Federal

SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Army National Guard Units ยท Department of the Army
๐Ÿ“ Nashville, Tennessee GS-13 $106,437 - $138,370/yr
Posted: Mar 5, 2026 Deadline: Mar 10, 2026 (Closed days left)

About This Position

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST, Position Description Number NGT5923000 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard. This vacancy is not eligible for membership to a labor organization.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months or 1-year specialized experience at the next lower grade that demonstrate competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) in factors that 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.

Factors should include 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.

Major Duties

As a SUPERVISORY HR SPECIALIST, GS-0201-13, you will exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Provide advisory services to all levels of management of situations regarding Human Resources services.

Oversee, develop, and interpret the development and administration of 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. Supervise and manage the planning, operations, and administration of determining and documenting training needs, evaluating training courses, assigning priority to training plans and evaluating training accomplishments. Supervise and manage the planning, operations, and administration of the state federal employee benefit, leave, such as health, life insurance, dental, vision, leave Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements, limited duty, and the Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA), available retirement programs and options.

Supervise and manage the planning, operations, and administration of the HR Information Systems (automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services). Supervises and manages the planning, operations, and administration of the Full-Time Support (FTS) Title 32 ARNG and ANG AGR programs. Supervise and manage the planning, operations and administration of programs advising both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to performance management, and employee recognition and incentive awards programs, conduct and discipline, the labor relations program.

Supervise and manage the planning, operations and administration of the position classification and position management program, state manpower policies and directs their implementation with OPM, DoD, DA, DAF, and NGB policies and authorizations. Supervise and manage the planning, operations, and administration of the state merit promotion plan to include procedures for recruitment, placement, evaluation, and pay determinations. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Education Requirement: None

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Additional Information

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)).

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/12903693 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: 1. A COMPLETE 2 PAGE RESUME IS REQUIRED.

Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS.

Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position.

Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

  1. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Examples include SF50, Diplomas, Official Transcripts, required Certificates/Certifications, Licenses, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA Disability letter(s), Professional License(s), Official Course Completions (1059), etc. PLEASE

NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST position at Army National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $106,437 - $138,370/yr. This is a GS-13 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST job located?
This position is located in Nashville, Tennessee. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 36 months or 1-year specialized experience at the next lower grade that demonstrate competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) in factors that encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated wit...
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 Mar 10, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does GS-13 mean?
GS-13 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.