PUERTO RICO NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT COLA: 2.63% Duty Location: JFHQ-PR, Human Resources Office (HRO), Benefits Section, Fort Buchanan, PR

Duties

Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete an online Onboarding process.

Requirements

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance for the position.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the Government Travel Credit Card (GTC) as a condition of employment.
• Federal employees currently serving in the excepted service (Title 32) must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the Title 32 excepted service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title 5 excepted service position.
• 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 and will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Must possess a valid PR state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicle in accordance with Service specific Vehicle Operations Directives.
• 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.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: HRO MUST process and clear the Department of Defense (DoD), Priority Placement Program (PPP), prior to advertising all internal and external job vacancies and promotion announcements. Veteran's preference will be considerate for vacancies under merit promotion when an agency accepts applications from individuals outside its own workforce. Area 1 = All permanent employees (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard Area 2 = All indefinite employees (NG T32/NG T5) within Puerto Rico Army National Guard Area 3 = Currently serving members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard (M-Day) Area 4 = Prior (former) members of the Puerto Rico Army National Guard Area 5 = Current Federal Employees (from any agency) Area 7 = US Citizens First round consideration will be given to Area 1 Candidates (All other Areas will be screened only in the event that there are no qualified or recommended Candidates). DUTIES: As a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS), GS-0201-07, you will assist higher-graded personnel specialists in the performance of their assignments in two or more of the specialized personnel series. As a HR SPEC (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS), GS- 0201- 09, you will provide technical, procedural, and evaluative assistance in the area of employee benefits, performance management, and/or compensation for both Army and Air National Guard organizations. Performs work in one or more of the above human resources specialties. Accomplishes work through the use of an automated personnel system. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Working Environment: Work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. Travel is required for the purpose of meeting with management, conducting on-site training, attending national workshops, symposiums, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: You will lose consideration for the position if your application does not include all the information/documents requested on the vacancy announcement. The USAJOBS Resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you met the required GENERAL and SPECIALIZED experience. Experiences copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and will disqualify you from the position. Military (part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the military provided such service is related to the position to be filled. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training which involves the exercise of analytical ability, judgment, discretion, plan and organize work, identify significant factors, and recognize solutions, personal responsibility, and application of a substantial body of knowledge of principles, concepts and practices applicable to one or more fields of administration or management. Experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07: Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year of the specialized experience at the next lower level GS-05 or the equivalent TWELVE (12) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as assisting higher-graded specialists in projects; providing a wide range of services; applying appropriate techniques and methods in at least two or more personnel management areas; managing, supervising, advising, and delivering human resources management products or services; developing, planning, interpreting and analyzing polices; providing support to health care management officials by analyzing, evaluating, and/or coordinating health care delivery systems and operations; operating a computer, utilizing multiple computer programs, and performing keyboard functions. GS-09: Applicant must possess at least ONE (1) year of the specialized experience at the next lower-level GS-07 or the equivalentTWENTY-FOUR (24) months of specialized experience performing or supervising duties such as providing technical guidance and procedural assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees in executing a variety of employee benefits' programs; developing and carries out specific projects to accomplish the technical support mission of the Human Resources Office; reviewing and interpreting policies, directives, and other issuances by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), National Guard (NGB), Department of Labor (DOL), and outside control agencies; serving as a technical expert in matters regarding employees' claims for Workers Compensation; investigating facts and developing cases relative to on-the-job injuries, illnesses, processes non-routine and routine claims; providing information and assistance to claimants and supervisors concerning processing procedures; providing counseling to employees and supervisors on matters relating to workers' compensation; assisting in administering the retirement programs; providing counseling to management, employees, retirees, and family members on the complex retirement insurance benefits, entitlements/options; providing advice and assistance to supervisors and managers on preparation of performance standards and appraisals; counsels managers and employees on rights and obligations under the leave programs. Note: Employee must comply with the Individual Development Plan to be elegible for promotion at the full grade level.

Education

SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-07: Successful completion of a full4- year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in an accredited college or university, (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 6 months of specialized experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position.

GS-09: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement in an accredited college or university, (30 semester's hours or 20 classroom hours of instruction per week) for 6 months of specialized experience. Courses must be directly related to the work of the position

Copy of official/student transcripts must be included in order to receive credit for education. Unofficial transcripts from internet or with alterations will not be considered. To receive credit for education the information must be included in the education section of the Resume.

Contacts

• Address PR JFHQ Human Resources Office ARMY BLD 545 Fort Buchanan, PR 00934 US
• Name: Catherine Concepcion
• Phone: 787-289-1491
• Email: [email protected]