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 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 found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSA's (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below: Advanced knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities and serve as a technical resource to management and HR specialists on difficult or controversial issues. Ability to communicate with managers and leadership regarding HR subject matter. Skill in making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listening effectively and clarifying information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communications. Skill in conducting research and determining appropriate application of laws, regulations, policy, or other directives and interpretative instructions for use in assigned HR action and in making decisions and recommendations. Skill in analyzing complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions. Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives. Skill in writing clear, concise, explanations of policy, regulations, decision documents and etc. for various audiences Working knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment. Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.

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/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, SF-50, DD 214, VA disability letter/documentation, ect. (In order to claim Veterans Preference a VA disability letter or legible copy of your DD214(s) annotating dates, campaign medals, and character of service (honorable, general, etc.) must be submitted for consideration). Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employeesmust submit the following documentation: -DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1) - SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status - Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation: - DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4) - Sponsor's PCS Orders - Proof of Military member's current active duty status - Marriage Certificate

Additional information

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a SECRET clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment. TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: Your performance and conduct. The needs and interests of the agency. Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/16/2026. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOU NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying. Annuitants other than DSR annuitants hired on or after November 25, 2003, shall not have their salary offset by the amount of the annuity received for the period of reemployment in accordance with section 9902(h) of Reference (b). These individuals shall receive full salary and annuity during the period of reemployment; they shall not be considered employees for the purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of Reference (b) (e.g., ineligible for retirement deductions, ineligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan); and their period of reemployment shall not be creditable for a supplemental or redetermined annuity.