Summary This a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Position. This National Guard position is a Temporary GS-0203-07 HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5093000 and is part of the MO HQ Missouri Air National Guard. This is a non-bargaining position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW. Responsibilities Processes a wide range of human resources transactions related to recruitment and placement, classification, employee relations, human resource development, and/or incentive awards. Performs a variety of support work for the specialist, such as compiling and tracking program indicators, and maintaining records. Provides technical assistance in executing the employee relations program. Provides specific advice and guidance to supervisors, managers and employees on a variety of employee relation's matters, to include resolving minor employee problems. Conducts fact-finding investigations, researches pertinent guidance to assist in problem resolution, and responds to inquiries regarding requirements of proposed actions. Advises on disciplinary problems, employee dissatisfaction, indebtedness, work habits, unexcused absences, and provides guidance on alternatives and possible solutions. Advises on non-controversial issues, such as regulatory and procedural authorities relating to performance and performance-ratings, and provides guidance on alternatives and possible solutions. Explains provisions of employee benefits and services programs, to employees and supervisors on matters relating to Workers' Compensation such as determination reassignments and light duty. Serves as Executive Secretary for the employee recognition awards program. Reviews justifications for adequacy and conformance to established regulations and policies. Explains options to employees when they are dissatisfied with performance ratings. Prepares correspondence relating to the awards program, and ensures all administrative details are complete. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-07 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates your ability to interpret and analyze regulations, policies, and procedures relating to a wide variety of civilian or military human resources specialties to provide advice or counseling to employees and supervisors. The specialized experience must also indicate your ability to adapt and interpret guides and use sound judgment in completing personnel actions and in resolving a variety of conventional problems in one or more human resources specialties; use a variety of automated personnel systems and programs to perform various transactions in support of a Human Resources organization; and communicate both orally and in writing sufficiently to develop and present materials to management and employees to gain acceptance and understanding of findings and recommendations. Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible" Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Education This job does not have a qualification requirement that allows substitution of education for specialized experience. Additional Information Veterans Preference: To claim a veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation listed below. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference and will impact your placement on the selection certificate. 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. Click here for a copy of the SF-15. 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service. Please note-the applicable DD 214 and/or VA Letter with an SF-15 must be uploaded to accurately determine your eligibility. Selective Service Act: 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).