HR SPEC (RECRUITMENT & PLACEMENT/HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT)

This announcement closes on 06/04/2026 for receipt of applications. Due to high volume of applicants, the first 35 applicants will receive first consideration. Major Duties for GS-0201-11 - PD# T5931000 1.

Executes the State's training and development program providing the full range of human resource development (HRD) options for the workforce. Provides HRD management advisory services to all levels of leadership within the organization, including designing, developing, and evaluating major portions of the organization's HRD program. Provides direct guidance to managers and supervisors on employee development.

Has frequent contact with supervisors, managers, and employees regarding short- and long-range training objectives. May provide guidance for Continuation in Service Agreements, and available funding for training fees and travel. Identifies courses, by evaluating mission requirements and cost considerations as they pertain to training objectives.

Develops and provides input on policy and procedures at the state level for identifying organizational and individual training needs, training opportunities, and sources.

1. Serves as a State Quota Source Manager for NG Employees requesting to attend Army Training Requirements and Resources System (ATRRS) courses. Analyzes, verifies, and validates student status codes, student change actions, seat assignments, program throughput, etc. to insure NG Employees are assigned to classes and data is accurate in ATRRS. Directly supports the NG Employees with ATRRS enrollment.
2. Reviews and advises on the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP). Guides managers and supervisors on proper use of the IDP and PIP process
3. 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-HR 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.

1. May create and publish new and recurring vacancy announcements using automated system (i.e.: DCPDS or USAJobs). 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. Major Duties for GS-0201-09 - PD# T5931000 1. Provides technical assistance and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of training.

Collaborates with the senior HRD in training and development activities, if applicable. Processes training request forms and training documentation. Updates completed training in Automated Civilian/Military Personnel Systems.

Provides guidance to supervisors on planning job-related career development activities. Familiar with self-development activities, eligibility requirements, and regulatory requirements. Provides guidance to supervisors in the completion of Individual Development Plans and training documentation.

1. Conducts continuing analysis and evaluation of training program effectiveness. Uses various automated data from reports to evaluate funds usage and employee progression. Ensures employees and supervisors complete training evaluations. Analyzes training evaluations and makes recommendations on future schools and courses to meet training needs.
2. 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.
3. 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. Contact HRO for a full copy of the GS-09 or 11 Position Descriptions.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience. GS-09 - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.

OR

J.D., if related GS-11- 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

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.

This vacancy announcement will be qualified using Category Rating procedures as defined the Delaware National Guards Merit Placement Plan. Assessment: Prior to initiating hiring and promoting competitive procedures through USAJOBS for NG T32 Technicians and positions; NG T5 Excepted Service Employees and positions, the JFHQ-State HR specialist must complete a formal job analysis and crediting plan to ensure the position's competencies are correctly assessed. Numeric Value Groups: The position's multiple numeric groups, defined as at least two groups (see below), are established to assess each candidate against job-related criteria defined by the job analysis and crediting plan.

Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements, established for the position, are placed in a numeric group. The position's job analysis and credit plan's ranking factors are knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that are expected to significantly enhance performance in a position; however, are not essential for satisfactory performance. Applicants who possess such competencies are ranked above those who do not; but no one is rated ineligible solely for failure to possess all defined competencies.

Highly-Qualified: The numeric value rating normally ranges from 90-100 points. This higher numeric value group is applied for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate numeric ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis and crediting plan. To be Highly Qualified, the candidates are considered, by the human resources specialist (staffing), as highly proficient and fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements; and, can successfully perform in the position almost immediately, or with a minimum amount of training and/ or orientation.

Well-Qualified: The numeric value group normally ranges from 80-89 points. This next lower numeric value group is used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require some training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.

Qualified: The numeric value group normally ranges from 70-79 points. This lowest group is used for those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position and are proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Candidates will require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the position's duties.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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/12967260 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.

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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/.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.

Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

1. Other supporting documents: Proof of Veterans Preference (if applicable) & transcripts (if claiming college for experience) 3. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.

You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".

1. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
2. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
3. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements.

You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.

Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).