- Position Title
- HR SPECIALIST (BENEFITS) GS-7/9
- Agency
- Army National Guard Units
- Announcement Number
- MT-10489953-T5-19-412 Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 2, 2019 to Thursday, May 16, 2019
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Instructions in assessment:
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. Your responses may be adjusted if your resume and supporting documents do not support them.
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this assessment questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents. Your responses may be adjusted if your resume and supporting documents do not support them.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Do you have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma? Must submit documentation for education requirement (i.e. Diploma)?
Do you have a high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma? Must submit documentation for education requirement (i.e. Diploma)?
2.
Basic Qualification Requirement
Do you have the required experience in the following?
Do you have the required experience in the following?
- Skilled 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;
- Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
- Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and,
- Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
3.
General Experience
Do you possess experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs; do you possess a validated understanding of basic principles and concepts of the Human Resources Specialist?
Do you possess experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs; do you possess a validated understanding of basic principles and concepts of the Human Resources Specialist?
4.
Specialized Experience GS-0201-07
Do you have 3 months of basic knowledge and working experience in personnel programs gained as a volunteer, in a classroom, or as an employee?
Experience must include:
Do you have 3 months of basic knowledge and working experience in personnel programs gained as a volunteer, in a classroom, or as an employee?
Experience must include:
- basic knowledge competency of human resources business elements and can discuss terminology, concepts, and issues related to this competency.
- using reference and resource materials and experienced in program functions.
- operating a computer, utilizing multiple computer programs, and performing keyboard functions.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
5.
Knowledge of two or more specific personnel management specialties (i.e. Staffing, Benefits, Classification, Labor, or Training) sufficient to perform advanced developmental assignments.
6.
Ability to carry out studies and analysis of data or programs.
7.
Ability to prepare reports to explain basic personnel information.
8.
Ability to performing assignments and with development to complete without constant oversight.
9.
Ability to have attention to detail and to have accuracy in work.
10.
Communication skills sufficient to exchange personnel information with representatives from serviced organizations.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
11.
Specialized Experience GS-0201-09
Do you have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs.
Experienced in
Do you have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-07 level or the equivalent which provided a working knowledge of National Guard missions, organizations, and federal civilian or military personnel programs.
Experienced in
- performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; and/or providing retirement options.
- using skill in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals.
- performance management and awards programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques.
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below.
12.
Ability to manage and administer a variety of personnel programs, advises management and counsel employees on such programs as health and life insurance, leave, Thrift Saving Plan (TSP), physical capability requirements and make corrections.
13.
Manages, administers and provides advice and assistance on compensation/pay programs; including hours of duty and premium pay.
14.
Conducts program analysis to determine activity trends and compliance with program requirements.
15.
Advises management on potential program problems; such as organizational patterns on compliance of performance management, leave, and other programs.
16.
Assists in managing the leave programs; for examples leave donor programs and approve requests for advance leave.
17.
Analyzes, interprets and clarifies policies, directives and other issuance from higher authority; for example -OPM, NGB, and DoD for statewide application.
18.
Develops instructions pertaining to personnel administration matters and makes recommendations to the HRO, staff directors and supervisors to ensure compliance with requirements.
19.
Responsible for administering the benefits program and provides advice to managers, supervisors, and individuals who plan to enter on military duty about provisions of the law covering the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
20.
Responsible for the administration of the retirement system processing; for example Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS).
21.
Assists with the administration of the Worker's Compensation Program (OWCP) for the state and ensures that the program objectives and goals are met.
22.
Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of personnel actions: for example Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for performance appraisals, separations, within-grade increases, awards, etc., to include completion of supporting forms, records and documents.
23.
Ensures personnel actions are processed and information is distributed to the appropriate supervisors and employees.
24.
Conducts internal audit of personnel actions processed to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
25.
Responsible for the maintenance and security of the Personnel Folders ensuring that content meets regulatory requirements and are safeguarded under the Privacy Act of 1974; for example Technician Official Personnel Folders (OPFs).
26.
Ensures personnel information coded into the Defense Civilian Personnel Data System is accurate and timely.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
27.
Do you certify that all of your responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate; and do you accept that if your supporting documentation does not support one or more of your responses to the questionnaire that your application may be rated lower or you may be removed from further consideration?