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Position Title
Human Resource Specialist (Military)
Agency
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Announcement Number
SDDE256056990223 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 to Wednesday, February 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments
    
This job opportunity announcement is open to current, permanent Army employees that would occupy the position under a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE). You are eligible in this category if you fall into one of the following:

•  ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON A PERMANENT APPOINTMENT. You must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. Block 24 of your SF-50 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"1." Army employees can access their SF-50 at: MyBiz.
    
•  ARMY CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES SERVING ON AN EXCEPTED SERVICE VETERANS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENT (VRA).  If you are eligible in this category, you are required to submit an SF-50 showing current Army Excepted Service VRA appointment (block 24 must be a "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a"2.").
    
Supporting documentation: You are required to submit the documents which prove you are a current Department of the Army employee in one of the categories described above. To obtain a copy of SF-50s from employment with the Department of Defense, go to My Biz at https://compo.dcpds.cpms.osd.mil/.
    
Note: The "current Army employee" category does not include permanent Army National Guard employees in the competitive service.
    
Are you eligible to apply as a Current Department of Army Civilian Employee Applying on Time-Limited Assignments?
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Condition of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires membership in the US Army Reserve (USAR). If you are not willing or are ineligible to join the USAR, please do not apply to this announcement. If selected, you MUST be or become a member of the Selected USAR. Generally, retired military service members are not eligible for Selected USAR membership. Are you currently a member of the Selected USAR and are willing to maintain membership or are you willing to obtain and maintain membership in the Selected USAR? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Human Resources Specialist (Military) position with the Department of the Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of a Human Resources Specialist (Military) at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Adjust procedures within the work unit to improve productivity.
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3. Authorize personnel actions for the work unit necessary to recruit for vacancies, promote developmental employees, or review position classification.
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4. Establish priorities to ensure timely completion of work.
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5. Interpret policy or regulations to advise subordinates of the proper course of action.
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6. Issue written instructions or standard operating procedures to ensure employee understanding of requirements.
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7. Analyze complex cases involving interpretation of human resource regulations and laws to recommend an appropriate course of action.
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8. Develop studies designed to determine the effectiveness of human resources programs.
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9. Evaluate human resources program effectiveness to recommend methods for improvement.
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10. Interpret a variety of guidance and apply it to human resources program issues.
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11. Write reports or narrative analyses on human resources issues for senior management consideration.
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12. Communicate mission needs and expectations to a large staff with diverse backgrounds.
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13. Counsel military members to assist them with personnel programs and processes.
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14. Deliver briefings concerning military personnel management matters to higher level officials.
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15. Develop briefings to update senior leaders on the status and accomplishments of strategic objectives.
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16. Explain higher headquarters policies to Soldiers.
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17. Explain military human resources procedures to military personnel.
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18. Administer personnel management programs in a manner that facilitates strategic planning.
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19. Develop human resources strategic plans to address program deficiencies.
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20. Develop methods for measuring program success towards achieving of objectives.
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21. Evaluate administrative policies and programs for providing essential support services to the organization.
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22. Evaluate quantitative study data to aid in the analysis of program efficiency.
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23. Advise management on solutions to problems involving the relationships of operations inside and outside the Agency.
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24. Advise managers on solutions to problems related to human resources programs.
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25. Conduct detailed planning to determine the data requirements and process to be used for assessing a complex military human resources problem.
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26. Conduct independent research to resolve administrative problems.
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27. Determine appropriate course of action needed to resolve military personnel issues.
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28. Interpret regulations to provide advice and solve specific problems.
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29. 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.
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