HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (TITLE 5) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) (Title 5) with the Texas National Guard, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: Responsible for the development, implementation, and supervision of the AGR recruitment and placement program and policies for the state. Develops and administers a career management program in conjunction with /Military Personnel Flight (MPF) to ensure normal progression of career patterns and professional development. Develops, directs and monitors administrative procedures and policies on disciplinary actions. Oversees counseling and referral services to AGR personnel and dependents in regard to Veterans Administration, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Uniformed Services. Responsible for administration of the performance and evaluation programs. Serves as principal advisor to the Human Resources Officer, Chief of Staff, Adjutant General, commanders, supervisors and managers on all matters relating to AGR personnel. Drafts and provides input to state personnel plans and procedures that apply to AGR personnel based on interpretation of regulations and directives from Departments of Air Force, and National Guard Bureau (NGB). Formulates fiscal year and mid-year reviews while in the process of executing annual budgets in AGR specific areas of travel/per diem requirements, permanent change of station requirements, and medical requirements. Coordinates program policy with NGB. Researches and responds to Congressional inquiries, Freedom of Information and Privacy Act requests. Monitors the physical fitness program. Administers the medical and dental health care program to include cardiovascular screening, panographic dental x-rays, required medical/dental processing, and monitoring of all follow-up care. Responsible for the administration of voluntary and involuntary separation actions and the timely and accurate retirement actions. Develops and manages sponsorship and orientation programs. Monitors utilization of AGR members, monitors unit organizations and reorganizations and directs changes to staffing guide/manning documents as required. Manages the monitoring and reporting of the Active Duty Special Work (ADSW) Program. Prepares and conducts supervisor training and AGR updates, provides input to Human Resources Office bulletin or publishes an AGR Newsletter. Administers the Military Human resources Management Evaluation Program for the AGR program. Responsible for managing the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program as it pertains to AGR soldiers. Responsible for the conduct of AGR continuation boards and associated actions. Monitors the Title 10 Long Tour Program for the state. Maintains the Internal Control Review program for the AGR program. Responsible for the awards and suggestion program. Monitors the military reporting and evaluation program. Conducts research and formulates AGR policies and regulations. Responsible for all personnel and pay actions as pertains to the AGR program. Responsible for the authentication of financial transactions and Department of Defense Forms 214 for AGR personnel. Schedules and approves leave of subordinates. Sets performance standards and makes performance appraisals. Counsels employees on problems, adjusts informal complaints within the section, takes corrective action on conduct or performance problems within the section and initiates disciplinary actions where needed. Interviews and recommends selection of applicants to fill positions within the section. Recommends the participation of section employees in training courses needed for job proficiency. Periodically reviews position descriptions of section employees for currency and accuracy and recommends changes as may be necessary. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment Factor(s): This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Areas of Consideration: Category 1 - Nationwide. Excepted Service. Remarks: The Texas National Guard is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans' preference is applicable to this position. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance within 12 months of appointment, if selected. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. 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 ( ). May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Direct deposit is mandatory. Qualifications In describing your experience in your resume, please be clear and specific. Resume must clearly demonstrate experience and competencies needed to fully perform the Human Resources Specialist work. Assumptions regarding your experience will not be made. To qualify at the GS-11 grade level your resume must include relevant experience/education with beginning and ending dates of employment reflecting the following: Specialized Experience: At least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) with board knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of human resources (HR) military concepts, practices, Title 10 United States Code (USC) and 32 USC laws, NGB, Air Force regulations, philosophies, structures, policies and precedents sufficient to provide state level comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services in its day-to-day operations of the full-time support program for title 32 AGR's and Active Duty Special Work (ADSW's) or Title 10 personnel assigned to the State. These programs include recruitment and placement, classification, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, etc.) for the purpose of interacting and resolving issues. Some techniques used to support those recommendations include information regarding troop structure, position, AFSC qualifications and other factors that support soldier's readiness. AND Practical knowledge of Title 5 HR rules, practices, laws, and regulations regarding military member's rights to technician benefits that may be due as a former technician or civil service employee due to the mix-of-the-force policy and to coordinate with technician Human Resources Specialists. AND Knowledge and skill of consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques to interact in emotional situations. AND Ability to communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to develop and present organizational and position analyses to management to gain acceptance and understanding. Some methods to accomplish this are staff reports, varying written tools, oral presentations and standard correspondence to managers and supervisors to assist with soldier and unit readiness. This in turn supports the overall readiness of the organization. The incumbent is the sole technical expert regarding military recruitment/placement, benefits, position management, military human resources management and the military program within the organization. OR, At the GS-11: Must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or, 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or. LL.M., if related OR, A combination of the education and experience listed above. A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: If using education to meet minimum qualifications you MUST upload a copy of your transcripts. Graduate Education: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts shown above meets the requirements for positions at the GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. For additional information: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Only experience/education gained by closing date of this position will be considered. You MUST submit your transcripts if using education to meet qualifications. Education Education to qualify for GS-11 po

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