This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (MIL), Position Description Number NGT5041000 and is part of JFHQ-G1. This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: - T5 Excepted or Competitive service employees with permanent or indefinite tenure (tenure group 1, 2, 3) of the South Dakota National Guard - T32 Dual-Status permanent or indefinite employees (tenure groups 1, 2, 3) of the South Dakota National Guard

Duties

As a HR SPEC (MIL), GS-0201-9, you will: This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) of the Army National Guard (ARNG). The purpose of this position is to provide technical expertise and guidance for all military personnel assigned in the state, and oversee the functions of one of the following human resource programs: Officer Personnel Management (OPM), Enlisted Personnel Management (EPM), Standard Installation and Division Personnel System (SIDPERS), or the Personnel Services Section.

Requirements

• 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.
• Required to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• 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. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved.

Qualifications

General Experience: Experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. Specialized Experience: For GS-07: At least one year of basic knowledge and working experience in personnel programs gained as a volunteer, in a classroom, or as a trainee. Have basic knowledge competency of human resources business elements and can discuss terminology, concepts, merit principles, and issues related to this competency. Experienced in using reference and resource materials and experienced in program functions such as, maintaining personnel records, counseling, or classification and assignments. Experiences may include performing personnel functions associated with preparing and maintaining position descriptions and manual records, personnel classification or usage, quality force management, managing personnel records and researching record data. Experienced in operating a computer, utilizing multiple computer programs, and performing keyboard functions. Must have at least three months experience, education, or training which provided a basic working knowledge of personnel programs. For GS-09: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description. Must have knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement. Have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing. Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and, civilian promotions. Experienced in advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options. Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs. Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures. Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a separate sheet(s) addressing the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) and how they relate to work experience, education or training. Skilled in the use of automated systems to prepare reports and correspondence required by the organization. Knowledge of administrative functions. Knowledge of personnel transactions. Skill in analyzing information, to determine its relevance, and to provide options to management/supervisors/military members regarding appropriate course of action. Knowledge of the organizational structure and requirements of the ARNG for that state suitable to provide advice to commanders, unit administrators, and military members concerning the area of program specialty. Knowledge of applicable regulations relating to the field of military human resources management and the area of assignment. STATEMENT OF DIFFERENCES: Applicant(s) selected will be appointed as a GS-7 or GS-9 depending on his or her education, training and experience as noted above. If the individual is appointed at the GS-07, the supervisor, employee, and HRDS will initiate a training agreement. When the required training has been successfully completed, the employee may be promoted to GS-9 without further competition.

Contacts

• Address SD JOINT FORCE HEADQUARTERS 2823 WEST MAIN STREET RAPID CITY, SD 57702-8186 US
• Name: Angela Sharpe
• Phone: (605) 737-6659
• Email: [email protected]