HR SPEC

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION - INDEFINITE, with potential conversion to Permanent Status after 07 JUN 2031. This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC, Position Description Number NGD2958000 and is part of the Guam G1 Directorate of Manpower and Personnel, National Guard.

Duties

1. Provides technical assistance and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of training. Collaborates with the senior HRD in training and development activities, if applicable. Processes training request forms and training documentation. Updates completed training in Automated Civilian/Military Personnel Systems. Provides guidance to supervisors on planning job-related career development activities. Familiar with self-development activities, eligibility requirements, and regulatory requirements. Provides guidance to supervisors in the completion of Individual Development Plans and training documentation. Aids supervisors on employee training program requirements. Provides information on available training, clarifies eligibility requirement, and application procedures. Manages the planning and facilitating commercial in-house training. Helps determine and prioritize training needs assessment. Collaborates with Senior HRD, if applicable, with publicizing local courses and resource training opportunities. Conducts training surveys, analyzes the information obtained, and submits recommendations to the Senior HRD or supervisor. Conducts continuing analysis and evaluation of training program effectiveness. Uses various automated data from reports to evaluate funds usage and employee progression. Ensures employees and supervisors complete training evaluations. Analyzes training evaluations and makes recommendations on future schools and courses to meet training needs. Input training completion in Automated Civilian/Military Personnel Systems. Reviews travel documents, related to training, through automated systems. Creates purchase requisitions related to training expenses. Procures and maintains accountability of training materials. (25%) 2. Provides technical assistance and guidance to supervisors, leadership, and various staff members in the operation, maintenance, and capabilities of various Human Resource Information Systems (HRISs) such as automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services. Assists a senior HRSIS in directing and monitoring operations and maintenance of HRISs. Within the HRISs, analyzes quality control queries, rejected data entries, and data reconciliations. Analyzes reports and daily products to determine trends, identify problem areas, and recommend modifications, additions, or deletions of products. Responsible for analysis of HRIS generated reports ensuring they conform to requirements and meet quality standards. Provides advice on the use of data for compiling personnel and statistical reports and preparing personnel action documents. Applies a practical knowledge of human resources management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on, or are related to, HRIS. Researches and analyzes problems while monitoring actions requested to ensure that problems encountered are fixed. Reviews data flow action to ensure that interfacing systems are updated initiating the re-flow process when necessary. Ensures HRO staff is informed and trained on system changes including patches, messages, and system advisory notices. Identifies system operational problems and works with local Information Technology (I.T.) and NGB to coordinate activity for timely resolution. Serves as the backup for monitoring and controlling HRISs access. Performs user account management services by identifying users to be added/deleted/modified. 3. Consults with other Human Resources Specialist to facilitate Full-Time manning reporting. Reviews manpower documentation (Full Time Support Management Control System (FTSMCS)/Voucher, Tables of Distribution and Allowance (TDA), Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment (MTOEs), Unit Manning Document (UMD)). Advise HRO and leadership on changes to organizational structure. Compiles necessary statistics to reflect current status, and accurate consumption of allocated requirements and resources that will meet programmed year-end strength and future projections and requirements. Assist SHRS/HRO with advising State ANG Headquarters, Wing Force Support Squadron (FSS), G1 Military Personnel, and G3 Plans, Operations, and Training, and higher level leadership on changes to full-time resources or requirements. Monitors full-time manpower studies and application to manning documents and advises on and coordinates full-time personnel actions associated with manpower changes. Monitors Manpower Resource funding documents provided by National Guard Bureau (NGB) and advises leadership as necessary on funding/resource changes across or on changes to organizational structure. (50%) 4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and evaluation

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): 1. Knowledge of human resources management principles, policies, regulations, and procedures related to manpower, resource allocation, training and development, and HR information systems. 2. Knowledge of manpower and resource allocation principles and processes sufficient to review organizational and manpower documents, analyze staffing requirements, and identify the impact of funding or organizational changes. 3. Skill in utilizing Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and automated personnel systems to retrieve, analyze, reconcile, maintain, and report personnel and manpower data. 4. Ability to analyze personnel, manpower, training, and resource data; identify trends or discrepancies; and develop recommendations to support management decisions. 5. Ability to provide technical guidance and assistance to employees, supervisors, and management regarding training requirements, employee development, manpower resources, and applicable human resources policies and procedures.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, the following education is required to qualify for position: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

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/13076884 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/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing: (MANDATORY) Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name and job title. Hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment Pay Plan, Occupational Series, and Grade (if applicable) Duties performed. Note: Resume are limited to two (2) pages. Only the first two pages of the submitted resume will be reviewed and considered for qualification and rating purposes. OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment. (MANDATORY) Current Soldier Talent Profile dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from first line Military supervisor dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from Commander dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Transcripts, if applicable. College/Vocational school transcripts MUST be submitted in order to receive credit for education. Miscellaneous Items (i.e. Certifications), if applicable. SF-50 (Current or Former Federal Employees), if applicable. DD 214-Member copy, if applicable.

Additional information

If 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).