THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (CLASS), Position Description Number T5026000/ T5017000 and is part of the DE Delaware JFHQ Army National Guard, National Guard.

Duties

1. Provides continuing position classification services to support organizations which are composed of positions performing work of a mental and judgmental nature such as that typical of professional, scientific, administrative and technical fields. Organizational settings are complex and unstable because of rapid changes in technology and/or continually changing concepts of the basic missions of supported organizations. Applies classification standards and supplemental guidance to determine title, series and grade. Applies a thorough and comprehensive understanding of classification principles and concepts to interpret and adapt classification guides to secure sound decisions on positions for which the guides are only partially applicable and few precedents exist. Conducts on-site or telephonic reviews, prepares written evaluation statements as required by National Guard Bureau policy, and processes individual actions. Provides technical advice to assist managers and supervisors. Interprets and explains classification criteria and prepares and/or presents advisory opinions on the classification of positions. Provides advice and assistance with classification appeal procedures and assures that appeal packages comply with NGB/DOD/OPM requirements. 2. Provides technical advice to facilitate full and responsible management advisory services to assigned organizations such as planning and performing studies to identify long and short-range personnel needs, advising on organization structures to meet management needs, and solving problems dealing with morale, turnover, job dilution or expansion. Assists with planning and implementing reorganizations that frequently involve major mission changes or sweeping realignment of positions and personnel. Advises on organization structures, classification changes position/employee impact and related actions to assure regulatory compliance prior to implementing new structures. Anticipates problems that evolve from the complex and dynamic nature of organizations served and provides innovative solutions that accommodate managers' needs without compromising fundamental personnel management principles. Applies comprehensive knowledge of classification and position management concepts, thorough understanding of assigned organizations, sound working knowledge of other personnel fields, and broad human resources management knowledge to identify and analyze problems, investigate and determine possible solutions, and prepare and/or present recommendations from a comprehensive management standpoint. 3. Conducts position management and classification studies and surveys following established procedures to schedule, report and present results and recommendations. Researches organization and position structure, conducts on-site or telephonic reviews, and completes studies for reorganizations, application of new classification standards, consistency reviews, and other surveys for program review. Provides advice concerning principles and procedures of position management and classification to staff and to employees, supervisors and managers during the survey/study process. 4. Leads or participates in a variety of classification programs including, Environmental Differential Pay (EDP), Hazardous Duty Pay (HDP), Wage Survey, draft classification standards, competitive level descriptions, and various initiatives. Provides advice and assistance on automated personnel programs and classification system and organization/position requirements of the Defense Civilian Personnel Data Systems (DCPDS). Inputs and retrieves data from DCPDS, assures accuracy of organization and position data, and initiates corrective action when necessary. Coordinates program requirements with management and other personnel as necessary. 5. As a HR Specialist working in a HRO, exercises an expert level of knowledge and skill in applying the full range of HR methods, principles, practices and evaluative methodologies sufficient to advise on and/or resolve the full range of operational problems which range from recurring through complex and unprecedented. Utilizes a wide range of HR practices, laws, regulations, policies, and precedents sufficient to provide expert HR management advisory and technical services on complex and wide-impacting customer functions and work practices. Uses detailed analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend in-depth alternatives with impact analyses to management to find appropriate HR solutions; uses non-standard operating practices or highly modified HR work procedures for delivering effective HR services to Army and Air National Guard customers; and provides written and oral communication techniques sufficient to develop and deliver briefings, project papers, status/staff reports, and correspondence to managers to foster understanding and acceptance of HRO findings and recommendations. Contact HRO for a full copy of the GS-11 or 12 Position Descriptions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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 a Secret security clearance within one year of hire. Failure to be able to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must meet the definition of specialized experience by the closing of the announcement.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-09 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. 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 processing assignments or reassignment actions. 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. 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 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: GS-12: Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 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 HR SPEC Classification 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. 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 processing assignments, reassignments or manpower personnel actions. Competent in position classification requirements, regulatory guidance, 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. 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 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. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Qualification factors include education and competencies in the human resources program. Candidate's competencies are evaluated on the basis of duties performed. The applicant's resume package may include military and/ or civilian human resources experiences and experiences in writing military and/ or civilian performance reports; awarded training certificates; and official college transcripts. The resume must clearly demonstrate the individual's possession of the competencies needed to fully perform the Series GS-0201 work, as defined in the applicable position description's specified grade, duties, and responsibilites.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience.

GS-11 - 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

GS-12 - No substitution of education at the GS-12 and above

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 DE Delaware JFHQ Army National Guard 250 Airport Road New Castle, DE 19720 US
• Name: Phillip Garrett
• Phone: 302-326-7114
• Email: [email protected]