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HR SPEC (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/COMPENSATION) (T5)

Army National Guard Units ยท Department of the Army
๐Ÿ“ Saint Paul, Minnesota GS-9/11 $67,290 - $105,845/yr
Posted: Feb 10, 2026 Deadline: Feb 24, 2026 (Closes in 9 days days left)

About This Position

This position is a Merit Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position following the MN National Guard Merit Placement plan. AGENCY: MN Air & Army National Guard LOCATION: St. Paul, MN or Camp Ripley SELECTION OFFICAL: Ms. Taryn Unterschuetz; 651-282-4127 This is an Excepted Service position in the Minnesota National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply however will be converted to Excepted service if hired.

Qualifications

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. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: For all positions, 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. GS 09 requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 07 level. GS 11 requires at least one year of specialized experience at the GS 09 level. 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. Work performed is in administrative positions that manage, supervise, administer, advise on, or deliver human resources management products or services. Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization

Major Duties

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A HR SPEC (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/COMPENSATION) (T5), GS-0201-9/11, GS 09 PD: 1. Determines candidate eligibility and performs qualification analysis of eligible applicants. Maintains necessary documents associated with merit placement, applicant pool, Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Lists, and Over-graded Technician Listings. Analyzes and applies appropriate Title 32 (Dual Status) and Title 5 qualification standards. Reviews college diplomas, college credit hours and special licenses to ensure the qualification of candidates meet qualification standards for the occupational series and grade. Accumulates and analyzes statistics concerning recruitment and placement function. Notifies candidates of the results of their application. Refers qualified candidates for selection consideration in accordance with published Merit Promotion Plan. Receives, audits, and validates certificates of eligible candidates from nominating official. Notifies selectee and prepares offer to selectee and provides employee with information concerning paysetting, time-in-grade requirements, etc. (25%) 2. Reviews and verifies information on requests to fill actions to ensure accuracy and applicability and research applicable regulatory guidance and recommends effective and alternative recruiting actions. Creates new and recurring vacancy announcements on behalf of supervisors. Identifies appropriate qualification standard to be applied, validates hire authority, develops position announcements, determines appropriate area of consideration, develops candidate evaluation criteria and accrediting plan, requisition for Department of Defense (DoD) priority placement matches, validates appropriate pay table and publishes vacancy announcement using automated system (i.e.: USAJobs). Integrates established HR policies and procedures to provide effective support to managers, supervisors, and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for a variety of journeyman-level (and below) administrative, technical, professional, and clerical occupations by assisting in the development of the merit promotion plan and execution of the recruitment and placement program. Assists in educating commanders, managers, and supervisors on the various programs. Responds to inquiries on recruitment and placement related matters from the serviced workforce and coordinates with NGB-J1-Functional as required. Attends national recruitment and placement workshops. (25%) GS11: 1. Advises and supports State managers, supervisors, and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement matters for a variety of professional, administrative, technical, and clerical occupations. Plans for and administers the merit promotion and recruitment/placement program. Educates commanders, managers, and supervisors on a wide range of programs, regulations, and policies regarding hiring of federal employees. Responds to inquiries and provides recommendations to resolve complex interrelated HR issues regarding recruitment and placement matters from the serviced workforce and coordinates with NGB-J1-Functional as required. Attends national recruitment and placement workshops. Reviews and verifies determinations made by lower graded staffing specialists, processing requests for personnel actions and recruit to fill actions. Evaluates work processes, provides training, and ensures accuracy and applicability according to regulatory and statutory guidance. Recommends effective and alternative actions where needed. May create and publish new and recurring vacancy announcements using automated system (i.e.: DCPDS or USAJobs). (30%) 2. Provides oversight and expertise to ensure candidate eligibility determinations are within program and policy standards. Performs the full scope of HR staffing work related to hiring, advertisement, qualification, selection, and onboarding actions. Performs qualification analysis of eligible applicants and adjudication of qualification appeals. Maintains documents associated with hiring actions. Reviews and analyzes statistical data concerning recruitment and placement functions, end strength and man-hour utilization and makes recommendations to supervisors for improvements. Conducts long-range planning for projected mission and/or organizational changes to formulate a placement plan. Coordinates with other HR specialties to meet organizational staffing needs to ensure that all regulatory requirements are met. (25%) Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of Employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT U.S. Citizenship is required Prior to appointment, an applicant must have a current completed/clear drug test This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. 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. The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool. ***Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation*** Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the particular requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to all criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.** The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You must maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Education

EDUCATION: If utilizing education to qualify, GS 09 requires a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. GS11 requires a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. When combining education and experience to qualify, 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 and GS-11. 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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following areas of consideration (AOC) based on the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement Plan: Area 1: Current On-board Title 5 Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Minnesota National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the Minnesota National Guard or Office of Personnel Management agency. This does not apply to Temporary Technicians or Temporary Employees Area 2: Current On-board Excepted Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Minnesota National Guard employees who are in permanent technician status as result of being competitively hired within the Minnesota National Guard agency. Area 3: Current On-board Federal Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite?) from another Federal Agency nationwide who are in permanent technician status as result of being competitively hired within that agency. I.e. Title 5 employed outside of the MNNG, Title 5 USAFR. Area 4: All federal re-employable eligible employees. (used as a way to attract federal experience without considering all U.S. Citizens - can reach retirees) Area 5: U.S. Citizens (to include current ARNG and ANG members.) Basis for Rating Area 5: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligible are listed ahead of non-preference eligible within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Well Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position. Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Additional Information

REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota 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). The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.

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/12880031 A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. 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 required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes: A Resume (2 page limit) - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job Title (example: Aircraft Mechanic, Supply Specialist, etc) Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible based on the duties you perform. Do not copy and paste the PD duties as that will not be used as a reflection of qualifications.) Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and contact information Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2021 to April 2024) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held Transcripts - if qualifying based on education or the position has an educational requirement (can be a copy) If claiming veterans' status, you must provide a copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.. If claiming Veterans' Preference for disability - a copy of your DD Form 214, which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10-point preference and/or 30% Disabled Veteran, you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference) If supporting documentation is not submitted to support your claim, it WILL result in losing your veteran's preference for this announcement. Current Federal employees or reemployment eligible: a SF-50 that shows your current Position, Grade, Step, and Tenure Other required Documents: Other documents to support knowledge, skills or duties; SF50 is required Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number (12880031), title (HR SPEC (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/COMPENSATION) (T5)) and grade(9/11) for which you are applying. Do not include the following types of information in your profile or resume: Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Encrypted and digitally signed documents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the HR SPEC (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/COMPENSATION) (T5) position at Army National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $67,290 - $105,845/yr. This is a GS-9/11 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the HR SPEC (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/COMPENSATION) (T5) job located?
This position is located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
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 re...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Feb 24, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does GS-9/11 mean?
GS-9/11 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.