IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION Open to current-on-board employees of the Iowa Air National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians) LOCATION: JFHQ-Air, Johnston, Iowa This is an intermittent position, not to exceed 6 months.

Duties

As a HR SPEC (MILITARY) (INTERMITTENT) (TITLE 5), GS-0201-12, you will perform the following duties. 1. Provides state level coordination of all military personnel programs, including but not limited to: enlistment, appointment, performance evaluation reports, promotions, officer and enlisted selective retention, discharges, separations, recruiting, retention, incentives, and training. Develops state-level programs, publications, policies, and procedures. Manages the state and federal programs for awards, decorations, special recognition, and other incentive/retention enhancement efforts. Monitors and executes state-level responsibilities regarding all military personnel assignments, reassignments, classification actions, and professional military education. Conducts in-depth research on difficult personnel cases, administrative matters, medical, and training problems.Provides technical and specialized data, background material and references, and determines solutions and courses of action to be followed. Monitors manning, manpower authorizations, and organizational changes. Maintains frequent contact with the National Guard Bureau (NGB), Air National Guard Support Center (ANGSC), Air Force Military Personnel Center (AFMPC), Air Reserve Personnel Center (ARPC), and other appropriate agencies. Coordinates a statewide incentive program, and serves as the focal point for all matters pertaining to the program. Works closely with the unit commanders and their representatives in the operation of the incentive program. Ensures that funds are only authorized to those specialties that the unit commander has designated as eligible consistent with valid unit manning vacancy requirements. Attends various meetings and conferences with representatives of NGB, ANGSC, the Adjutant General, the Administrative Officer, and unit personnel relative to overall procedures and operations of the program. Responsible for the management of the State ANG Retention Program forenlisted and officer personnel. Coordinates personnel policies, directives, and procedures to identify and eliminate ineffective procedures. Evaluates data, reports, studies, and other information as a basis for initiating corrective actions on programs. Recommends policies and procedures for enhancing both the state and Air National Guard Enlisted Retention Program. Evaluates the adequacy of national and state advertising programs. Coordinates with the Base Career Advisor to determine program needs, trends, and effectiveness. 2. Serves as principal assistant to the Administrative Officer and in his/her absence ensures continuity of operations. Assists in maintaining orderly and efficient accomplishment of the office administrative workload. Manages the state Officer Effectiveness Report Program. Provides information to staff personnel regarding trends, and informs commanders of current policies and procedures. Provides statistical data to management to assist in monitoring the program. Manages the federal and state ANG Military Awards Program. Develops and implements program guidance. Monitors the effectiveness, equitableness, and adequacy of unit level military awards programs. Identifies and recommends submission of military awards for headquarters unit personnel. Reviews subordinate unit military awards recommendations and forwards them to approving authorities. Assists in the investigation of and may represent the department on Congressional and other high level inquiries. Drafts official replies to Congressional inquiries. Executes similar duties regarding inquiries or complaints received from members of the State ANG. Reviews, staffs, and processes all line of duty investigations. Monitors the ANG Schools Program and performs follow-on training for Professional Military Education (PME) and all technical schools not associated with inactive duty training. Ensures appropriate orders are issued in accordance with governing directives. Advises units of requested school quota status. Ensures timely submission of required reports. 3. Conducts research on difficult individual personnel and administrative problems; provides technical and specialized data, background material, and references; and recommends solutions and courses of action to be followed. Drafts policies and procedures affecting personnel programs, administrative management, and program development for statewide implementation. Ensures directives are maintained in an up-to-date status by periodically reviewing for accuracy and completeness. Responsible for supervisory personnel management functions. Schedules and approves leave requests for subordinates; establishes performance standards and makes formal appraisals of work performance; practices good position management policy; initiates announcements of vacancies and makes selection from available candidates. Performs other duties as assigned. T5900000

Requirements

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Perform irregular/overtime hours in support of operational requirements and contingencies
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• 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.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. This is an intermittent position, not to exceed 6 months. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Must have a basic knowledge and experiences of personnel programs gained in a classroom or as an on-the-job trainee. Have knowledge-based competency of human resources business elements and can discuss terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to this competency. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 0201 12 - Applicant must have the following experience: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent in personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure, Requirement Determination, Program Allocation and Control, and/or Performance Improvement. Experienced in planning for and executing all personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems. Managing Army and Air National Guard organizational structures; organizational and manpower standards; manpower resources; military grades; manpower data systems; peacetime and wartime manpower requirements and utilization; and, commercial services to include, strategic sourcing. Experienced in operational readiness planning, personnel deployments, and writing various readiness status reports. Experienced in performing total-force personnel program requirements to accomplish labor union negotiations and agreements; skilled in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; civilian and military promotions; analyzing human resources personnel systems reports; skilled in directing position utilization; awards and recognition; evaluations, and performance management. Experienced in the allocation of military and civilian resources through execution and management of the applicable manpower documents and higher headquarters' manpower directives and requirements. Knowledgeable of the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response program. Skilled and experienced in assessing program status; and, advising senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, on the labor relations environment.

Education

Must have a high school diploma or a general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.

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

Contacts

• Address IA Joint Forces Headquarters Air 7105 NW 70th Ave Johnston, IA 50131-1824 US
• Name: Kristopher Constant
• Phone: 515-252-4677
• Email: [email protected]