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THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
UNIT: MN - RECRUIT & RETEN CMD
LOCATION: 1025 Broadway Street NE, Minneapolis, MN
SELECTING OFFICIAL: MAJ Caron, Daniel 651.268.8285
ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
09/16/2024 to 10/31/2024
$65,269 - $84,848 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Term - 31 JAN 2025
Full-time
Excepted
9
No
Yes
MN-12549311-24-646
809784400
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY), GS-0201-9,
(1) Participates in developing procedures and the administrative operations of the recruiting and retention program. This includes, but is not limited to: advertising; determining budget requirements; developing the awards and decorations program for recruiters and for those submitting referrals; reviewing portions of the recruiting program to analyze and determine effectiveness of individual recruiters or need for procedural changes within the program; maintaining files and records including military human resources (HR) files for AGR personnel; and preparing a variety of reports. Assists the RRM in developing, planning, and coordinating training for recruiters, contacting schools, determining availability, recruiting spaces, and preparing orders. (2) Participates in the development of written guidelines pertaining to the recruiting and retention program such as local regulations, supplements to Department of Army (DA) or National Guard Bureau (NGB) regulations, circulars, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Ensures dissemination of regulatory materials to recruiters in the field. Maintains copies and updates all applicable recruiting and retention guidelines. (3) Submits proposed budget request to the RRM for review and approval. Budget requests include but are not limited to the following: general supplies, services (advertising, lease/rental of vehicles, etc.), man-day usage (determines need for Active Duty Special Work requirements), travel requirements, etc. Audits Federal telephone usage for appropriate use and advises RRM of suspected abuse. Coordinates personnel support activities with the Human Resources Office concerning the transfer or movement of Active Guard Reserve (AGR) members within the recruiter force, and resolves any pay problems AGR members may be experiencing (i.e. special pay, promotions, rations, quarters, etc.). Ensures coordination and distribution of all recruiter orders. (4) Works with units to determine effectiveness of the recruiting and retention program and identifies trends and suggests corrective measures. Conducts informal studies and pinpoints program deficiencies. Recommends possible solutions to the recruitment manager. (5) As required, the incumbent is assigned to portions of recruiting campaigns and fairs to assist in planning displays, open houses, etc. Monitors advertising activity, reviews write-ups, coordinates information activity with the state information office, and works with the AGR military advertising specialist assigned to the recruiting force.
Performs other duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION: If using education to qualify, a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Acceptance of a Technician position may result in the termination of your Selected Reserve bonus.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/
IMPORTANT NOTES:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
AREAS OF PRIORITY: In Accordance with MN National Guard Regulation 690-335 (Army) or 36-1 (Air), Applications will be forwarded to the selection official to conduct reviews by area of priority as listed below
Area 1: Current On-board Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired within that National Guard component applying for a position within the component which they are currently employed.
Area 2: Current Minnesota National Guard Title 32 Technicians who are in permanent or indefinite technician status as a result of being competitively hired at a sister component that is identified on the Position Vacancy Announcement (PVA), including onboard Title 5 employees that are also current members of MNNG; i.e. Army MNNG to Air MNNG, Air MNNG to Army MNNG.
Area 3: All Minnesota National Guard members currently assigned to the MNANG or to the MNARNG applying for a position within the component in which they are currently assigned. i.e. temporary technician or Traditional Guardsman.
Area 4: Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the Minnesota National Guard, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard.
Area 5: All individuals able to and willing to become members of the Minnesota National Guard including prior service not currently assigned to a military component and non-prior service US civilians.
Evaluation Factors: Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position. The applicant is credited with actual number of months the member has been in the National Guard if the experience is related.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Resume and/or OF 612 showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format must include Month and Year, e.g, 02/2017, Feb 2017, ect.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Transcript: If position requires a degree or if using education to qualify.
3. It is highly recommended that you also submit the AGO 163 to accurately reflect your military experience.
Copies of the OF 612 and AGO 163: http://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota/
Other Required Documents: N/A
Job Information: Vacancy Identification Number ( 12549311 ), title ( HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY) ) and Grade(s) ( 9 ) for which you are applying for.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12549311
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/809784400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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MINNESOTA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD:
This position is located in the Army National Guard (ARNG), Recruiting and Retention Branch. The purpose of the position is to provide support to the ARNG Supervisory Human Resources Specialist (Military), otherwise known as the Recruiting and Retention Manager (RRM), in the administrative and program operations of the recruiting and retention function. Mission is to identify technical and leadership talent in Soldiers across the Minnesota National Guard through building relationships between MNNG branch managers, Soldiers, and Officer Strength Management Recruitment Office. Once talent is identified, we advise leaders and stakeholders on requirements concern career progression, timing, and organizational needs to maintain appropriate levels of highly technical experts across the force. You are a member of a team so all tasks identified may be accomplished through mutual support from the WO recruiter.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: D1115000
