THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR OFFICER, Position Description Number NGD1021P01 and is part of the MD HRO, National Guard.
Military Grades: OFFICER O-5 TO O-6 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. 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.
The incumbent serves as primary staff advisor to TAG/CG, staff elements, and operating official on matters pertaining to manpower and HR management. Develops and administers S/T/DC rules and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), and Air Force (DAF), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and other Government Agencies. Directs development of administrative regulations and procedures to provide efficient and timely accomplishment of all HR functions. Reviews incoming and outgoing correspondence with particular emphasis on compliance with all laws, policies, and related official guidance. Reviews annual reporting requirements prior to TAG/CG signature (i.e. MD 715). Ensures familiarity and compliance with DCPAS and OPM guidance. Responsible for the HR management of all Full-Time Workforce personnel dispersed throughout a S/T/DC, engaged in a variety of occupations under the Federal Wage and General Schedule pay systems as well as military pay schedules. The HR programs include providing HR Development, Employee Benefits, Equal Opportunity Programs, HR Information Systems, Performance Management Employee/Labor Relations, Military (AGR), Position Classification and Position Management, Recruitment/Placement and Compensation, and related clerical and administrative functions for a workforce. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors, teams, etc. as appropriate. Explains performance expectations and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel. Recommends awards and changes in position classification to higher-level managers. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Reviews developmental needs of employees and makes decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for unit employees. Encourages self-development. Approves leave and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates. Ensures actions taken directly as well as those by subordinate supervisors and/or teams promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives. Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Directs HRO programs and projects, and carry out assigned missions; plans, directs, coordinates, and expedites special projects and actions appropriate for each program, when tasked will undertake special studies. Determines and applies analytical tools to conducts in-depth analysis to identify, quantify, and evaluate the mutual effects and interrelationships between program goals and financial resources and policies. Evaluates proposals for systems and/or programs required to meet existing or anticipated operational problems, challenges, and changes in the operations environment. Responsible for mobilization planning as pertains to the requirements of the Full-Time Workforce and HR Office (HRO) responsibilities. Attends or provides representation to mobilization planning conferences/meetings. Ensures that mobilization plans are developed when mobilization plans are developed and implemented to support Full-Time Workforce personnel as needed /when directed. Performs other duties as assigned.