THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (T5), Position Description Number T5042000 and is part of the AL HRO Staffing ARMY, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: HRO, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW2 CHRISTOPHER S. WALKER

Duties

1. Provides comprehensive human resources (HR) management advisory and technical services for extremely complex ANG/ARNG organizations that are highly dynamic in nature. Administers the Civil Service Retirement Program (CSRS) and the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). Advises management and counsels employees on technical services that involve a wide variety of human resource programs such as health and life insurance, leave, Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA). Manages, administers and provides advice and assistance on compensation/pay programs including hours of duty, premium pay, and technician security clearances. Conducts program analysis to determine activity trends and compliance with program requirements. Advises management on potential program problems such as organizational patterns of leave usage or potential FECA abuse. Manages the leave donor program and approves requests for advance leave. Provides Social Security advice, interpretation of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and National Guard Bureau regulations on political activity and standards of conduct, Technician Assistance Program and Mass Transit Fringe Benefits Program. Independently resolves difficult issues/problems requiring consideration of the total HR Management Program. 2. Administers and provides advice on the performance management system. Develops new or modifies local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisors in support of the agency goals. Reviews performance standards and appraisals for regulatory compliance and analyses for trends and problem issues such as disciplinary, impact on employee morale, supervisors/managers responsibilities and legal implications. Provides coaching and counseling to managers and supervisors on performance issues such as performance improvement plans, recognition techniques and feedback on establishment of critical elements and standards. Develops administrative strategies and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements for managers/supervisors on performance-based issues. Participates as strategic partner to resolve performance and procedures are followed. Serves as the HRO coordinator and subject matter expert on performance based actions. Initiates and accomplishes coordination with other HRO Specialists, NGB, Hearing Examiner, labor union representatives, management and employees on performance based appeals. Assists HRO Specialists and managers with Reduction-In-Force actions. 3. Serves as the Program Manager for the Incentive Awards Program. Administers the awards program involving monetary and non-monetary recognition, incentive awards, and suggestion programs. Develops and provides managers and supervisors with guidance on program procedures. Maintains and monitors a tracking system to evaluate and provide management with reports of statistical information pertaining to status, financial impact, types and numbers of awards. Reviews requests to ensure ratings and justification for recommendations meet regulatory requirement. Conducts reviews to promote the effectiveness of the program and its goals. 4. Analyzes, interprets and clarifies policies, regulations, directives and other issuances by OPM, NGB and DoD for statewide application. Develops instructions pertaining to technician personnel administration policies and provides recommendations to the HRO, staff directors and major unit commanders to ensure compliance with requirements. Provides advice to managers, supervisors, and individuals who plan to enter on military duty regarding provisions of the law covering the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. 5. Administers the Workers' Compensation Program for the state and ensures program objectives and goals are achieved. Provides administrative and technical supervision to subordinates performing this function. 6. Ensures accurate and timely processing of personnel actions, Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for separations, within-grade increases, awards, etc., to include completion of supporting forms, records and documents. Ensures personnel actions are processed and copies are distributed to the appropriate supervisors and employees. Conducts internal audit of personnel actions processed to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Provides maintenance and security of the Official Personnel Folders (OPFs) ensuring that content meets regulatory requirements and are safeguarded under the Privacy Act of 1974. Ensures information coded into the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System is accurate and timely. 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. -A wide range of HR concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide comprehensive HR management advisory/technical services on substantive organizational functions and work practices.-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.-Techniques for developing new or modified HR work methods, approaches, or procedures for delivering effective HR services to clients.-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.-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.-Written and oral communication techniques sufficient to: develop/deliver briefings and correspondence; foster understanding/acceptance of findings; present arguments/ advisory opinions; and to prepare legal and case documents.

Education

NONE

Contacts

• Address AL HRO Staffing ARMY 1720 Congressman Dickinson Dr Montgomery, AL 36109 US
• Name: Mr. Christopher Walker
• Phone: 334-213-7733
• Email: [email protected]