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Position Title: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) Title 32
Agency: Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number: TX-12496811-AR Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, September 12, 2024 to Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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1. Are you a current member of the state National Guard for which this position is being advertised, or are you willing and eligible to become a member?

A. Yes

B. No

1. From the statements below, select the one response that best describes your education and/or experience as it pertains to meeting the Qualification Requirement for the Human Resources Specialist (HRD), GS-0201-09 position.

A. 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-7) with skills in applying, fundamental military human resource management principles and practices; and standardized analytical and evaluative methods and techniques in order to provide technical expertise and guidance as well as management advisory services to resolve factual and procedural issues within the particular area of assignment. AND In-depth knowledge of applicable regulations relating to the field of military human resources management to provide regulatory guidance and recommendations on personnel actions (i.e. discharges, promotions, flagging actions, reassignments, reductions, awards and decorations, personnel evaluation reports, military code violations, LOD investigations/determinations, benefits, etc). AND Knowledge and ability to research and analyze information where judgment is required when only the spirit or intent of governing regulation is available. AND Knowledge of administrative and personnel actions to conduct subordinate unit inspections and assistance visits, identify trends, conduct analysis, and develop recommendations to enhance personnel readiness. AND Knowledge of personnel authorizations, unit manning documents, and duty assignment requirements and criteria sufficient to maintain personnel readiness levels. AND Knowledge of personnel deployment requirements to inspect individual mobilization files, review and monitor the status of subordinate unit’s personnel and medical deployment requirements. Provide feedback to command for follow-up action. AND Knowledge of administrative medical actions to provide procedural guidance to organizational personnel in the management of LOD’s, periodic health assessments, profiles, medical MOS retention boards, fitness for duty boards, and vaccinations. Knowledge of procedural and regulatory guidelines required to advise LOD investigating officers. AND Knowledge of organizational strength maintenance procedures to assist in the performance, coordination, and support of recruiting activities. AND Knowledge of officer and enlisted promotion systems sufficient to provide procedural guidance and to review packets for accuracy. AND Knowledge of accession and appointment requirements for officer and warrant officer candidates, administrative regulations sufficient to train organizational personnel in the administration of postage accounts, file systems, publications, and correspondence. AND Knowledge of office automation programs sufficient to manipulate database and spreadsheet information in a format as required by the organization. Ability to use automated or manual systems for preparing of reports and correspondence. AND Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with individuals, supervisors, and management.

B. I have a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a major directly related to the position of a Human Resources Specialist. I understand that by selecting this option, I must provide transcripts with my application documents.

C. I have a combination of the experience and education listed above. I understand that by selecting this option, I must provide transcripts with my application documents.

D. I do not meet the qualification requirements listed above.

2. What is your current Federal Technician or Military status? Please make an appropriate choice.

A. I am currently a Permanent, Indefinite, or Temporary Federal Technician with the Texas National Guard.

B. I am currently a traditional member of the Texas National Guard.

C. I am a current military or prior member eligible to become a Texas National Guard member.

D. I am a civilian with no prior military experience BUT I am eligible and willing to become a Texas National Guard member.

E. I am a civilian with no prior military experience AND I am ineligible and unwilling to become a Texas National Guard member

3. Are you an E-4/(SPC) not to exceed E-6/(SSG)? Members of another branch of service, or prior service members should ensure they are eligible and willing to join the Texas National Guard in the rank of E-4/(SPC) not to exceed E-6/(SSG). Civilians without prior service should respond "No".

A. I am a E-4/(SPC) not to exceed E-6/(SSG).

B. No, I am not one of these ranks BUT I am willing and eligible to become a Texas National Guard member in the following ranks E-4/(SPC) not to exceed E-6/(SSG).

C. No, I am not one of these ranks AND I am unwilling and ineligible to become a Texas National Guard member in the above ranks.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

4. Do you currently possess one of the following primary or secondary Compatible Military Assignments? Or are you eligible and able to complete the MOS qualifications and requirements to fall within the listed Compatible Military Assignment by the date of your appointment?
Enlisted MOS: 42A

A. Yes

B. No

5. Please type your rank and MOS in the space provided below. If you are a member of another branch of service, please include your branch, rank and military specialty. Prior service members should include their last rank held and military specialty. Civilians should type "N/A".

6. Do you currently have a Secret security clearance? Are you eligible to obtain a Secret clearance within one year of appointment?

A. I have a Secret security clearance.

B. I am eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment and understand that I must submit to a background investigation in order to acquire this security clearance.

C. I am either not eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance within one year of appointment due to knowledge that I would not pass a background investigation, or I am not willing to submit for a background investigation and understand that this will remove me from consideration for this vacancy.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

7. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed. Do you meet this requirement?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Your responses in this questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents and references you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency, if selected. Review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you 1) understand this warning, 2) have reviewed your responses for accuracy, and 3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability.

A. Yes, I verify that all of my responses to this questionnaire are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do not support one or more of my responses to the questionnaire that my application may be rated lower and/or I may be removed from consideration.

B. No, I do not accept this agreement and/or I no longer wish to be considered for this position.

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