TITLE 32 HR SPECIALIST (MILITARY) GS-0201-11

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Open to Areas 1, 2, 3 AND 4. DEFINITION FOR AREAS OF CONSIDERATION IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Position Description # D1051P01

POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO). The incumbent serves as the State Level Expert/point of contact for the Army National Guard (ARNG) and/or Air National Guard (ANG) Full Time Support (FTS) Title 32 Active Guard Reserve (AGR) program. The incumbent ensures all program activities, policies, instructions, and goals are in compliance with legislation, publications, regulations, and guidance from Department of Defense (DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army (DA) and/or Air Force (DAF), and other governing agencies.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Advises the management on matters relating to Active Guard/Reserve (AGR) personnel; drafting and providing input to State personnel plans and procedures based on interpretation of regulations and directives from the Departments of the Army and National Guard Bureau (NGB). Provides guidance on the career management program in conjunction with NGB personnel management tools to ensure normal progression of career patterns and professional development in assignments, promotions, military education, and qualification in primary and alternate specialty. Ensures the accuracy of career management records and provides counseling to AGR personnel on assignment potentials. Plans and executes the AGR recruitment and placement program for the State. Develops recruitment and placement policies. Advises on the placement and promotion boards which involves but not limited to determining what positions are to be filled; providing eligibility requirements; and ensuring candidates are properly qualified for certification to the selecting supervisor. Advises management in the coordination of AGR procurement with higher headquarters, unit commanders and other Federal and State authorities, as required, to ensure adequate replacements are available when needed.; Ensures accurate and timely processing of all additional personnel actions to include new hires and transfers/reassignments.

2. Provides advice and guidance covering a wide variety of financial policies and requirements, accounting, budget-related and analytical duties. Reviews and process's structure source documents (Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDAs), Modified Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOEs), Unit Manpower Document (UMD), and manpower reports) applicable to AGR positions within the ARNG and/or ANG. Performs quality reviews of information maintained and final products to ensure correctness of data. Researches the source documents for discrepancies and works with the appropriate specialist to resolve problems. Assists in the education of managers and supervisors relative to their position management responsibilities through one-on-one training. Assists with monitoring of year-end closing to ensure proper and full use of provided funds, with no anti-deficiency violation. Interprets budgetary policies, guidance, and procedures issued by higher headquarters, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and Congress to independently develop and issue subsequent policies/guidance covering funds distribution and use. Provides advice and assistance to the HRO Budget Analyst and/or the USPFO on matters such as the amount and types of funding available, the purposes for which the funding may be legally used, the timeframes in which the funds or authority must be used, trends in obligation/expenditure rates, and the effects of budgetary changes (e.g., hiring freezes, continuing resolution authorities, restrictions on travel, etc.).

3. Serves as an advisor to commanders and interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, staff members and individual military members. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures applicable to military personnel programs and provides guidance to all users. Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote full understanding of all aspects of the assigned program. Provides commanders, supervisors, and HRO staff with a variety of statistical data or reports pertaining to AGR issues to assist in HR management decisions. Responds to correspondence (general, other agency, congressional, etc.) regarding military personnel issues. Researches, prepares response, and maintains action file.

4. May have limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among HRO ARNG and/or ANG employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. May approve emergency leave for assigned employees in extenuating circumstances. Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, recognition of outstanding performance.

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in military assignment in WV's National Guard, and is 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.
• Male applicants 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.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a 2 year probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

Qualifications

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E4 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E7

Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume.

You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy.

All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position.

***ENLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY***
All enlisted applicants who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work experience that demonstrates the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to successfully perform the duties of this position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level that demonstrates at least three of the following: applying human resources principles, laws, regulations, policies, or procedures to support HR advisory or operational work; using HR systems or workforce data to analyze issues, prepare reports, or support decision-making; preparing or reviewing HR documents, personnel actions, or workforce materials for accuracy and compliance; and coordinating HR service delivery with employees, supervisors, HR staff, or program offices to resolve issues or move work forward.

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 minimally qualified, your documents will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

• Plagiarism in an applicant's resume from any position description or qualification standard written by NGB or OPM will result in an automatic disqualification.
• HRO will not search for missing information or infer about aspects of an applicant's application. The information therein must be clear and unambiguous for an eligibility determination.
• DSG and M-Day applicants will be required to include their part-time experience or current status in the West Virginia National Guard in their resume to prove eligibility for Consideration in Area 3.
• All supporting documentation required for eligibility certification will be explicitly listed in the Required Documents section on USA Jobs. Applicants that fail to produce all documents listed in this section before the announcement closes will be disqualified.
• Resumes alone are not sufficient as proof of documentation.

If you are found eligible, you will be referred in numerical order of area of consideration to the hiring manager for employment consideration. If you are found eligible and were not referred to the hiring manager, then your application will be held until the hiring manager requests your respective area.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

If you do not submit these forms, you will be deemed ineligible, and your name will not be referred to the hiring manager.

1. Resume
   • Must provide Military Rank/Pay Grade for current members serving in the Armed Forces.
   • Include DSG/M-Day assignment information or provide other supporting documentation (v-MPF RIP, NGB 23A, etc.)
   • Cannot exceed 2 pages
2. SF-50, AGR Orders, or ADOS Orders (Only if you are a fulltime employee of the National Guard)
   • Must be up-to-date and current
3. Transcripts/Degree (If you wish to be certified based on education)
4. Certification (If it is required in this announcement)

Your responses to the Qualifications Questionnaire; this questionnaire is filled out via the USA Jobs Announcement through www.usajobs.gov. ALL applications and supporting documents MUST be submitted through www.usajobs.gov electronically and must be submitted prior to midnight of the closing date. Mailed, e-mailed, hand-delivered, and faxed applications will NOT be accepted or considered. Missing required documents will prevent you from being found eligible for this position and will prevent you from being referred to the hiring manager.

DO NOT SUBMIT MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION

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