Duties
***THIS IS A TITLE 32 NATIONAL GUARD POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP***
This position is a single incumbency. This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO). The incumbent is the Assistant Human Resources Officer serving as the full assistant to the Human Resources Officer. The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with respect to all delegated authority by The State Adjutant General/Commanding General (TAG/CG) to plan, direct and administer all HR programs for all Army and Air National Guard (ARNG/ANG) Full-Time Workforce (Military-Active Guard and Reserve Status and Civilian-Title 5/32) within the State/Territory/District of Columbia (S/T/DC).
1. The incumbent serves as a full assistant to the Human Resources Officer. The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with advising TAG/CG, staff elements, and operating official on matters pertaining to manpower and HR management. Develops and administers S/T/DC rules and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), and Air Force (DAF), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and other Government Agencies.
a. HR Development: Directs the planning, operations, and administration of determining and documenting training needs, evaluating training courses, assigning priority to training plans and evaluating training accomplishments. Ensures preparation of budgetary recommendations for training needs, allocation of quotas, and scheduling of personnel for training. Plans and administers Full-Time Workforce career development programs.
b. Employee Benefits: Directs the planning, operations, and administration of the S/T/DC federal employee benefit, leave, such as health, life insurance, dental, vision, leave Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements, limited duty, and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA), available retirement programs and options.
c. Equal Opportunity Programs: Applies Equal Opportunity (EO)/EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination.
d. HR Information Systems: Directs the planning, operations, and administration of the HR Information Systems (automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services).
e. Military (AGR): Directs the planning, operations, and administration of the Full-Time Support (FTS) Title 32 ARNG and ANG AGR programs.
f. Performance Management and Employee/Labor Relations: Directs the planning, operations and administration of programs advising both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to performance management, and employee recognition and incentive awards programs, conduct and discipline, the labor relations program.
g. Position Classification and Position Management: Directs the planning, operations and administration of the position classification and position management program, S/T/DC manpower policies and directs their implementation with OPM, DoD, DA, DAF, and NGB policies and authorizations.
h. Recruitment/Placement and Compensation: Directs the planning, operations, and administration of the S/T/DC merit promotion plan to include procedures for recruitment, placement, evaluation, and pay determinations. Directs the implementation and administration of special emphasis staffing programs. Ensures timely implementation of new wage scales or salary schedules and cooperates or participates in wage surveys.
i. Federal Funds Management: The incumbent of this position is responsible for the management of federal funds relating to the Full-Time Workforce personnel to include travel, salaries, training, and incentives costs. Establishes procedures and ensures expenditures are in accordance with extent and intent of appropriation.
2. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.
3. The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with directing HRO programs and projects, and carry out assigned missions; plans, directs, coordinates, and expedites special projects and actions appropriate for each program, when tasked will undertake special studies.
4. The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with responsibilities for mobilization planning as pertains to the requirements of the Full-Time Workforce and HR Office (HRO) responsibilities.
The above duty description doesn't contain all details of the official position description.
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/12789757
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Next steps
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