HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

1. Administers and provides oversight for the use of special employment programs (e.g., Upward Mobility, or DoD Priority Referral System) to ensure the continuance of a balanced placement program. Provides technical advisory services for the State organizations in areas of staffing such as transfer of function, reorganization, hiring authorities, permanent change of station expenses, relocation services, advanced-in-hire rates under superior qualifications, dual compensation, recruitment, and retention incentives.

Implements regulations and programs such as recruitment and relocation incentives, retention incentives, and/or hiring freezes/authorizations. Interprets reviews and applies state pay setting actions such as highest previous rate rule and recruiting and retention incentives. Analyzes technician and payroll information to identify and resolve complex pay-setting errors or discrepancies.

Sets rates of pay for General Schedule (GS) and Federal Wage System (FWS) technicians for appointments, transfers, promotions, changes to lower grade, and changes between GS and FWS pay systems. (25%) 2. Advises and counsels management, employees, annuitants, and family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, and explaining retirement and insurance laws, regulations, and policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options. Researches and interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance and features of the programs and options associated with retirement.

Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications and related documents and forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian (ABC-C). Determines type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents. Provides technical advice to personnel on programs such as the Mass Transit, Reasonable Accommodations (RA), Telework, Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act, military, or civilian deposits for CSRS/FERS, disability benefits, Light Duty Program, and Workers Compensation Program.

Develop and process termination memorandums. Compose termination memorandums (30-day notice) in compliance with formats contained in the correspondence regulation for non-retention, mandatory removal date (MRD), mandatory separation date (MSD), medical disqualification, age 60, etc. Monitors and ensures the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) program is properly publicized and supervisors are provided the appropriate guidelines for use of the program.

Ensures prompt submission of claims and medical documents. Provides technical advice on flexibilities and appropriate use of leave issues such as Sick Leave for Family Care and Bereavement, Disabled Veterans Leave, Advanced Leave, Compensatory Time, Leave Without Pay, Absence Without Leave, Presidential Leave, Court Leave, and Military Leave. Provides technical advice on the use of the Family and Medical Leave Act, Paid Parental Leave, and Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.

Interprets guidance and regulations to provide advice to management and employees on pay schedule adjustments, severance pay, back pay, debts, and compensation. Process donated leave requests within the State. (25%) 3. Provides technical assistance and guidance to supervisors, leadership, and various staff members in the operation, maintenance, and capabilities of various Human Resource Information Systems (HRISs) such as automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services.

Directs and monitors operation and maintenance of the local personnel system. Analyzes quality control queries, Personnel/Payroll data reconciliations, and rejected data entries from reports. Reviews daily products to determine trends, identify problem areas, and recommend modifications, additions, or deletions of products.

Establishes schedules to meet personnel system requirements. (25%) 4. Provides technical advice on performance management systems, the incentive awards and suggestion programs. Develops new or modified local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisor in support of the state goals.

Reviews performance standards and appraisals for regulatory compliance and analyses for trends and problem issues such as disciplinary, impact on employee morale, supervisor/managers responsibilities and legal implications. Provides coaching and counseling to managers and supervisors on performance issues such as performance improvement plans, recognition techniques and feedback on establishment of critical elements and standards. Participates as strategic partner to resolve performance problems.

Administers the Incentive Awards Program involving monetary and non-monetary recognition. (25%) 5. Performs other duties as assigned.

There is no basic education requirement for this position.

Applicants may qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience. To substitute education for specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, applicants must possess: Ph.D.

OR

equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree LL.M., if related 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.

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.

If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Knowledge of Federal Human Resources laws, regulations, and policies (e.g., OPM, DoD, NGB guidance) sufficient to independently interpret and apply compensation, benefits, HRIS, and performance management requirements and ensure regulatory compliance. Knowledge of Federal pay-setting principles and compensation regulations, including premium pay, incentives, highest previous rate, and related pay authorities, sufficient to evaluate complex pay actions and advise management on appropriate determinations. Knowledge of Federal benefits programs (e.g., retirement systems, FEHB, FEGLI, TSP, leave programs) sufficient to provide accurate technical guidance, review retirement applications, and resolve issues involving service computation and benefits eligibility.

Knowledge of automated HR systems (e.g., DPCPDS or equivalent personnel systems) and personnel actions processing procedures sufficient to audit transactions, identify discrepancies, correct data integrity issues, and ensure accurate personnel records. Skill in analyzing complex HR issues, interpreting regulatory guidance, and providing clear, defensible recommendations to supervisors and leadership regarding compensation, benefits, and performance management matters.

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/12896592 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.

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing: (MANDATORY) Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you Relevant work experience-include the employer's name and job title Hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment Pay Plan, Occupational Series, and Grade (if applicable) Duties performed

Note: Resume are limited to two (2) pages. Only the first two pages of the submitted resume will be review and considered for qualification and rating purposes. OF 306 Declaration for Federal Employment. (MANDATORY) Current Soldier Talent Profile or Enlisted Record Brief dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from first line Military supervisor dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Letter of Recommendation from Commander dated on or after the issue date of this announcement. (MANDATORY) Transcripts, if applicable.

College/Vocational school transcripts MUST be submitted in order to receive credit for education. Miscellaneous Items (i.e. Certifications), if applicable. SF-50 (Current or Former Federal Employees), if applicable.

DD 214-Member copy, if applicable.