Human Resources Specialist

Army National Guard Units•Topeka, KS

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position in the KS Joint Forces Headquarters, National Guard. The Human Resources Specialist, GS-0201-11, advises and supports State managers, supervisors, and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement for professional, administrative, technical, and clerical occupations. The specialist plans and administers merit promotion and recruitment/placement programs; educates commanders, managers, and supervisors on federal hiring programs, regulations, and policies; responds to workforce inquiries; and recommends resolutions to complex, interrelated HR issues. The position coordinates with NGB-J1-Functional as needed and attends national recruitment and placement workshops. The specialist reviews determinations made by lower-graded staffing specialists and processes personnel action and recruiting requests. The role evaluates work processes, provides training, checks accuracy and applicability against regulatory and statutory guidance, and recommends effective alternatives where needed. Other duties may be assigned. The position works a 5/4/9 compressed schedule: five workdays followed by four workdays, with eight nine-hour days, one eight-hour day, and one scheduled day off per 80-hour pay period. The schedule may change based on mission requirements. Situational telework is permitted only, including emergency and prescribed unscheduled telework. The position is designated Essential Personnel and may be called to duty for state emergency or disaster responses, subject to the stated annual limits. Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of HR concepts, laws, and/or regulations sufficient to provide analytical and diagnostic advice to management and organizational leadership.
Experience encompassing human resources program business competencies and familiarity with subject matter or processes used in HR programs associated with DoD, the U.S. Army, or the U.S. Air Force.
Ability to analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
Ability to plan and organize work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers and contribute to a cooperative working environment.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within one year of appointment.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be required to work irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours.
May be required to perform duty in preparation for or in response to state emergency or disaster declarations.
May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary duty.
If required to drive a motor vehicle, must possess an appropriate valid driver's license.
For applicable male applicants born after December 31, 1959, registration under the Military Selective Service Act is required.
Post-high-school education or military/civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience; GS-11 education substitutions include a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.

Responsibilities

Advise and support State managers, supervisors, and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for varied occupations.
Plan and administer merit promotion and recruitment/placement programs.
Educate commanders, managers, and supervisors on federal employee hiring programs, regulations, and policies.
Respond to workforce inquiries and recommend solutions to complex, interrelated recruitment and placement issues.
Coordinate with NGB-J1-Functional as required.
Attend national recruitment and placement workshops.
Review and verify determinations made by lower-graded staffing specialists.
Process requests for personnel actions and recruit-to-fill actions.
Evaluate work processes and provide training.
Ensure work is accurate and consistent with regulatory and statutory guidance.
Recommend effective or alternative actions where needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families.
Applicants hired into the position may qualify for a recruiting or relocation incentive.

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