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Air National Guard Units HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) in Bismarck, North Dakota
Summary THIS IS A ND NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. Military membership is NOT required. This ND National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION), Position Description Number T5035P01/ T5026P01 and is part of the ND ANG HRO, National Guard. Responsibilities The purpose of this position is to perform position classification and provide position management advisory services to both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the State. Manages full-time manpower requirements for the State. Ensures requirements/authorizations are properly distributed according to workload factors contained in various Manpower Staffing Standards, equipment density allocations; Modified Table of Organizational Equipment (MTOE) and Table of Distribution and Allowances (TDA) or other methodologies used in justification of manpower requirements. Reviews requests for personnel and position actions to determine impact on position classification and position management matters. Develops Statements of Difference and amendments to standard position descriptions as required for purposes of restructuring grades for recruitment, upward mobility, etc. Advises managers and supervisors on classification, position management, and organization design. Explains the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) standards, classification decisions, impact of designated duties on classification, and complaint and appeal procedures to employees, supervisors, and management officials or managers. May carry out work contributing to special projects to assess the effectiveness of and provide recommendations to improve the classification and/or position management function and processes. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: GS 09 Specialized Experience: Possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 07 grade level or civilian equivalent which includes: 1)Working knowledge of HR/administration terminology, concepts, principles, and issues related to classification, hierarchy, and position management; 2) Reviewing and researching management requests for classification actions, to include position changes; 3) Experience in maintaining and updating personnel records to include classification data and assignments; 4) Utilizes skill in presenting information, analysis, ideas and positions in a clear, accurate, convincing manner, as is appropriate with the audience. OR, A master's degree or equivalent graduate degree (Must submit transcripts) OR, 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, a J.D. or an LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level. (Must submit transcripts) OR, You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience. GS 11 Specialized Experience: Possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS 09 grade level of civilian equivalent which includes: 1) Experience with fundamental position classification laws, theories, principles, and practices with a basic understanding of the interrelationships of human resources management programs sufficient to provide integrated solutions to position classification problems/issues; 2) Providing management with insight in establishing organizational structures that are efficient, cost effective, support appropriate grade levels, and facilitate career development; 3) skill in consensus building, negotiating, coalition building, and conflict resolution techniques sufficient to interact appropriately in highly charged emotional situations. OR, Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field related to the position. (Must submit transcripts) OR, 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. (Must submit transcripts) OR, You may qualify with an equivalent combination of qualifying graduate education and experience. Part-time or unpaid experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid work on the same basis as for paid experience. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. To receive credit for such experience you must indicate clearly the nature of the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the number of hours per week spent in such employment. Education 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).