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This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT), Position Description Number D1043000and is part of JFHQ HRO, Nebraska Army National Guard.
INDEFINITE EMPLOYMENT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE AND WILL LAST MORE THAN ONE YEAR BUT NO MORE THAN SIX YEARS. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME AS A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. THIS POSTION MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
03/06/2024 to 09/27/2024
$59,966 - $77,955 per year
Announcement is Open till Filled, first review will be 27 Mar 2024, with a review every 7 days there after
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Temporary - INDEF
Full-time -
Excepted
None
No
No
NE-12340880-AR-24-067
780121600
Current federal employees of this agency.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
OPEN TO AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: 1 and 2 ONLY
As a HR SPEC (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT), GS-0201-9, duties include:
--Provides advice and assistance to technicians, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of needed training. Provides guidance to supervisors in planning job-related career development activities for technicians. Advises technicians on self-development activities and explains eligibility requirements and regulatory requirements. Ensures that local course opportunities and resources are fully publicized.
--Conducts surveys of training needs, analyzes the information obtained, and submits recommendations. Assist in updating the state training plan. Monitors on-the-job training of employees by reviewing training reports submitted by supervisors and trainees. Conducts continuing analysis and evaluation of training program effectiveness in meeting training and career development goals to ensure that employees receive the needed training. Evaluation may involve a study of funds usage and technician progression over a long period of time or may be a short term statistical analyses using annual automated data input of annul reports. Ensures technicians and supervisors complete training evaluations. Analyzes training evaluations and makes recommendations on future schools and courses to meet training needs.
--Provides advice on technician training issues related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state National Guard mission. Answers inquiries about available training, and clarifies eligibility requirement and application procedures.
--Assists other units in planning and conducting in-house training and ensures proper training documentation is utilized for technician training credit. Assists supervisors in the development of Individual Development Plans.
--Performs other duties as assigned
A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.
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.
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.
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. Your answers to the assessment questionnaire will be verified against information provided in your resume and other supporting documentation. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions addressing experience and education relevant to this position.
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experiences, your rating will be adjusted or you may be excluded from consideration for this position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated against general and specialized experience under the "Qualifications" section and against the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Customer Service and Technical Competence
NUMERIC CATEGORY:
Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a numeric group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package. Refer to NE TPR 335 dated 4 April 2018.
Numeric category ratings are:
Highly-Qualified: 90-100 points. To be highly-qualified, an applicant substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and are fully competent to effectively perform all the job requirements in the position almost immediately with minimum training or orientation;
Well-Qualified: 80-89 points. To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position;
Qualified: 70-79 points. To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. Will require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
To preview the assessment questionnaire, please use the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12340880.
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 (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
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2. Other supporting documents (optional)
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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Applicants will be referred in the following order:
1. FULLY QUALIFIED AREA 1
2. FULLY QUALIFIED AREA 2
INDEFINITE EMPLOYMENT IS TEMPORARY IN NATURE AND WILL LAST MORE THAN ONE YEAR BUT NO MORE THAN SIX YEARS. BENEFITS ARE THE SAME AS A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. THIS POSTION MAY CONVERT TO PERMANENT WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/780121600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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