Summary THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH THE NEBRASKA AIR NATIONAL GUARD. This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (MILITARY), Position Description Number T5927000 and is part of JFHQ HRO, Nebraska Army National Guard. Responsibilities As a HR SPEC (MILITARY), GS-0201-7/9, duties include: Provides advice and support to managers, supervisors, and the HRO on recruitment and placement actions for AGR Personnel. Identifies appropriate qualification standard to be applied, validates hire authority, develops position announcements, locates position applicants, develops candidate evaluation criteria, and evaluates candidate eligibility, and refers qualified candidates for selection consideration. Reviews and verifies information on requests for vacancy announcements to assure correctness. Notifies candidates of the results of their application. Accumulates and analyzes statistics concerning recruitment and placement function such as turnover rates, quit rates, promotions, hiring lag time, etc. Assist in conducting long-range planning for projected mission and/or organizational changes. Ensures required selection documentation and information contained thereon is correct including military compatibility; ensures all medical and fitness requirements are met in accordance with existing policies and guidelines for AGR members; checks security requirements; initiates select/non-select letters, etc. Manages the monitoring and reporting of the Army Full time National Guard Duty (FTNGD) Program including Active-Duty Operational Support (ADOS), and One-Time Occasional Tours (OTOT). Manages and provides oversight of AGR Control Grade usage and reporting tools. Manages Priority Placement, Excess, USERRA, and Reduction in Force programs. Provides advice on military grade compatibility issues and delegated personnel authorities to include control grade authorizations allocation. Assesses Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) /Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) requirements. Creates orders authorizing various entitlements. Provides guidance to supervisors, managers, and military commanders. Provides counseling to employees regarding entitlements, rights, and obligations. Analyzes, interprets, and clarifies policies, directives, and other issues regarding NGB/ARNG/ANG HR matters. Monitors promotions, reassignments, annual evaluations, tour renewals, orders, and transfers of all assigned AGR personnel. May participate in local board action for Active Continuation Board (ACB) and Officer Career Management Board (OCMB). Responsible for the timely and accurate administration of voluntary and involuntary separation actions and Army AGR retirement actions. Advises and counsels AGR members and dependents on support agencies and benefits programs. Explains the TRICARE program and how to file claims and locations of servicing Health Benefits Advisors. Schedules retirement counseling of AGR members and coordinates retirement actions with the ARNG/ANG organization. Coordinates with the local medical facility on physical examinations for current, potential AGR members, and AGR members projected for separation/retirement. Consults with other Human Resources Specialist to facilitate Full-Time manning reporting. Reviews manpower documentation (Full Time Support Management Control System (FTSMCS)/Voucher, Tables of Distribution and Allowance (TDA), Modified Tables of Organization and Equipment (MTOEs), Unit Manning Document (UMD)). Advise HRO and leadership on changes to organizational structure. Compiles necessary statistics to reflect current status, and accurate consumption of allocated requirements and resources that will meet programmed year-end strength and future projections and requirements. Assist SHRS/HRO with advising State ANG Headquarters, Wing Force Support Squadron (FSS), G1 Military Personnel, and G3 Plans, Operations, and Training, and higher-level leadership on changes to full-time resources or requirements. Monitors full-time manpower studies and application to manning documents and advises on and coordinates full-time personnel actions associated with manpower changes. Monitors Manpower Resource funding documents provided by National Guard Bureau (NGB) and advises leadership as necessary on funding/resource changes across or on changes to organizational structure. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Security Clearance/Background Check requirements: In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions, programs, property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department, employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work. Failure to obtain, within one year of appointment, and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded, separations of employment, or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency. Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard, Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86, PSIP Initiation Form, Fingerprints, OF306 and Application/Resume. Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - jason.schroeder.10@us.af.mil; 402-309-1129 AREA OF CONSIDERATION: ONLY OPEN TO AREA 1 AREA 1: Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent, indefinite and term personnel of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Do you possess a general understanding of the basic principles and concepts of this occupational series as listed below?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; Skilled 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-07: Do you possess at least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education or training involving basic knowledge competency of human resources business elements and can discuss terminology, concepts, merit principles, and issues related to this competency. Experienced in using reference and resource materials and experienced in program functions such as, maintaining personnel records, counseling, or classification and assignments. Experienced in operating a computer, utilizing multiple computer programs, and performing keyboard functions. GS-09: Do you possess at least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education or training involving executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems; 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. Education Education: No Substitution of education for this position 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). 1. The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. 2. Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. 3. 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.