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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SUPV HR SPEC (MILITARY), Position Description Number T5864000 and is part of the DE Delaware JFHQ Army National Guard, National Guard.
05/19/2025 to 06/16/2025
$97,653 - $126,955 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
Yes
No
DE-12737849-AR-25-050
837262000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Military Membership is NOT required Open to applicants in Areas of Consideration: I thru V
1. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules. Assigns work to subordinate employees based on organization priorities and consideration of difficulty and requirements of assignments such that the experience, training, and abilities of staff are effectively utilized to meet organization and customer needs. Provides advice, guidance, and direction to employees on a wide range of military human resources and administrative issues. Interviews candidates for positions and selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher-level management. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Identifies or consults with subordinate supervisors and Human Resources Specialists on employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Assesses and revises policies and procedures as needed to find ways to improve quality, timeliness, and efficiency of work. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Evaluates subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Approves/disapproves leave requests.
2. Primary advisor to all levels of management that apply to all military personnel management. Oversees the development and administration of multiple military programs in order to maintain or increase overall personnel readiness. Responsible for military personnel management dispersed throughout the State. In the absence of the Assistant Human Resource Officer (Military), the incumbent of this position may have the overall responsibility for military personnel management's major duties and responsibilities. In addition to supervision, may perform work in one of the specialized branches: Education, Automation, Retirement, Enlisted, Officer, Health Services, Plans and Mobilization Readiness.
Education: Establishes the program, develops methods to achieve objectives, analyzes the needs of the service members for educational programs, oversees the implementation and operations of the incentives program, and serves as the State test control officer.
Automation: Plans, operates and administers the operation of the military personnel automation systems. Requires knowledge of a variety of human resources management functions in order to coordinate actions for this program.
Retirement: Implements DoD and NGB policy regulations in support of service members. Advises service members on retirement benefits, eligibility, and survivor benefits. Issues Notice of Eligibility for retirement benefits to service members.
Enlisted Branch: Implements enlisted personnel management, establishes policy and guidelines in accordance with US law, regulations, and directives.
Officer Branch: Implements officer personnel management, establishes policy and guidelines in accordance with US law, regulations, and directives.
Health Services: Oversee management of the line of duty, incapacitation pay, warrior transition unit, active duty medical extension, medical retention processing 2, and medical boards. Responsible for the periodic health assessments.
Plans and Mobilization Readiness: Oversees the management of soldier readiness processing, soldier readiness check, mobilization deployment, readiness exercise, liaising with mobilization and demobilization stations, and corresponding training support battalions, army regional command, and the respective mobilization brigade.
3. Coordinates, convenes, and/or participates in one or more of the following boards: Selective Retention, Qualitative Retention, Active Service Management Board, Officer Assignment, Officer Career Management, Select Train Educate and Promote, Standby Advisory, Awards, ect.
4. Performs other duties as assigned
5. Contact HRO for a full copy of the position description (PD).
There is no substitution of specialized experience at the GS-12.
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).
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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. This vacancy announcement will be qualified using Minimum Qualification procedures as defined the Delaware National Guards Merit Placement Plan.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional supporting documentation: The applicant may submit all pertinent documentation as they see fit for consideration of qualifications.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12737849
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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