HR SPEC (MILITARY)

Duties

• Provides advice and support to managers, supervisors, and the HRO on recruitment and placement actions for AGR Personnel.
• Ensures required selection documentation and information contained thereon is correct including military compatibility.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate administration of voluntary and involuntary separation actions and Army AGR retirement actions.
• Consults with other Human Resources Specialist to facilitate Full-Time manning reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• National Guard Membership is required. If you are not sure if you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is INDEFINITE NTE 24 months, with possible extension up to 60 months, and permanent potential.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: E5 through E6

COMPATIBLE MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS: 01A

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Education: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related

OR

Experience: At least 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. 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. Knowledge of, and skill in applying fundamental HR management methods, principles and practices and standardized analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques to advise on and or resolve moderately complex, non-controversial and/or recurring recruitment and placement, voluntary and involuntary separation actions and Army AGR retirement actions, AFSC/MOS requirements, AGR Programs and policies issues and problems for which there are one or more readily apparent solutions; to advise, assist managers and employees; to apply rules and regulations; and to research and analyze policy regarding a variety of HR issues. Must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) in the assessment

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED
Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here:

The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox:

The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.

Education

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
You may combine education with specialized experience to meet the length of experience requirement for GS-09. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the line of work.

For the GS-09 level: To qualify on education alone applicant must have one of the following: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-9 including qualifying with combination of education and experience.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

***NOTE***?Indefinite Appointments are TEMPORARY in nature, but eligible to receive benefits.? You must select YES to the Temporary Position question within the Assessment Questionnaire to be considered for this job announcement.

Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. Contact the INNG HR Office for information about this policy. TAG is final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to federal employees or those with a 90-day break in service). This must be approved prior to your appointment date.

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 ( ).
This announcement follows the Fair Chance Act (FCA). The FCA prohibits specific inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal or credit background prior to the hiring agency making a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. If applicant suspects a violation to FCA for their application, the applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days to the date of alleged non-compliance. To complete the complaint, applicant must send an email to with the following information:

• Name of the applicant.
  

• A copy of the vacancy announcement and/or vacancy announcement number.
  

• Name of the individual(s) who allegedly violated the Fair Chance Act.
  

• A description of the violation.
  

• Supporting documentation (e.g., emails), if applicable.
  

Exemptions to FCA implementation that may apply:

• Position requires a determination of eligibility for access to classified information.
  

• Is a dual-status military technician position in which an applicant or employee is subject to a determination of eligibility for acceptance or retention in the armed forces, in connection with concurrent military membership.