Supv Hr Spec

Summary
IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
Open to employees of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard (Title 5 and Title 32 Military Technicians).
LOCATION: JFHQ-Human Resources Office, Johnston, Iowa
This job is open to

• Internal to an agency
  Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency
This position is a Title 5 Excepted position open to employees of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard (Title 5 and Title 32 Military Technicians). Military membership is not required.
Duties
As a SUPV HR SPEC, GS-0201-12, 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 and diversity 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. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. (35%)
2. In addition to supervision, performs work in one segment of a specialized function, such as classification, labor relations, employee relations, employee benefits, human resource development, equal employment opportunity, information systems, or HR support for military personnel as follows:(65%)
Labor Relations: Advises both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to conduct and discipline, the labor management relations program, employee benefits and entitlements and contributions to the accomplishment of special programs. Directs the initiation and administration of disciplinary and non-disciplinary adverse actions. Manages the overall labor relations issues in a state with diverse labor organizations and a high level of labor activity.
Compensation: Oversees the establishment of state policies for use of compensation tools (e.g., highest previous rate, EDP/HD), and recruitment and retention tools. Supervises the administration of pay setting and compensation regulations and tools. Reviews requests for recognition from labor organizations and recommends appropriate courses of action. Coordinates with labor organizations and their representatives when necessary. Directs the administration of the incentive awards, troubled employee and other employee relations.
Human Resource Development: Establishes and administers a system for determining and documenting training needs, evaluating training courses, assigning priority to training plans and evaluating training accomplishments. Ensures preparation of budgetary recommendation for training needs, allocation of quotas, and scheduling of personnel for training. Plans and administers employee career development programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity: Develops and administers the equal employment opportunity programs. Coordinates procedures for monitoring progress of minorities and women, and providing documentation required from records within the office.
Employee Relations: Performs administrative, technical or evaluative work concerned with establishing and maintaining employer-employee relationships that contribute to satisfactory productivity, motivation, morale, and discipline.
Information Systems: Plans, operates and administers the operation of the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System. Requires knowledge of a variety human resources management functions in coordinating actions for this program.
Employee Benefits: Work that involves providing guidance and consultation to employees, former employees, annuitants, survivors, and eligible family members regarding retirement, insurance, health benefits, and injury compensation. T5023
Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Perform irregular/overtime hours in support of operational requirements and contingencies
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• 3. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless approved in advance by the TAG.

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.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE - 1 year of experience that demonstrates the ability to:

1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
2. Plan and organize work.
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 0201 12 -GS-12 applicant must have at least 36 months of the following experience:

1. Experience, education, or training involving the administering, delivering, maintaining, advising, and adapting advanced concepts, principles, and theories of Human Resources to the unique organizational, management, and mission requirements.
2. Experience assisting in the development of Human Resources policies and procedures.
3. Experience advising management on Human Resources principles and practices.
4. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
5. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.
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.
Additional information
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a 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.
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 04/04/2024. 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.

• Benefits
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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSA's (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below:

1. Knowledge of a variety human resources management functions in coordinating actions for this program.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. 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.
  2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, SF-50, DD 214, VA disability letter/documentation, ect.
     
     1. (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).
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
  schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
• 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/12366433
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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  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 re...