HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPL REL/PERF MGMT)

This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO).

This position performs work in two to four of the following HR specializations (Employee Benefits, HR Development, HR Information Systems, Military (AGR), Performance Management and Employee/Labor Relations, Position Classification, Recruitment/Placement and Compensation) servicing both Army (ARNG)and Air National Guard (ANG) full-time employees within the State. The incumbent must serve as the State Level Expert/point of contact in one of the following HR specialties for a minimum of 25% of the time: Employee Benefits, HR Information Systems, Performance Management and Employee/Labor Relations, Position Classification, and Recruitment/Placement and Compensation. The incumbent ensures as the State-Level Expert/point of contact ensures all program activities, policies, instructions, and goals are in compliance with legislation, publications, regulations, and guidance from Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army (DA) and Air Force (DAF), and other governing agencies.

MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. May approve emergency leave for assigned employees in extenuating circumstances.

Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Provides input to the supervisor concerning selections, promotions, reassignments, and recognition of outstanding performance.

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Request for Personnel Actions (SF-52), Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for areas within their HR Office delegation memorandum. Ensures completion of supporting forms, records, and documents. Verifies personnel actions are processed.

Conducts internal audit of personnel actions processed to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. Responsible for the quality assurance, maintenance, and security of the Electronic Official Personnel Folders (eOPFs) ensuring content meets regulatory requirements and is in accordance with the Guide to Personnel Record keeping and is safeguarded under the Privacy Act of 1974. Performs other duties as assigned.

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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): Advanced knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities and serve as a technical resource to management and HR specialists on difficult or controversial issues. Ability to communicate with managers and leadership regarding HR subject matter. Skill in making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listening effectively and clarifying information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communications.

Skill in conducting research and determining appropriate application of laws, regulations, policy, or other directives and interpretative instructions for use in assigned HR action and in making decisions and recommendations. Skill in analyzing complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions. Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives.

Skill in writing clear, concise, explanations of policy, regulations, decision documents and etc. for various audiences. Working knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment. Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.

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/12981691 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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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package.

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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: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you. Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade. Education, certifications or licensures.

1. Other supporting documents: It is highly suggested that applicants address the General and?Specialized?Experience required of the position?within?their?resume or on a separate document.? All information provided during the application process will be verified. Failure to address all General and Specialized Experience requirements may result in non-selection for an interview.