HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (TITLE 32)

Summary

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Position.

This National Guard position is an Indefinite/Permanent (may retain current tenure if on-board with agency) GS-0201-12 HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE BENEFITS) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D2187000 and is part of the MO Directorate of Human Resources. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.

This position is also advertised to Air National Guard members on Vacancy Number MO-12555555-24-372.

This job is open to

• National Guard & reserves
  
  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

WHO MAY APPLY: All qualified Missouri traditional guard members and those eligible for enlistment, appointment or transfer into the Missouri Air or Army National Guard.

Duties

• Serves as a senior Human Resources (HR) Benefits Specialist in the Human Resource Office (HRO).
• Independently resolves difficult issues/problems requiring consideration of the total human resource management program.
• Provides technical services on assigned portions of position management, classification, staffing, and human resource development programs.
• Provides the full range of technical support regarding management-employee relations.
• Ensures program goals are in compliance with NGB, DA, DAF, DoD, OPM and other governing legislation or agencies.
• Advises and counsels individual employees on all aspects of retirement benefits and coverage under CSRS and FERS.
• Advises on creditable service and retirement eligibility, and estimates annuities using the Army Benefits Center-Civilian (ABC-C) approved calculator.
• Advises on continuing enrollment in Federal life and health insurance programs in retirement, and death-survivor benefits.
• Assists employees in completing retirement applications ensuring all documentation is accurate and submitted within required deadlines.
• Serves as liaison with ABC-C to assist employees with their retirement applications.
• Administers the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) and Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) programs.
• Distributes health benefits brochures and enrollment forms to employees and managers.
• Counsels and advises employees regarding the immediate and long-term advantages of participating in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)
• Advises survivors of deceased employee on their benefits and procedural requirements to include assisting with the preparation of required forms.
• Administers the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets injury compensation standards established by Congress and the Department of Labor (DOL).
• Uses non-standard operating practices or highly modified HR work procedures for delivering effective HR services to Army and Air National Guard customers
• Exercises an expert level of knowledge and skill in applying the full range of HR methods
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
• The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
• Indefinite employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
• If selected individual is in a Permanent status (Tenure 1 or 2) with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will retain their Permanent status.
• If selected individual is in an Indefinite status (Tenure 3) with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will retain their Indefinite status.
• If selected individual is not currently on-board with the Missouri Army National Guard, that individual will be Indefinite.
• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter at 1-800-GO-GUARD (1-800-464-8273) prior to applying for this position.
• This is an Excepted Service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the Missouri National Guard prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an Excepted Service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Individuals on incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment or termination, contact the State Incentives Manager at (573) 638-9500 extension 39637 for questions concerning recoupment or termination.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Failure to complete management prescribed courses for full-time support personnel within the first year of employment or assignment, may be cause for reassignment or termination.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. Selected candidate must be MOS qualified within 12 months from date of appointment. Title 32 employees will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor (grade inversion).

Maximum Military Grade - Officer: MAJ (O-4) Warrant Officer: CW5 (W-5) Enlisted: CSM (E-9)

Minimum Military Grade - Officer: 1LT (O-2) Warrant Officer: WO1 (W-1) Enlisted: MSG (E-8)

Officer - Branch 42 or AOC 42A, 42B Warrant Officer - MOS 420A Enlisted - CMF 42

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:Must possess experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs; validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade that includes 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; and skill in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that indicates a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs; knowledge of organization structure and performance improvement; analytical and problem solving abilities; experience working with personnel deployments and writing various readiness status reports; and experience presenting military or civilian briefings for senior leadership, conferences and workshops or special committee reporting. This specialized experience must also include the ability to analyze human resources personnel system reports; ability to direct awards and recognition, evaluations and performance management; experience managing or conducting reenlistments, assignment or reassignment actions and retirement options; experience in career counseling and overseeing performance evaluations; and ability to support combatant commanders from peacetime through mobilization, contingency operations and demobilizations; and experience conducting performance management and productivity programs.

In addition to the above, must possess 12 months of career broadening human resources program experience in leading, planning and scheduling work in a manner that promoted smooth flow and even distribution of assigning work requirements. Must possess experiences that included training and guiding employees on human resources military or civilian programs tasks; effectively and efficiently plan and schedule; lead people and human resources personnel activities that included directing and assigning tasks and projects; and structure assignments to create viable procedures that resulted in measured and improved task processes.

Customer service and empathy skills are desired.

Education

Officer Education Requirement: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is mandatory. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.

Warrant Officer and Enlisted Education Requirement: Must have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is optimum.

When education is required, you must submit copies of college transcripts with the application packet. Unofficial copies may be submitted for application purposes, but placement will not occur until official transcripts have been provided.

Additional information

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).

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Review our benefits
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  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.
  
  Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.
  
  Helpful Hints for Applying:
  
  - Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.
  
  - Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.
  
  - Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.
  
  - Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.
  
  2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.
  
  3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.
  
  
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
  
  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.
• How to Apply
  
  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/12555554
  
  A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) 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/.
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Angela McCall
  
  Phone
  
  573-638-9500 X37495
  
  Email
  
  angela.mccall.1@us.af.mil
  
  Address
  
  MO Directorate of Human Resources
  
  2302 Militia Drive
  
  Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  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.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

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.

Please be advised that copying and pasting the specialized experience from the vacancy announcement into your resume is prohibited and will result in your resume being disqualified.

Helpful Hints for Applying:

- Ensure that your resume contains your full name, address, phone and at least your last four digits of your social security number.

- Include details about the experience that relates to the position you are applying for.

- Be specific and always include Month and Year for the dates of your experience.

- Be sure to include your applicable military experience and explain the duties of the MOS/AFSC held.

2. If you are using education to qualify for this position OR education is a mandatory requirement to meet qualifications, YOU MUST submit copies of college transcripts that identify each course, the college or university, semester or quarter hours earned, grade and grade-point received. Submitting a certificate or a degree will not suffice. You must submit transcripts when required. Photocopies are acceptable.

3. If if you have previous Federal Civil Service employment or are employed by another Federal Agency, please submit a copy of your last Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50. If you have never been a Federal Civil Service employee, this is not a requirement. This is also not a requirement for current Technicians employed by the Missouri National Guard.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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/12555554

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) 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/.

Agency contact information

Angela McCall

Phone

573-638-9500 X37495

Email

angela.mccall.1@us.af.mil

Address

MO Directorate of Human Resources

2302 Militia Drive

Jefferson City, MO 65101-1203

US

Next steps

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.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request