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Position Title
HR SPEC (MIL)
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
NY-12655308-AF-25-230 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 13, 2025 to Wednesday, February 12, 2025
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Eligibilities
Please answer all of the questions. You may have more than one status that is applicable to you.
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1. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy
  • the vacancy does not have greater promotion potential than your current or last permanent position and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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2. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
3. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
Miscellaneous
Please answer the following questions to the best of your ability. If you do not have an answer, please type in NA.
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1. Are you currently Title 32, Title 5, Priority Placement or Civilian?
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2. If you are a current Federal Employee, what is the name of the Agency and location? If not applicable, please answer NA.
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3. Have you retired, or are you preparing to retire, from military service? (limit characters)
4. Retirement Date, if applicable. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the (HR Spec) (GS-0201-09) position at our Agency. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Do you meet the following general experience ?
 

1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-7, that demonstrates the ability to:

  1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
  2. Plan and organize work; and
  3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. 

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2. Do you have the following 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.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
3. Do you have experience providing broad management advisory services. Analyzes and resolves operational problems and ensures compliance with military human resources policies, regulations, objectives and management procedures. Provides direction and gives advice to section chiefs and representatives of serviced organizations on methods of approach to systems related discrepancies discovered through analysis. Monitors corrective actions. Interprets Department of Defense (DOD) directed or legislative policies affecting the Military Personnel Data System and recommends enhancements. (limit characters)
4. Do you have experience resolving technical problems. Monitors the overall operations of the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS). Plans, directs and performs system management, quality assurance, system inquiry, trend analysis, small computer operations/management and system research. Providing guidance and assistance to unit commanders and user personnel on management capabilities of the system through the use of pertinent management information readily available. (limit characters)
5. Do you have experience providing staff advisory guidance to the AFFOR, Units, Commanders and other functional activities on solutions and feasible approaches to the utilization of the Military Personnel Data System in specific, and the human resources military program in general. Interprets manuals, regulations, instructions, and other correspondence to determine the impact on the Military Personnel Data System. Plans, directs, and coordinates operations of the system within existing policies and objectives. (limit characters)
6. Do you have Advises the Human Resources Officer (Military) and the immediate supervisor on all adverse computer related issues. Researches system problems and determines solutions. Advises all A1 manpower and personnel staff functions and other agencies using articles on computerized system changes to achieve timely and accurate implementation. (limit characters)
7. Do you have experience coordinating with AF, Air Reserve Personnel Center, The National Guard Bureau (NGB), ANG State Headquarters and base functional areas on new data human resources programs and system procedures. Serves as the liaison for systems with higher headquarters, work functions, unit commanders, etc. Administers Military Personnel Data System training programs for the A1 staff and other users of the system. (limit characters)
8. Do you have experience performing formal and informal training on utilization of the Military Personnel Data System, and other related systems to all users. Researches, develops, reviews, and updates training materials to include training outline, lesson plan, and charts. Obtains and arranges classrooms, audiovisual equipment, and on-line computer training aids. Analyzes and compares data between the military personnel data system and interfacing systems. Analyzes products by comparing and verifying data for mismatched or missing data. (limit characters)
9. Do you have experience identifying discrepancies, takes corrective actions, and reports to appropriate functional OPR. Advises managers of methods to limit invalid data input and suggest enhancements to procedures based on a broad knowledge of the human resources career field. Prepares comprehensive human resources management reports. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
10. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application or its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C 1001); my eligibilities may be canceled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R Part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)