HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (T32)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (T32), Position Description Number D2964000/D1035P01 and is part of the AL HQ AL ANG, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: HRO, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MR. D. COMSTOCK

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position. MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: O-4 (TO INCLUDE ALL ENLISTED) EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: General experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 09: 1-year equivalent to at least GS-7. GS 11: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (GS-09) - Knowledge of the basic principles, concepts, and methodology used in Human Resource Management. - Skill in applying basic principles, concepts, and practices of the occupation sufficient to perform moderately difficult assignments. - Ability to effectively communicate information clearly, orally and in writing. - Ability to gather and analyze basic facts and draw conclusions. - Ability to learn the operation of automated data systems. KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED (GS-11) - Advanced knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities, provide HR management advisory services, and serve as a strategic and technical resource to management and HR Specialists on difficult or controversial issues. - Skill in communicating effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences. - 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 writing clear, concise, explanations of policy, regulations, decision documents, etc. for various audiences including, at times, the general public. - 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. - 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.