Army National Guard Units Hiring for Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Title 5) at Middletown Full Time

Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION DUTY LOCATION: Human Resources Office (HRO), Middletown, CT AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION: Area I: All On Board Federal Employees (T5), Tenure 0,1,2,3 within the CTNG with U.S. citizenship. Area II: All On Board Federal Dual-Status Military Technicians (T32), Tenure 0,1,2,3 within the CTNG with U.S. citizenship. Area III: All current and former members of the Connecticut National Guard with U.S. citizenship. Responsibilities This National Guard position is for a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Title 5), Position Description Number T5413000 and is part of the CT HRO ARNG, National Guard. JOB SUMMARY: The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a supervisor of Human Resources Specialist(s) and Human Resources Assistant(s). Supervises a minimum of five full-time employees. Supervises two or more other major segments e.g. classification, recruitment and placement, employee relations, labor relations, etc. Serves as a Human Resources advisor and technical specialist for one specific HR specialty. The major duties include, but are not limited to: The incumbent provides management advisory services to all levels of management of situations regarding Human Resources services. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises both management and subordinates on matters pertaining to conduct and discipline, the labor management relations program, employee benefits and entitlements and contributions to the accomplishment of special programs. Oversees the establishment of state policies for use of compensation tools (e.g. highest previous rate, EDP/HD), and recruitment and retention tools. Establishes and administers a system for determining and documenting training needs, evaluating training courses, assigning priority to training plans and evaluating training accomplishments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Your resume and any other supporting documentation you wish to provide must clearly substantiate you currently possess 12 months of specialized experience in the following: Experience at the GS-11 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs. Experience in personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure, Requirement Determination, Program Allocation and Control, and/or Performance Improvement. Experience in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description. Experience demonstrating knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement. Experience demonstrating knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing. Experience 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. Experience 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. Experience in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs. Experience in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs. Experience demonstrating competence in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities. Experience demonstrating skill in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Experience demonstrating knowledge on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures. Experience in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques. Experience in managing human resources development programs, education, voluntary education, advanced academic education, promotion testing, and libraries. Experience on mentorship activities. Experience in assessing program status; and, advising senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, on the labor relations environment. Experience in career counseling, performance evaluations, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs, and, experienced in identifying concerns; assessing culture and environmental concerns; and, executing problem solving techniques and applications. Experience in formulating personnel plans and programs; developing and implementing policies; and, executing procedures with follow-on evaluations and reassessments. Experience in developing, controlling, programming and allocating manpower resources, budgeting, and execution procedures. Experience in the allocation of civilian resources through execution and management of the applicable manpower documents and higher headquarters’ manpower directives and requirements. Experience demonstrating competence in processing organization change actions to activate, inactivate, re-designate, or reorganize structures. Experience in conducting performance management and productivity programs; assessing and documenting organizational performance; and, advising on process improvement options, best practices, and how to recognize optimal performance. Experience in maintaining sound appropriated and non-appropriated financial and corporate standards within established internal management controls. Experience in leading, planning and scheduling work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of assigned work requirements. Experience guiding employees on human resources (military or civilian) program tasks. Experience in conducting employee performance evaluations and mentoring employees; managing resources and budgets; and directing assigned work, or leading the employees on program tasks, inspections, exercises, deployments, and/or mobilizations. Experience in effectively and efficiently planning and scheduling work. Experience in leading people and human resources personnel activities that included directing and assigning tasks and projects. Experience in structuring assignments to create viable procedures that resulted in measured and improved task processes. Experience in creating and implementing improvements in mentoring programs and strategies, executing training applications and career development that resulted in the employees’ increased performance values in quality work, timeliness considerations, and work efficiencies. Experience in working within merit principles, equal employment, and affirmative action guidelines. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 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. Skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. Ability to interact with all levels of management and labor unions as a strategic business partner in the delivery of human resource development services requiring a broad approach and careful analysis. Knowledge of how multiple automated systems are structured and modified in order to set up validation strategies for reports generated from systems or to troubleshoot when systems do not work. Knowledge of, and skill in applying a wide range of HR and fiscal concepts, practices, laws, regulations, policies and precedents sufficient to provide state level comprehensive HR management advisory and technical services on substantive organizational (ANG and ARNG) functions and work practices.’ Knowledge of training and development principles, theories and methods. Knowledge of other HRO specializations, i.e. classification, recruitment and placement, employee relations, labor relations, equal employment opportunity, AGR management, etc. for purposes of interacting and resolving issues as well as for development and evaluation of courses in above areas. Knowledge of the different philosophies and structures of the ANG and ARNG within the state and the relationship of training to the assigned missions. Knowledge of how multiple automated systems are structured and modified in order to set up validation strategies for reports generated from system or to troubleshoot when systems do not work. Ability to participate in strategic planning to see where the organization is headed, to provide a pathway there, and to take full advantage of modern technology. Ability to bring training to technicians by non-traditional means and supplementing that training with web-based or CD versions of regulations and guidelines. Education No substitution of education for specialized experience. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position Additional Information Primary Change of Station (PCS) relocation expenses will NOT be paid. 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). If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.