HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (T32)
What you'd do
THIS IS AN AIR NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: 148th FSS LOCATION: Duluth, Minnesota SELECTING OFFICIAL: Maj Brent Micken, DSN: 825-7205, Comm: 218-788-7205 AIR NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED Appointment is subject to 2 year trial period IAW EO 14284
Major duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (T32), GS, 0301, 9, Coordinates Personnel Management Activities (30%) Serves as a technical and subject matter expert on military personnel management policies, procedures, and regulations. Provides guidance and training to lower graded HR Specialists on various personnel actions, including promotions, reassignments, evaluations, and awards, to ensure alignment with mission requirements and organizational goals. Creates, reviews and develops performance standards, assists in setting expectations, and provides feedback on work quality, performance and progress for subordinate administrative personnel. Prepares, awards, and disciplinary documentation for supervisory review and action as required. Identifies developmental needs and coordinates training to improve staff proficiency. Assists in managing leave schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels. Identifies and refers complex military and civilian personnel issues to supervisor and works closely with Force Support Squadron, State Human Resources Office, and other supporting organizations, as needed, to find resolutions to issues. Human Resources and Administrative Support Functions (30%) Coordinates human resources and administrative support for military personnel within the unit. Serves as primary contact for unit level military personnel matters, assisting supervisors and commanders with policies and programs. Collects, analyzes, and compiles personnel data for reports and briefings. Collaborates with Force Support Squadron and other agencies to resolve personnel issues and implement policy changes. Maintains accuracy and integrity of personnel electronic records and data systems. Supports workflow and task assignments among personnel specialists to ensure timely completion of work. Ensures quality control of personnel documentation and supports personnel accountability programs, including Air Force Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (AFPAAS). Specialized Functional Areas and Program Management (30%) Serves as lead for two or more specialized functional areas supporting unit operations, ensuring compliance with Air Force policies. Key areas include: Administration: Oversees preparation and publication of personnel documents and orders using automated systems. Provides training and guidance on Defense Travel System (DTS) administration, including profile management, report generation, and finance process support. Supports official mail operations and government purchase card activities of the assigned organization. Personnel: Administers and manages personnel records, evaluations, awards, promotions, leave programs, and official correspondence. Provides expert advice on military personnel programs, including policy interpretation and procedural guidance. Maintains personnel electronic records ensuring compliance with Air Force directives. Provides customer assistance, analyzes personnel data trends, and prepares reports to support leadership decision-making. Unit Deployment Management: Oversees unit deployment readiness by maintaining deployment documentation, coordinating with Installation Deployment Officer (IDO), and monitoring unit status through Logistics and Personnel Management Software and systems. Ensures timely preparation and processing of deployment and redeployment actions and documentation to support unit member deployment and redeployment. Training: Plans and coordinates unit training program activity. Advises and communicatees with unit commanders, Base Education and Training Management office, and unit training managers on training options, scheduling, and compliance with standards to ensure training requirements are met to maintain combat readiness. Program and Special Duties Management: Administers, oversees, or assists with special programs including Government Purchase Card, Defense Travel System, Unit Drug Demand Reduction, Security, and Unit Recognition programs for regulatory compliance and to provide advisory support as needed. (10%) The incumbent provides limited supervisory oversight, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and providing feedback to lower-graded employees. These duties constitute less than 25% of the incumbent's time and are performed under the guidance of the GS-11 Supervisory HR Specialist. Appraises subordinate workers' performance with the approval of the GS-11 Supervisory HR Specialist. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases, subject to GS-11 review. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems and effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands, with final approval from the GS-11. Performs other duties as assigned. A full duty description is available upon request.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position and you may be rendered disqualified. MILITARY GRADES: Amn/E2-MSgt/E7 Your rank must be included in your application. Failure to obtain a compatible AFSC may result in termination of employment. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Description of Work: Work performed is in administrative positions that manage, supervise, administer, advise on, or deliver human resources management products or services. Specialized Experience: For all positions, 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. 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. Experience requirements: Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description
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