HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Duties * Develops, implements and evaluates the administration and personnel policies for the organization. * Serves as the primary advisor for the command in the areas of legal, medical, and personnel actions. * Makes decisions based on the commander's guidance and intent in the area of personnel and administrative management. * Keeps abreast and ensures the implementation of new policy statements, regulations and directives issued by higher headquarters concerning administrative and personnel activities. * Assists in the preparation for executive command level inspections in the area of personnel and administration. * Reviews, analyzes, and provides recommendations relative to proposed MTOE and/or force structure changes to determine the impact on personnel authorizations. * Reviews legal documentation and provides recommendations for appropriate actions and/or forwarding to higher headquarters. * Ensures the execution of the command level guidance for implementation for the implementation of the Enlisted Promotion Management System (EPMS). * Provides assistance and guidance in the preparation of officer promotion packets for required board actions. * Analyzes the personnel portion of the organizational readiness report and determines critical needs and priorities for the strength management program. * Provides guidance to staff officers, commanders and full time employees on policy and procedures changes concerning areas of strength management. * Plans, organizes and assigns work to employees engaged in administrative and personnel work assigned at the command level. * Prepares requests for filling vacancies to meet workload requirements; participates in the selection of subordinates. * Establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance; prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotions, reassignments, etc. * Receives and resolves or participates in the resolution of grievances, or forwards to higher-level management for resolution. * Coordinates and assists in developing plans for recruiting and retention within the command. * Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment * If selected individual is in a Permanent status (Tenure 1 or 2) with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will retain their Permanent status. * If selected individual is in an Indefinite status (Tenure 3) with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will retain their Indefinite status. * Any other individual selected for this position will be Indefinite. * Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising. * Indefinite employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice. * Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission. * Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position. * The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible. * NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position. * This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement. * Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. * Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. * Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. * Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. * Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination. Qualifications MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position. Selected candidate will be required to be in a compatible military assignment prior to effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Officer - AOC 01A, 42B, 42H; or predominate AOC or branch of the organization Supervisor must verify that selected individual occupies a compatible military position. Title 32 National Guard employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (grade inversion). GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Must possess a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade that demonstrates skill 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; skill in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of and skill in applying fundamental military human resource management principles and practices; and providing technical expertise and guidance as well as management advisory services to resolve factual and procedural issues within a particular area of assignment using analytical and evaluative methods and techniques. The specialized experience must demonstrate knowledge of personnel authorizations, unit manning documents, duty assignment requirements and criteria sufficient to submit recommended improvements or corrections for the purpose of enhancing personnel readiness; organizational missions and capabilities sufficient to perform presentations and briefings; and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with individuals, supervisors and management. This is an open continuous announcement. Applicants will be reviewed monthly. Recruitment will continue through the closing date or until the position is filled. Education Captains and above must possess an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university. Second Lieutenants and First Lieutenants who possess an undergraduate degree OR pursuing an undergraduate degree with at least 90 validated credit hours from accredited college or university. 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 ). * Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. 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): * Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefit