THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT. This National Guard position is for a HR ASST, Position Description Number PDT5093000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.

Duties

As a HR ASST, GS-0203-7, you will provide limited technical assistance to Human Resources Specialists within the office and to managers, supervisors, and technicians of the serviced organization for a wide range of human resources matters. Performs work in two or more of the following human resource specialties. May accomplish work through the use of an automated system. 1. Processes a wide range of human resources transactions related to recruitment and placement, classification, employee relations, human resource development, and/or incentive awards. These duties require a technical understanding and knowledge of numerous human resources guidelines, directives, procedures, policies, and precedent situations, which involve analyzing the interrelationships and impact that various personnel actions, in different functional areas, may have on technician personnel. 2. Provides technical assistance in the area of recruitment and placement. Participates in the execution of the merit placement/promotion program. Advises and provides procedural and technical guidance to managers, supervisors, and applicants on recruitment and placement, qualification requirements, merit promotion procedures, transfers, eligibility determinations, methods of recruitment, and initial employment. Reviews and verifies information on requests for vacancies to determine the nature of the staffing action required and to ensure correctness. Prepares and distributes vacancy announcements. Conducts initial interviews and contacts applicants for dual status and Title 5 employment and furnishes information regarding vacancies and mandatory requirements for eligibility in the ARNG/ANG technician program. Analyzes and evaluates individuals' applications to determine basic eligibility. Evaluates relative quality and value of experience, training, education, and performance in relation to requirements of positions for all positions GS-07 and WG-08 and below. Reviews, evaluates and develops specialized qualification requirements, knowledge, skills and abilities statements. Assists the specialist in the recruitment and evaluation of applicants on the basis of need for candidates in special categories (i.e., key staff, handicapped, etc.). Provides advice and assistance in restructuring of positions for fill at lower grades determining selective placement factors, ranking factors, crediting factors, and the degree to which each factor is met. Prepares and maintains records and reports and performs post audits and maintenance of merit promotion files. 3. Assists classification specialist by performing job audits and making classification determinations on a variety of clerical, and technical occupations (GS-07 and below) and Wage Grade occupations where standards clearly apply. Develops position descriptions for restructuring purposes, and prepares amendments and statements of differences. Interviews supervisors and employees and researches pertinent regulations to gain information relative to the position. Performs a variety of support work for the specialist, such as compiling and tracking program indicators, maintaining records on surveys and position reviews, maintaining reference materials such as position classification and job grading standards, Technician Personnel Regulations, organization charts, position descriptions, and evaluation statements, and monitoring timely implementation of classification releases. Participates in processing classification appeals by ensuring appropriate information is included. Performs position control to ensure validity of personnel and position action requests, and to determine impact on position classification and position management. 4. Provides technical assistance in executing the employee relations program. Provides specific advice and guidance to supervisors, managers and employees on a variety of employee relation's matters, to include resolving minor employee problems. Conducts fact-finding investigations, researches pertinent guidance to assist in problem resolution, and responds to inquiries regarding requirements of proposed actions. Advises on non-controversial issues, such as regulatory and procedural authorities relating to performance and performance-ratings, disciplinary problems, employee dissatisfaction, indebtedness, work habits, unexcused absences, and provides guidance on alternatives and possible solutions. Explains provisions of employee benefits and services programs, to employees and supervisors on matters relating to Workers' Compensation such as determination reassignments and light duty. Coordinates with Department of Labor as necessary. 5.Provides assistance to the Human Resources Development Specialist. Assists in planning and developing courses based on the needs of the organization and workforce. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Work performing clerical, assistant, or technical work which requires knowledge of the procedures, established guidelines, and techniques involved in carrying out the work of the organization. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions. Experience performing personnel transactions. Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. c. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

Contacts

• Address MS JFH MS HR 1410 Riverside Drive Jackson, MS 39202 US
• Name: Brandy Luke
• Phone: 601-313-6278
• Email: [email protected]