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Position Title
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NE-12635711-TR-25-003 Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, December 27, 2024 to Friday, September 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
Preferences
1. Would you accept a temporary appointment? (limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
1. This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Have you ever been convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence?
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Assessment 1
Please answer all of the questions. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you possess experience, education or training 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? (limit characters)
2. Do you possess least 1 year experience at the previous lower grade or equivalent experience and education or training involving executing personnel programs and Human Resources Information Systems; Knowledge and understanding of the personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure; Requirements Determination; Program Allocation and Control; and, Performance Improvement; Have a working knowledge of organizational structures; manpower standards; manpower resources; manpower data systems; or, commercial services to include strategic sourcing; Experienced in performing personnel program requirements that involve advising supervisors and managers; and, experienced in completing accession planning and processing; classification and position management; and, civilian promotions; Experienced in advertising positions, processing assignments or reassignment actions; reviewing human resources development programs; applying education and training policy requirements; discussing retraining procedures; and/or providing retirement options; Competent in discussing the equal opportunity and sexual assault prevention and response programs; Have experiences in career counseling; completing or editing performance evaluations; and, conducting educational and skill development personnel course programs; Competent in merit principles, personnel plans, programs, and policies to guide or advise others on their implementation activities; Skilled in applying program policies, directives, publications, and training manuals; Knowledgeable on allocating manpower resource budgets or execution procedures; Experienced in performance management and productivity programs; or, advising on process improvement, best practices, and performance techniques? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Develop and carry out specific projects to accomplish the technical support mission of the Human Resources Office. (limit characters)
4. Advise supervisors and employees on regulatory requirements of programs and develops instructions. (limit characters)
5. Provide oversight, planning, interpretation, and application of policy. (limit characters)
6. Solicit required information from employee and supervisor, as necessary, to complete documents. (limit characters)
7. Maintain a tracking system to evaluate and provide management with reports of statistical information. (limit characters)
8. Use of a variety of Federal Human Resources Specific automated personnel systems and programs. (limit characters)
9. Familiar with the structures of the ARNG within the state. (limit characters)
10. Provide final review and validation of subordinate products for presentation to senior leadership, and produce and issue guidance to lower echelon units and commands. (limit characters)
11. As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational 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 will be grounds for not selecting you from employment following acceptance.

I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any documents or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 USC 1001); my eligibility may be canceled, I may be denied an appointment or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give will be investigated.

Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: (1) understand this warning, (2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy, (3) verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability; and (4) realize you must join the respective Nebraska National Guard and wear the military uniform.

Failure to agree to this statement or answer this question will make you ineligible from further consideration for the position.
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