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Position Title
HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (CLASSIFICATION)
Agency
Air National Guard Units
Announcement Number
ND-12659158-AF-25-007 (T5) Opens in new window
Open Period
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 to Wednesday, January 22, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians: I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
 
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3. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible: I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
 
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4. Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement: I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
 
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for the position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume, transcripts, or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Human Resources Specialist (Classification) at the GS-09 grade level. (limit characters)
2. Select the one statement that best describes the education that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of Human Resources Specialist (Classification) at the GS-11 grade level. (limit characters)
For each of the statements below, choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provide in your resume, transcripts, or application and information provided by your references. (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. Interpreting and applying position classification standards to positions to determine the correct pay category, occupational series, title, and grade level. (limit characters)
4. Preparing evaluation reports and discussing findings with management and employees. (limit characters)
5. Performing personnel functions associated with preparing and maintaining position descriptions. (limit characters)
6. Conducting research from various sources to compile and consolidate information. (limit characters)
7. Planning and organizing work to meet deadlines. (limit characters)
8. Knowledge of overtime rules, and/or regulations to notify and/or advise employees of entitlements, process exceptions, etc. (limit characters)
9. Uses various personnel automated databases to input, track, and retrieve information. (limit characters)
10. For any responses where you selected "D - I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee", or "E - I am considered an expert in performing this task", identify where in your resume this experience is substantiated. (Please limit your response to no more than 500 words.) (limit characters)
11. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)