Supervisory HR Specialist (Merit, T5)

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list

A SUPERVISORY HR SPECIALIST (MERIT T5) GS
1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies procedures and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies promotions details and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications mission requirements and EEO objectives. Develops modifies and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. (35%)

2. The incumbent provides advisory services to all levels of management of situations regarding Human Resources services. Oversees develops and interprets 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. The incumbent is responsible for the human resources management of employees dispersed throughout the state engaged in a variety of jobs under the Federal Wage and General Schedule pay systems as well as military and state pay the full range of regular and reoccurring work in at least four of the following: (65%)

a. HR DEVELOPMENT: Supervises and manages the planning operations and administration of determining and documenting training needs evaluating training courses assigning priority to training plans and evaluating training accomplishments.

b. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Supervises and manages 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.

c. HR INFORMATION SYSTEMS: Supervises and manages 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).

d. MILITARY (AGR MANAGER):Supervises and manages the planning operations and administration of the Full-Time Support (FTS) Title 32 ARNG and ANG AGR programs.

e. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEE/LABOR RELATIONS:Supervises and manages 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.

f. POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND POSITION MANAGEMENT: Supervises and manages 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.

g. RECRUITMENT PLACEMENT AND COMPENSATION:Supervises and manages the planning operations and administration of the state merit promotion plan to include procedures for recruitment placement evaluation and pay determinations.

The above does not list all duties. The full list of duties can be provided upon request.

Performs other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Prior to appointment an applicant must have a current completed/clear drug test
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• 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.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial vehicles to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Only open to Current employees of the MNNG
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so and an appropriate valid drivers license is mandatory.

In order to qualify you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education your transcripts will be required as part of your describing your experience please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.


GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
Work performed is in administrative positions that manage supervise administer advise on or deliver human resources management products or services.

Specialized Experience:
1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level
For all positions 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicants educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills knowledge abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources programs 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.

Supervisory Positions:
Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading directing and assigning work of personnel.