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HR Specialist (EMPL RELLABOR REL) Title 5


Job Location:

Madison, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 89508 - 89508
Posted: 6 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an HR Specialist (Employee Relations/Labor Relations) Position Description Number T5021P01 and is part of the WI JFHQ-HRO Wisconsin National Guard.

This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority for Title V P.L. 114-328 Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)


Duties

  • Provides program management and guidance for the Performance Management Program.
  • Coordinates between management and HR Development Specialist in the development of performance improvement plans.
  • Responsible for labor contract negotiations and administration that include multiple contracts and multiple bargaining units within the State.
  • Develops and represents the states position in administrative proceedings such as unfair labor practices grievance proceedings impasses and arbitrations.
  • Advises managers about appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques responsive to a range of conduct and performance problems.
  • Conducts extensive probing and analysis to identify obscure or underlying causes of misconduct or poor performance while focusing managers and supervisors on all the processes of performance management including planning monitoring developing and rewarding performance as well as the rating process.
*** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Requirements
Conditions of employment

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

    • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
    • Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
    • May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
    • May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
    • The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so an appropriate valid drivers license is mandatory.
    • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for or in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
    • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
    • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
    • May be subject to furlough actions.
    • Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate Tricare Tricareeligibility.
    • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
    Qualifications

    GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

    • Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively efficiently and accurately;
    • Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication;
    • Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
    • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
    • Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
    • Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and
    • Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
    SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify at the GS-12 level you musthave at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent (48 months) which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions organizations and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Must have specialized experiences in personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure Requirement Determination Program Allocation and Control and/or Performance Improvement. Must have experiences in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems as applicable to the specific position and its position description. Must have knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and Performance Improvement. Have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or commercial services to include strategic sourcing. Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and civilian promotions. Experienced in advertising positions processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options. Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs. Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. Competent in merit principles personnel plans programs and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Skilled in applying program policies directives publications and training manuals. Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures. Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or advising on process improvement best practices and performance techniques. Experienced in managing human resources development programs education voluntary education advanced academic education promotion testing and libraries. Experienced on mentorship activities. Skilled and experienced in assessing program status; and advising senior leaders or commanders at all levels on the labor relations environment. Experienced in career counseling performance evaluations conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs and experienced in identifying concerns; assessing culture and environmental concerns; and executing problem solving techniques and applications. Experienced in formulating personnel plans and programs; developing and implementing policies; and executing procedures with follow-on evaluations and reassessments. Experienced in developing controlling programming and allocating manpower resources budgeting and execution procedures. Experienced in the allocation of civilian resources through execution and management of the applicable manpower documents and higher headquarters manpower directives and requirements. Competent in processing organization change actions to activate inactivate redesignate or reorganize structures. Experienced in conducting performance management and productivity programs; assessing and documenting organizational performance; and advising on process improvement options best practices and how to recognize optimal performance. Skilled in maintaining sound appropriated and non-appropriated financial and corporate standards within established internal management controls.
    Education

    An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

    You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

    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 ()).


    VETERANS PREFERENCE:

    Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.
    If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veterans Preference at: SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference: Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of addition if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

    Veterans Information: Veterans preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility. Acceptable documentation may be:

    1. A copy of your DD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
    2. A certification that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
    3. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office contacting a VA call center or online.

    NOTE: Active Duty military members will be required to submit a DD-214 prior to appointment. All other required documents must be uploaded while the announcement is open. Late submissions will not be accepted.

    If claiming 10 point preference you will need to submit a Standard Form SF-15 Application for 10-point Veterans Preference.

    Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

    A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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    Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.


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