HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D2016000 and is part of the PA Deputy Chief of Staff G1, National Guard.

1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement. APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED This is a Dual Status Excepted Service Technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Non-Bargaining Position AOC 1: NG Employees at the Deputy Chief of Staff G1 AOC 2: NG employees in the Deputy Chief of Staff G1 AOC 3: NG Employees of the Pennsylvania National Guard AOC 4: All service members of the Pennsylvania National Guard (This includes M-Day Soldiers, Temporary Technicians and AGR Personnel) Military Grades: ENLISTED E1-E9 WARRANT OFFICER: WO1 - CW5 OFFICER: O1 - O4 Supervisor for this position is MAJ Keller *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Secret Security Clearance GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences 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: Application must indicate 24 months experience in executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems, as applicable to the specific position and its position description.

Must have 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.

Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs.

Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs.

Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities.

Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals. Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures.

Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques.

QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

SPECIAL NOTE: Per the Merit Promotion and Placement Plan (MPP) if there are more than 15 qualified applicants for each position, by category, a KSA board will be convened in accordance with Chapter 4 of the MPP.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION.

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life.

We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Major Duties:

As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST, GS-0201-09, you will be responsible for oversight administration and implementation of policies pertaining to state medical affairs, and exercise of programs in one or more of the following areas: Line of Duty (LOD) Investigation Program, Incapacitation Pay Program, Active Duty Medical Extension (ADME) Program, MOS Medical Review Board (MMRB) Program, Medical Disqualification Program, Follow up Health Care Program, Medical Claims Processing Program, Medical Travel and Orders Program, Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board (PEB), Soldier Readiness Processing (SRP), demobilization coordination with Post Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA).

Coordinate with the Human Resources Command (HRC), National Guard Bureau (NGB), the Military Medical Support Office (MMSO), Tri-Care, Regional Medical Command, the Military Treatment Facilities (MTF), the Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Physical Evaluation Board Liaison Offices (PEBLO), Regional Army Commands, State and regional counterparts, and members at all unit levels.

Serve as the advisor to the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist on issues of health care, sources of healthcare, and medical aspects of Soldier readiness.

Manage the funds associated with the appropriate programs and provides accounting for expenditures as required.

Respond to inquires and various correspondence within respective areas and ensure maintenance of an action file for all responses.

Coordinate, assemble, monitor and ensure the proper conduct of medical boards, and participate as required.

Review, evaluate, and interpret regulatory guidance, policies, and procedures to applicable programs.

Provide supervision of subordinate staff through the planning, assignment, and review of work; granting of leave; provide recommendation of training requirements, performance standards, and ratings; and effecting minor disciplinary actions such as warnings and reprimands.

Perform other duties as assigned.