Supervisory HR Specialist (Title 5)

Summary

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is a Title 5 Excepted position open to the public. Military membership is not required, and Veteran's Preference applies. LOCATION:LOCATION: HRO, JOHNSTON, IOWA The incumbent serves as the principle advisor to the director of HRO, staff elements, and operating officials on matters of manpower and HR management with continuing responsibility for all aspects of technician management.

Duties

• As a Supervisory HR Specialist (Title 5), GS-0201-13, you will perform the following duties. 1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. (35%) 2. The incumbent provides advisory services to all levels of management of situations regarding Human Resources services. Oversees, develops, and interprets the development and administration of program activities, policies, instructions, and goals are in compliance with legislation, publications, regulations, and guidance from Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense(DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army (DA) and Air Force (DAF), and other governing agencies. The incumbent is responsible for the human resources management of employees, dispersed throughout the state, engaged in a variety of jobs under the Federal Wage and General Schedule pay systems, as well as military and state pay schedules. In the absence of the HR Officer, the incumbent of this position may have the overall responsibility for the human resources management major duties and responsibilities. Performs the full range of regular and reoccurring work in at least four of the following: (65%) a. HR DEVELOPMENT: Supervises and manages the planning, operations, and administration of determining and documenting training needs, evaluating training courses, assigning priority to training plans and evaluating training accomplishments. Ensures preparation of budgetary recommendations for training needs, allocation of quotas, and scheduling of personnel for training. b. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Supervises and manages the planning, operations, and administration of the state federal employee benefit, leave, such as health, life insurance, dental, vision, leave Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements, limited duty, and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA), available retirement programs and options. c. HR INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Supervises and manages the planning, operations, and administration of the HR Information Systems (automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services). d. MILITARY (AGR MANAGER): Supervises and manages the planning, operations, and administration of the Full-Time Support (FTS) Title 32 ARNG and ANG AGR programs. Supervises and manages the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting of state programs and policies impacting AGR vacancy announcements, accessions, retirements, and in-processing actions. Administers the AGR Control Grade usage and reporting tools. e. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE/LABOR RELATIONS: Supervises and manages the planning, operations and administration of programs advising both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to performance management, and employee recognition and incentive awards programs, conduct and discipline, the labor relations program. f. POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION MANAGEMENT: Supervises and manages the planning, operations and administration of the position classification and position management program, state manpower policies and directs their implementation with OPM, DoD, DA, DAF, and NGB policies and authorizations. g. RECRUITMENT, PLACEMENT, AND COMPENSATION: Supervises and manages the planning, operations, and administration of the state merit promotion plan to include procedures for recruitment, placement, evaluation, and pay determinations. Supervises and manages the implementation and administration of special emphasis staffing programs. Ensures timely implementation of new wage scales or salary schedules and cooperates or participates in wage surveys. Performs other duties as assigned. T5923000

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 0201 13 - Applicant must have the following experience: Must have at least 36 months experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. 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 factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. *Refer to the "How You Will be Evaluated" section for the KSA's* Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. ***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.

How to apply

To 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/13052904 A 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/.