Human Resources Specialist T5

Air National Guard Units • Phoenix, AZ

22d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Arizona National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position in the AZ Human Resources Office ANG, Arizona National Guard, under Position Description Number PDT5938000. Located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office in Phoenix, Arizona, the position serves as a Human Resources Specialist in a developmental capacity. Work includes developmental and recurring assignments, special initiatives and projects, and preparation of correspondence and other documentation. The position may be filled at the GS-07 or GS-09 level, with grade-specific specialized experience requirements.

The incumbent must maintain a current state driver’s license and possess or obtain a secret security clearance within 12 months of appointment. The position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. Irregular or overtime hours may be required to support operational needs or contingencies, including work outside normal duty hours. Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation, and a trial period may be required.

Requirements

• For GS-07: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade; education or academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.
• For GS-09: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade; education or academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience.
• Demonstrate specialized human resources competencies, including familiarity with subject matter or processes used in DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force human resources programs.
• Meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Participate in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer Program.
• Possess and maintain a current state driver’s license.
• Possess or be able to obtain a secret security clearance within 12 months of appointment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Provide transcripts or other documentation supporting any educational claims.

Responsibilities

• Perform developmental assignments in human resources, with duties and complexity dependent on grade level.
• Independently perform recurring assignments of increasing difficulty and complexity, applying appropriate guidelines and procedures and resolving routine procedural or factual issues.
• Refer unfamiliar situations, deviations, or problems requiring assistance to a supervisor or higher-graded specialist when needed.
• Participate in and support special initiatives, studies, and projects, including researching policies, analyzing program data, and developing recommendations.
• Prepare reports, briefings, reference papers, and other project documentation, and present findings to relevant audiences as required.
• Draft or prepare correspondence and other documents, including newsletter items, responses to routine inquiries, reports, and letters.
• Use automated personnel systems to process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local checklists.
• Use software such as word processing and spreadsheets to support work assignments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed