Human Resources Specialist (Military)

Air National Guard Units • Bismarck, ND

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About The Position

This is a North Dakota National Guard Title 5 excepted service position with the ND JFHQ ANG. Military membership is not required. The position performs technical, administrative, and operational work supporting statewide military personnel programs, operations, and functions at the State Air National Guard Headquarters. The incumbent plans, organizes, and oversees activities within the headquarters’ administrative and personnel programs; uses office automation hardware, software, and peripherals; reviews outgoing correspondence for compliance, accuracy, and completeness; and integrates information technology into headquarters operations. The role also evaluates business-process methods and procedures, assists the Unit Training Manager with human resources and administration 3F0X1 training programs, and prepares and delivers briefings, training sessions, and consultations to commanders and other stakeholders.

The position requires federal employment suitability, the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance, and may require a trial period, irregular or overtime hours, temporary-duty travel, and driving with a valid license if driving is required. It is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty in preparation for or response to a state emergency or disaster. Permanent change-of-station costs will not be paid. Applicants must meet the specialized experience requirement, qualify through related graduate education, or meet the stated combination of education and experience. Education used to qualify must be supported by transcripts.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Specialized experience equivalent to one year at the GS-07 level, including applying HR management principles to military personnel programs; conducting research, data analysis, and reporting on personnel programs; serving as a technical advisor and counselor on personnel matters; and applying procedures for personnel actions, records management, and entitlement processing.
• Alternatively, a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; coursework must be directly related to the position. Related fields listed include accounting, business, finance, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, and organizational management.
• Alternatively, a qualifying combination of education and experience; only graduate education beyond the first year (18 semester hours) is creditable for the combination option.
• Applicants qualifying through education must provide transcripts. Applicants must provide experience dates, position title, how experience was gained, and hours worked per week.
• Experience descriptions must be in the applicant's own words; verbatim resumes or applications will not be considered.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.
• A valid driver's license is mandatory if the position requires the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle.
• Applicants subject to the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
• Applicants must meet any applicable priority placement or military spouse preference documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee administrative and personnel program activities within the State Air National Guard Headquarters.
• Perform technical, administrative, and operational work supporting statewide military personnel programs, operations, and functions.
• Use office automation hardware, software, and peripherals to complete administrative tasks.
• Prepare and review outgoing correspondence for compliance with Air Force instructions, policies, and format, and for accuracy and completeness.
• Integrate information technology into State Headquarters staff operations.
• Analyze, interpret, and evaluate current and proposed methods and procedures for business processes.
• Assist the Unit Training Manager in managing human resources and administration 3F0X1 training programs in accordance with command guidelines.
• Prepare and deliver briefings, training sessions, and consultations to commanders, staff agencies, and functional areas to secure cooperation, resolve issues, and convey information.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time