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HR SPEC (R&P/COMP)Department of the ArmyArmy National Guard UnitsMS JFH HROverview
##### Open & closing dates
10/15/2019 to 10/29/2019This job will close when we have received 100 applications which
may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
GS 9
##### Salary
$51,440 to $66,868 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent
##### Work schedule
Full-TimeLocation1 vacancy in the following location:-Jackson, MS 1 vacancyRelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleNo- DutiesSummaryTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO
MILITARY REQUIRMENT.This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (R&P/COMP), Position
Description Number PDT5042000 and is part of the Mississippi
National Guard.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs a HR SPEC (R&P/COMP), GS-0201-9, you will provide support for
recruitment and placement, military technician compatibility,
permanent change of station moves, pay setting, recruitment and
retention allowances, and reduction-in-force. Accomplishes work
through the use of a variety of automated personnel systems and
programs.Provides advice and support to managers, supervisors, and the Human
Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for a variety
of professional, administrative, technical and clerical occupations
GS-09 and below and for wage grade occupations WG-10 and below.
Assists in planning and administering the merit promotion and
recruitment/placement program. Identifies appropriate qualification
standard to be applied, validates hire authority, develops position
announcements, locates position applicants, develops candidate
evaluation criteria and evaluates candidate eligibility, and refers
qualified candidates for selection consideration. Reviews and
verifies information on requests for vacancy announcements to assure
correctness. Notifies candidates of the results of their
application. Maintains necessary documents associated with merit
placement, applicant supply, Department of Defense (DoD) Priority
Placement Lists, and Over-graded Technician Listings. Accumulates
and analyzes statistics concerning recruitment and placement
function such as turnover rates, quit rates, promotions, minority
hire rates, hiring lag time, etc. Conducts exit interviews to
identify potential program or management deficiencies. Uses
information for analyzing trends, considering program adjustments,
managerial/supervisory training needs, etc. Assist in conducting
long-range planning for projected mission and/or organizational
changes to formulate a placement plan.Ensures required selection documentation and information contained
thereon is correct including military compatibility; checks medical
certificates and reports from references; checks security
requirements; initiates select/non-select letters, etc. Counsels and
registers employees in the DoD Priority Placement Program and/or OPM
Interagency Placement Assistance Program as appropriate. Interprets
and applies State pay setting tools such as highest previous rate
rule and recruiting and retention incentives. Analyzes technician
and payroll information to identify and resolve pay-setting errors
or discrepancies. Sets rates of pay for General Schedule (GS) and
Federal Wage System (FWS) technicians for appointments, transfers,
promotions, changes to lower grade, and changes between GS and FWS
pay systems.Provides advice on military technician compatibility issues and
delegated personnel authorities. Provides guidance to supervisors,
managers and military commanders on assignment of technicians to
compatible military assignments. Ensures excepted technicians
maintain the Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)/Air Force
Specialty Code (AFSC) commensurate with the technician position held
and are militarily assigned to the unit in which they are employed.
Ensures current employees in non-compatible status obtain the proper
AFSC/MOS and/or correct military assignment. Assists supervisors and
management in achieving compatibility. Initiates or recommends
approval of appropriate waivers as required.Assists technicians with permanent change of station moves.
Initiates transportation agreements. Completes travel orders
authorizing various entitlements. Obtains necessary funds from NGB
or state Comptroller as appropriate. Provides counseling to
employees on entitlements, rights, and obligations. Coordinates with
travel offices and employees to facilitate movement of household
goods. Reviews requests for extension of temporary quarters and
makes recommendations for approval. Initiates transportation
agreements. Completes travel orders authorizing various
entitlements.Assists in conducting reductions-in-force (RIF). Develops
competitive levels and maintains retention registers. Evaluates
qualifications and military assignment factors to reassign displaced
employees. Assists in developing, coordinating, and maintaining
state plans/guidance. Assists in educating commanders, managers, and
supervisors on the various programs. Responds to inquiries on
recruitment and placement related matters from the serviced
workforce and coordinates with NGB-HR as required. Attends national
recruitment and placement workshops.Performs other duties as assigned.Details of the duties and responsibilities are contained in the
applicable position description located online, on the FASCLASS
website.
https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/searchfs/searchfasclass.aspTravel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Supervisory statusNoPromotion PotentialNone
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Position Description Managers
- RequirementsConditions of EmploymentA high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma
is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited
college/university is desired. A graduate degree from an
accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent
professional military education school is optimum.Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates
must have a valid state driver's license.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security
clearance of the position.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor
Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment)
of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic
violence may not perform the duties of this position.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships
with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working
environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty
hours; overtime may be required.
The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly
impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of
your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and
regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing
mission.
QualificationsGENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Applicant's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and
behaviors) must include military and civilian experiences, completed
education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities,
and training program accomplishments. The following seven basic
qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series
GS-0201 career levels:
- Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively,
efficiently, and accurately;
- Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of
speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication;
- Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
- Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and
briefings;
- Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or
distress levels; and,
- Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and
interpreting program material.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
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.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.f. This job will close when we have received 100 applications
which may be sooner then the closing date.EducationThere is no substitution of education for specialized experience.Additional informationIf you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are
required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the
Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or
you are not eligible for appointment in this agency
(https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do
not have in electronic form, view the following link for information
regarding an Alternate Application
https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=AlternateApplicationInformationHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting
documentation will be used to determine if you meet the
qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally
qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared
to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your
level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported
by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or
you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are
found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred
to the selecting official for employment consideration.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceSecretDrug test requiredNo- Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application
Package which includes:Resume
Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the
specialized experience described in this announcement.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material
or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and
qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this
vacancy.
For qualifications determinations your resume must contain
SALARIES, HOURS WORKED PER WEEK, AND THE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR
EACH JOB.
Example:
$55,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2001-July 2009 or
January 2001-present.
If your resume does not contain this information, your application
will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration
for this position.If you have recently retired from military service in the last 180
days, you must upload your retirement DD 214 with your
application.Veterans' Preference (if applicable): When applying for Federal
Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt
(CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the
questionnaire. Disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point
preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must
also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference"
AND required proof as stated on the form. You must provide a
legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of
service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on
active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days
you must submit documentation related to your active duty service
which reflects the dates of service, character of service
(honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point
preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must
also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference"
AND required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is
required to award preference. An SF-50 is not sufficient to
adjudicate preference. For more information on Veterans'
Preference, please visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.If you are a current or former Federal employee, a copy of your most
recent SF-50 is required. The SF-50 that indicates proof of status
(for example, whether you were a career or career-conditional
employee); proof of duty station location, and identifies your
position title, series, grade, step, salary, tenure, and type of
service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a
higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide
a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to
your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of current status.
Do NOT submit an award SF 50, or a General Adjustment SF-50 as proof
of status or Time in Grade.:If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsA career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal
benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.- How to ApplyTo apply for this position, you must complete the online
application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation
specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the
Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10628055A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will
need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not
have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning
the application.Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting
documents to be included with your application package. You will
have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in
your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may
take several hours to clear the virus scan process.After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package,
complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem
appropriate and click to continue with the application
process.You will be taken to the online application which you must complete
in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application,
verify the required documentation is included with your application
package, and submit the application.To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS
account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your
applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application
Status will appear along with the date your application was last
updated. For information on what each Application Status means,
visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.Agency contact informationJennifer PowellEmailjennifer.d.powell12.mil@mail.milAddressMS JFH MS HR
1410 Riverside Drive
Jackson, MS 39202
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsOnce your online application is submitted you will receive a
confirmation notification by email. Your application will be
evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your
eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you
will receive another notification regarding the status of your
application.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/548831100. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.