THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (CLASS/RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT), Position Description Number NGT5027000 and is part of the MD HRO, National Guard.

Duties

1. Incumbent performs a combination of functions and serves as an advisor to management and employees by providing comprehensive human resources (HR) services on classification, position management strategies, recruitment, internal placement, and pay flexibilities associated with the activities services by the HRO. Work involves duties such as position and organization structuring, establishing competitive levels for reduction and force purposes, merit placement, etc. (30%)2. Classification: Designs and accomplishes organizational position management surveys. Advises on supervisory ratios, appropriate use of assistant and lead positions, position and manpower design concepts, fragmented organizational structures, grade controlling factors, etc. Conducts continuing review of position classification and workforce management programs. Develops local classification guidance to facilitate understanding of classification principles and processes. Develops, updates, and coordinates the Workforce Management Plan. Incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining a state Environmental Differential Pay (EDP)/Hazardous Duty Pay (HDP) plan, and providing assistance/guidance to managers and supervisors regarding EDP and HDP issues. Establishes or assists in establishing state policy on supervisory pay adjustments. Educates commanders, managers, and supervisors on the various programs through formal classroom and one-on-one training. Certifies and implements standardized position descriptions. Ensures timely implementation of classification releases/manpower changes, and initiates action to resolve any controversial problems or conflicts. Works with managers and supervisors to determine the need for and classifies exception descriptions based upon knowledge of the position and the organization's mission and structure. Reviews and approves amendments to position descriptions. Provides advice and assistance on classification appeal procedures; Recruitment and Placement: Explains merit principles and the various staffing methods, with emphasis on special interest programs such as Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, employment of the physically handicapped, etc. Seeks candidates from a variety of sources, conducts interviews and evaluates qualifications and eligibility for positions being filled. Ensures selecting official has a reasonable number of well-qualified candidates from which to choose. Researches and prepares replies to Congressional inquires relating to employment.Researches and develops solutions and strategies to recruitment and retention problems that integrate a variety of flexibilities. Provides technical assistance to managers in developing justifications for requesting the use of special salary rates, recruitment bonuses, retention allowances or other authorities. Responsible for the development and implementation of plans to accomplish a statewide technician placement and recruitment program, ensuring merit principles, NGB, DoD, OPM guidelines, policies, regulations, labor agreements, and statutory requirements are complied with. Counsels and registers employees in the DoD Priority Placement Program and/or OPM Interagency Placement Assistance Program and/or Displaced Employee Program as appropriate. Defends recruitment and placement actions taken in accordance with policies, regulations, and procedures in the event of recruitment or placement grievances. Manages technician permanent change of station moves by initiating transportation agreements, completing travel orders authorizing various entitlements, and obtaining necessary funds from NGB or state ARNG/ANG Comptroller as appropriate. Counsels' employees on entitlements, rights, and obligations regarding permanent change of station (PCS) moves. Coordinates with travel offices and employees to facilitate movement of house hold goods. (10%) Compensation: Develops, recommends, maintains, and applies State's highest previous rate and other compensation programs such as use of recruitment and retention tools. Sets rates of pay for General Schedule (GS) and FWS for appointments, transfers, promotions, changes to lower grade, and changes between GS and FWS pay systems. Responds to inquiries on recruitment, placement and related matters from the serviced workforce and coordinates with NGB-HR as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-09 : 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade 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. Quality of Experience: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, GS-09: master's or equivalent graduate degree

or2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

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 MD HRO Human Resources Office Baltimore, MD 21201 US
• Name: Erica Sesker
• Phone: 667-296-3507
• Email: [email protected]