This position is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and to Veterans following the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement plan. AGENCY: Minnesota Air and Army National Guard LOCATION: St Paul SELECTION OFFICAL: Mr Bryant Frie, 651.282.4551 This is an Excepted Service position in the Minnesota National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply.

Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A HR SPEC (CLASS), GS-0201-9, 1. Accomplishes position classification for Army and Air National Guard positions. Classification authority is for the establishment of local exception position descriptions and implementation of standardized/benchmark position descriptions for a variety of professional, administrative, technical (GS-09 and below) and trades and labor (WG-10 and below) occupations to include positions for which no classification or job grading standards exist. Within this authority, assists supervisors in determining the need for an exception position description and classifies the position based upon knowledge of the position and the organization's mission and structure. Endorses requests for the establishment of the exception position description to the appropriate manpower and National Guard Bureau offices. Assists with or implements classification releases and related manpower changes. Ensures timely implementation and initiates action to resolve problems or conflicts. Performs desk audits and makes classification determinations on positions within authority. Evaluates positions by reference to applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Position Classification/Job Grading Standards and National Guard Bureau (NGB) procedures determining pay plan, occupational series, grade and title; and prepares appropriate evaluation statements. Provides advice on classification appeal procedures and furnishes evaluation reports and other required information to OPM/Department of Defense (DoD), as appropriate. (30%) 2. Provides management advisory services. Advises on classification impact when changing or creating duty assignments. Issues dealt with are usually related to a specific request relating to a single problem in the area of classification or position management. Administers segments of a periodic or organizational review program and conducts random desk audits as part of the review process. Advises supervisors and employees on grade determining factors, position design concepts, supervisory ratio, impact on other positions, etc. Ensures position structures achieve the optimum balance between economy, efficiency, skills utilization, and employee development. (30%) 3. Reviews requests for personnel and position actions to determine impact on position classification and position management matters, referring those that are highly complex or controversial in nature to the supervisor for resolution. Coordinates personnel actions with the appropriate HR Specialists, as necessary. Restructures positions to grades below journeyman level for staffing, trainee, and upward mobility purposes. Using appropriate classification standards prepares and classifies statements of differences and amendments to standard position descriptions as required. Responsible for maintaining full-time manning documents. Reviews and updates competitive level codes. (20%) 4. Responsible for input of manpower and classification related transactions into the automated personnel system. Designs and generates reports from the system. Performs quality reviews of information maintained and final products to ensure correctness of data. Researches discrepancies/rejects and works with the appropriate specialist to resolve problems. Assists in the review, preparation and publication of the state's Position Classification and Position Management and EDP/HDP plans. Assists in the review of full-time manpower requirements and documents. Participates in the wage survey process. Assists in the education of managers and supervisors relative to their position management responsibilities through formal classroom and one-on-one training. Maintains necessary reference material including Position Classification and Job Grading Standards, OPM Operating Manuals, NGB regulations, Recruitment and Placement Guides, and other references. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description. 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. Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and, civilian promotions. Experienced in advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options. Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs. Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures. Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques.

Education

EDUCATION:
A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired.

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 MN HRO JFHQ 600 CEDAR STREET SAINT PAUL, MN 55101 US
• Name: Giacomo DiGiacomo
• Phone: 651-282-4171
• Email: [email protected]