervisor on significant issues and problems related to work accomplishment. (20%)
  3. Formulates human resources and administrative procedures and policies based on the interpretation of regulations and directives from US law, the Department of Defense (DoD), the Department of Army (DA), and the National Guard Bureau (NGB). Drafts and implements State policy based on the aforementioned policies. Implement program policy from NGB in accordance with State's strategic objectives. Manages the use of funds for accounts relating to the area of assignment and requires exercising proper control measures, forecasting, and developing and conducting of internal audit reviews. (20%)
  4. Coordinates, convenes and/or participates in various boards which may include the following: promotions, DA Boards, awards, selective/qualitative retention boards, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB), Incapacitation Review Boards, Medical and/or Physical evaluations, etc. Develops initial MOI, policy and guidance for implementation of board results. Establishes analysis systems to ensure actions are timely and to ensure effectiveness of programs. Performs self-inspection and presents detailed and comprehensive reports and recommendations with any corrective action taken to supervisor. (20%)
  5. Directs and oversees the research and response for congressional or high level headquarters' inquiries regarding military human resources matters. Provides supervision in technical and administrative guidance over Human Resources Assistants (Military), Human Resources Specialists (Military), and specialists within the other specialized functions of the MILPO. Plans and schedules work of subordinates based on organization priorities. Provides advice, guidance, and direction to employees on a wide range of military human resources and administrative issues. (10%)
  6. Conducts briefings, training, and workshops for subordinate major commands, managers, JFHQ staff and senior leadership on military personnel programs of responsibility. Participates in Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP) and unit mobilizations/de-mobilizations. Develops plans and policies then implements military personnel programs in support of statewide responses for defense of the Homeland, natural and/or man-made disasters, pre- and post- deployment activities, and Department of Homeland Security contingency plans. Participates in continuity of operations training and real world events as needed. Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. (5%)
  7. Performs other duties as assigned. T5033

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Perform irregular/overtime hours in support of operational requirements and contingencies
  • Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
  • 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.
  • The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.

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.

The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.


MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience that manage, supervise, administer, advise on, or deliver human resources management products or services

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:GS020111- Applicant must have the following experience:
  • 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 with training and development principles, theories and methods.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management in the delivery of human resource services requiring a broad approach and careful analysis
  • Experience with written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers in order to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations
  • Working knowledge of how multiple automated systems are structured and modified in order to set up validation strategies for reports generated from system or to troubleshoot when systems do not work. Ability to use continually changing automated systems in order to get data in and out.
  • Skill in coordinating constantly changing program/project requirements in order to minimize disruptions.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.M., if related


You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Additional information

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.

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).

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 03/07/2025. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOU 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.

Annuitants other than DSR annuitants hired on or after November 25, 2003, shall not have their salary offset by the amount of the annuity received for the period of reemployment in accordance with section 9902(h) of Reference (b). These individuals shall receive full salary and annuity during the period of reemployment; they shall not be considered employees for the purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of Reference (b) (e.g., ineligible for retirement deductions, ineligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan); and their period of reemployment shall not be creditable for a supplemental or redetermined annuity.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSA's (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below:

  • Knowledge of, and skill in, applying a wide range of military personnel human resource management concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies and precedents; a wide range of military personnel concepts (recruitment, promotions, replacement, medical, retirement, etc…), practices, regulations, etc.; a full range of US laws, regulations, principles and practices sufficient to provide state level comprehensive military personnel management advisory and other technical services to organizational functions.
  • Knowledge of training and development principles, theories and methods.
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management in the delivery of human resource services requiring a broad approach and careful analysis.
  • Analytical, diagnostic, qualitative, and quantitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to resolve complex interrelated HR problems and issues;
  • Working knowledge of how multiple automated systems are structured and modified in order to set up validation strategies for reports generated from system or to troubleshoot when systems do not work. Ability to use continually changing automated systems in order to get data in and out.
  • Skill in coordinating constantly changing program/project requirements in order to minimize disruptions.
  • Ability to participate in strategic planning to see where the organization is headed, to provide a pathway there, and to take full advantage of modern technology.
  • Written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers in order to foster understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations.

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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
  2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, SF-50, DD 214, VA disability letter/documentation, ect.
    1. (In order to claim Veterans Preference a VA disability letter or legible copy of your DD214(s) annotating dates, campaign medals, and character of service (honorable, general, etc.) must be submitted for consideration).

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/12704577

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 G1 DCSPER
7105 NW 70th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
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.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.