TITLE 32 HR SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION) GS-0201-9/11 - Army National Guard Units

MINIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E4, WO1 MAXIMUM MILITARY GRADE: E9, CW3 Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume. You must fully substantiate in your own words that you meet the requirements listed below. When explaining minimum requirements and specialized experience you must give examples. Do not copy from the vacancy announcement or the position description. Explain it in your own words and give examples to be considered for this vacancy. All personnel applying for this position who do not meet the minimum military grade requirement MUST provide the proper signed memorandum from your respective Military Personnel Office (MILPO for ARNG, FSS for ANG) to prove eligibility to obtain the required grade upon accepting the position. ***ENLISTED APPLICANTS ONLY*** All enlisted applicants who exceed the maximum military rank must provide a memorandum explaining if selected for this position, you will accept a voluntary reduction in rank. The memorandum must be submitted WITH your application to be considered for this position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-4 level, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-9: Applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level. GS-11: Applicants must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level. Position Description # D1026P01 POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO). 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. Trains and provides technical assistance to lower graded specialists. MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Reviews incoming requests for classification and personnel actions through the use of an automated personnel system. Coordinates personnel actions with the appropriate Human Resources Specialists, as necessary. Researches the requests to determine if requested positions are covered by any special provisions. Assists with or implements classification releases and related manpower changes. Creation of new position descriptions (PDs) requires additional coordination with higher level such as the National Guard Bureau (NGB). Provides guidance, advice, and review on compliance with policy and regulation and the process for new or unique requirement requests. Makes recommendations regarding appropriateness of requests to the supervisor or higher-level Classification Specialist. 2. Performs position classification and position management duties of positions covered by the State. This includes consulting with manager/supervisor on needs for the position, assisting with job analysis when needed, writing an evaluation statement, and determining the title, series, and grade of the position. Advises on classification impact when changing or creating duty assignments. Ensures position structures achieve the optimum balance between economy, efficiency, skills utilization, and employee development. Restructures positions to grades below journeyman level for staffing, trainee, and upward mobility purposes. Using appropriate classification standards prepares and classifies statements of differences and amendments to standard position descriptions as required. Responsible for maintaining full-time manning documents. Reviews and updates competitive level and Bargaining Unit codes as needed. Completes builds/corrections when necessary, ensuring the accuracy of the State's personnel organizational hierarchy within the automated personnel systems. Use automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required. 3. Performs quality reviews of information maintained and final products to ensure correctness of data on all documents to include automated personnel systems. Research discrepancies/rejects and works with the appropriate specialist to resolve problems. Assists in the review, preparation and publication of the state's Position Classification and Position Management and EDP/HDP plans. Assists in the review of full-time manpower requirements and documents. May participates in the wage survey process. Assists in the education of managers and supervisors relative to their position management responsibilities through formal classroom and one-on-one training. 4. Conducts periodic reviews of PDs in assigned area to ensure compliance with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), NGB, and State requirements. Updates PDs and supporting documents, as needed. Consults with manager/supervi