THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA) This position is part of the IN JFHQ IN HR, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number T5039000, T5030000, and T5827800. If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

Duties

Performs actions to initiate system on-line and off-line operations and ascertain and document systems status. Provides initial training to newly assigned HRO functional staff to familiarize them with operating remote terminals, coding and inputting transactions, and maintaining system security. Uses data system skills and human resources management and administrative knowledge to assist senior specialist in all aspects of analyzing and managing the automated personnel system. Ensures the integrity and upgrade of system hardware and communications required for continued operations through coordination and cooperation with responsible office, including local area network (LAN) operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• The employee will be required to take a drug test.
• 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 a Career Ladder position for a GS-09/11/12. This advertisement is written for the GS-09 level. Your qualifications for the GS-09, GS-11, and/or GS-12 will be determined by your resume and questionnaire responses.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to: 1.) Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2.) Plan and organize work; and 3.) Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled.Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: For GS09: At least 24 months experience or knowledge that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience or knowledge includes applying a basic knowledge of technician procedures that impact on or are related to automated personnel data system operating procedures, capabilities and requirements. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. Knowledge of all human resources functional areas and data requirements, human resource methods/practices, staffing, recruitment, benefits, position classification, terminology, provisions, and restrictions to translate human resource practices into information system requirements. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been 12 months specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. For GS11: At least 36 months experience or knowledge that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of Human Resource (HR) concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, precedents, rules and procedures of National Guard full-time employees (dual status (DS)/non-dual (NDS) status, Active Guard Reserves, Active Duty Special Work (ADSW), etc.), as they relate to system processes/functions capabilities and the infrastructure supporting the HR information system, sufficient to provide advice and guidance to state level HR management. Knowledge of the relationship between management needs and National Guard goals and objectives. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to develop and present organizational and position analyses to management to gain acceptance and understanding of findings and recommendations. Skill in conflict resolution and team building.To be creditable, specialized experience must have been 12 months specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. For GS12: At least 36 months experience or knowledge that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. This includes experience or knowledge in a wide range Human Resource (HR) concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide comprehensive HR management advisory/technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices. Skill in analytical, diagnostic, and qualitative/quantitative techniques sufficient to identify, evaluate, and recommend to management appropriate HR interventions to resolve complex, interrelated HR problems and issues. Knowledge in techniques developing new or modified HR work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective HR services to clients. Knowledge in a wide range of HR case law, principles, practices, and regulations sufficient to perform detailed analyses and draw conclusions on complex legal issues, problems, and situations and interpret/analyze precedent and substantive decisions, and/or legal opinions that various courts and administrative bodies have rendered. Skill in negotiation procedures and conflict resolution techniques sufficient for problem solving, advising management, and interacting (when required) with individuals in delicate/highly contested case matters and determinations. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with Department of Defense, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been 12 months specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 18 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below. If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo. If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo. If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo. If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: [email protected] The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.

Education

Combining Education and Experience:
Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 and GS-11. You may combine education with specialized experience to meet the length of experience requirement for GS-09 and GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address IN JFHQ IN HR 2002 South Holt Road Indianapolis, IN 46241 US
• Name: INNG STAFFING
• Phone: 317-247-3300 74011
• Email: [email protected]