This position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASS/RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT), PD# T5027000 , part of the Nevada National Guard. The purpose of the position is to serve as the state Human Resources Specialist for administering the recruitment, placement, compensation, and classification programs. Accomplishes work through the use of a variety of automated personnel systems and programs.

Duties

1. Incumbent performs a combination of functions and serves as an advisor to management and employees by providing comprehensive human resources (HR) services on classification, position management strategies, recruitment, internal placement, and pay flexibilities associated with the activities services by the HRO. Work involves duties such as position and organization structuring, establishing competitive levels for reduction and force purposes, merit placement, etc. 2. Classification: Designs and accomplishes organizational position management surveys. Advises on supervisory ratios, appropriate use of assistant and lead positions, position and manpower design concepts, fragmented organizational structures, grade controlling factors, etc. Conducts continuing review of position classification and workforce management programs. Develops local classification guidance to facilitate understanding of classification principles and processes. Develops, updates, and coordinates the Workforce Management Plan. Incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining a state Environmental Differential Pay (EDP)/Hazardous Duty Pay (HDP) plan, and providing assistance/guidance to managers and supervisors regarding EDP and HDP issues. Establishes or assists in establishing state policy on supervisory pay adjustments. Educates commanders, managers, and supervisors on the various programs through formal classroom and one-on-one training. Certifies and implements standardized position descriptions. Ensures timely implementation of classification releases/manpower changes, and initiates action to resolve any controversial problems or conflicts. Works with managers and supervisors to determine the need for and classifies exception descriptions based upon knowledge of the position and the organization's mission and structure. Reviews and approves amendments to position descriptions. Provides advice and assistance on classification appeal procedures; ensures that appeal packages comply with Department of Defense (DoD)/Office of Personnel Management (OPM) requirements. Reviews proposed organizational structures based on management needs, local realignments, force structure changes, appropriate position classifications and agreement with the basis for the manpower requirements of the organization. Monitors fill rates of manpower requirements for agreement with National Guard Bureau and State Adjutant General's guidance and makes recommendations for potential organizational fills based on force structure changes, funds availability, and mission requirements. Reviews requests for personnel and position actions to determine impact on position classification and workforce management matters. 3. Recruitment and Placement: Explains merit principles and the various staffing methods, with emphasis on special interest programs such as Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, employment of the physically handicapped, etc. Seeks candidates from a variety of sources, conducts interviews and evaluates qualifications and eligibility for positions being filled. Ensures selecting official has a reasonable number of well-qualified candidates from which to choose. Researches and prepares replies to Congressional inquires relating to employment. Researches and develops solutions and strategies to recruitment and retention problems that integrate a variety of flexibilities. Provides technical assistance to managers in developing justifications for requesting the use of special salary rates, recruitment bonuses, retention allowances or other authorities. Responsible for the development and implementation of plans to accomplish a statewide technician placement and recruitment program, ensuring merit principles, NGB, DoD, OPM guidelines, policies, regulations, labor agreements, and statutory requirements are complied with. Administers merit placement plan; provides guidance and assistance to supervisors and/or designated subject-matter experts in the development of job analysis and ranking criteria; prepares announcements and receives applications; determines nature of action and legal authority under which action is to be processed; ensures time-in-grade requirements are met; establishes and certifies accuracy of rates of pay for all placement actions in accordance with appropriate regulations. 4. Counsels and registers employees in the DoD Priority Placement Program and/or OPM Interagency Placement Assistance Program and/or Displaced Employee Program as appropriate. Defends recruitment and placement actions taken in accordance with policies, regulations, and procedures in the event of recruitment or placement grievances. Manages technician permanent change of station moves by initiating transportation agreements, completing travel orders authorizing various entitlements, and obtaining necessary funds from NGB or state ARNG/ANG Comptroller as appropriate. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 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 36 months specialized experiences 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.

Education

There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.

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

Contacts

• Address NV HRO ARMY 2460 Fairview Drive Carson City, NV 89701 US
• Name: CURT KOLVET
• Phone: 775-887-7390
• Email: [email protected]