THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a TITLE 5 HR SPEC (CLASS) (MI HRO), Position Description Number T5026000 and is part of the MI HRO Army, National Guard. ***This position is not to exceed 2 years, however may convert to permanent without further competition**

Duties

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION*** This position is located in a State Human Resources Office servicing both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) full-time personnel. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Human Resources advisor and technical specialist for position classification, position management, and compensation related areas (i.e. Environmental Differential Pay (EDP/Hazardous Duty Pay (HOP)/ Supervisory Pay Differentials/Wage Surveys/Grade and Pay Retention, etc.). This position also provides manpower advisory services for all levels of command, determines position requirements for structures for State Army National Guard organizations. Utilizes advanced knowledge of a variety of human resources management functions in coordinating actions for these programs. May oversee or accomplish work through an automated personnel system. 1. Plans, develops, directs and operates the Position Management and Classification program within the State Human Resource Office. Serves as the functional expert for the Position Management and Classification Program. Reviews policy and guidance from higher echelons. Develops local classification guidance to facilitate understanding of classification principles and processes. Develops local implementing instructions to include regulations and standard operating procedures. Coordinates the application and implementation of new guidance and assures consistency in interpretation. Reviews job descriptions, evaluation statements, documentation of position management studies, competitive levels, Iable ot Distribution and allowance ( I DAs) and Modification Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOEs) to ensure application of sound classification and position management principles. Reviews or initiates review of classification data to identify discrepancies and takes or ensures corrective action is taken. Determines proper response to higher echelon requests for data/information and coordinates or performs the gathering and compilation. Serves as specialist/troubleshooter with independent responsibility for resolving very difficult problems in the Position Management and Classification function. 2. Exercises delegated classification authority to develop and evaluate/certify position responsibilities for all positions within both the Army and Air National Guard, to include state employees, and/or contracted service employees. Applies classification standards and supplemental guidance to determine title, series and grade. Applies a thorough and comprehensive understanding of classification principles and concepts to interpret and adapt classification guides to secure sound decisions on positions for which the guides are only partially applicable and few precedents exist. Conducts on site or telephonic audits, prepares written evaluation statements as required by National Guard Bureau policy, and processes individual actions. Interprets and explains classification criteria and prepares and/or presents advisory opinions on the classification of positions. Provides advice and assistance with classification appeal procedures and ensures that appeal packages comply with DoD/OPM requirements. 3. The incumbent independently resolves difficult issues and problems requiring consideration of the total human resource management program. Serves as a technical expert on classification matters to advise the HRO and/or Adjutant General on program requirements and practices. Supported organizations typically include extremely complex position and organizational structures with closely aligned responsibilities to those on respective MTOE/TDA and UMD structures. Potentially, more than 50% of these positions involve joint operations, military support to civilian authorities, military readiness and training. Serves as the state's principal advisor and consultant to key management on the full range of position classification for a variety of professional, administrative, technical, and trades and labor occupations, including positions for which no classification or job grading standards exists. Certifies and implements standardized position descriptions. 4. Develops, coordinates, and maintains state plans/guidance. Conducts continuing reviews of position classification and position management programs. Develops, updates, and coordinates the Workforce Management Plan. Assists managers with planning and implementing reorganizations that frequently are the result of major mission changes or sweeping realignment of positions and personnel. Advises on organization structures, classification changes, position/employee impact and related actions to ensure regulatory compliance prior to implementing new structures. 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a valid civilian driver’s license.

Qualifications

In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Months Required: 36 Months 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. Knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of classification/position management HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies and precedents sufficient to provide state level comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational (ANG/ ARNG) functions and work practices. Ability to interact with all levels of management and labor unions as a strategic business partner in the delivery of classification and position management advisory services requiring a broad breadth of approach and intensity of analysis. A high degree of insight and sensitivity into the relationship between management needs and National Guard goals and objectives; and the relationship to program principles, practices and procedures is required. Ability to deal effectively with key management officials on highly controversial classification decisions and position management related issues in a manner that gains confidence in final state level decisions. Practical knowledge of other HRO specializations, i.e. recruitment and placement, employee relations, labor Relations, human resource development, equal employment opportunity, etc. for purposes of interacting and resolving issues. Knowledge of the different philosophies and structures of the ANG and ARNG within the state. Knowledge of the rules and procedures that apply to the various categories of National Guard full- time employees, i.e., dual status (DS), Title 5 employees, AGR, ADSW, state employees, contracted workers, seasonal employees, etc.

Education

No substitution of education allowed for this position.

Contacts

• Address MI HRO Army 3423 North Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Lansing, MI 48906 US
• Name: Brooklynn Richards
• Phone: 517-481-7690
• Email: [email protected]