Human Resource Development Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT), Position Description Number D0000000 and is part of the AR ANG HQ, National Guard.
Onboard Title 32 only.
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1. Executes the State's training and development program providing the full range of human resource development (HRD) options for the workforce. Provides HRD management advisory services to all levels of leadership within the organization, including designing, developing, and evaluating major portions of the organization's HRD program. Provides direct guidance to managers and supervisors on employee development. Has frequent contact with supervisors, managers, and employees regarding short- and long-range training objectives. May provide guidance for Continuation in Service Agreements, and available funding for training fees and travel. Identifies courses, by evaluating mission requirements and cost considerations as they pertain to training objectives. Develops and provides input on policy and procedures at the state level for identifying organizational and individual training needs, training opportunities, and sources. May be a Training Government Purchase Card holder. Maintains good standing by following GPC Program policy and guidelines. Develops various initiatives through the draft/implementation of state policy, and compliance reviews. Administers new or modified policy, systems, methods, and guidance to determine the impact on training and/or travel of employees. May coordinate the establishment of local policies for payment and reimbursement of fees, travel, and training. Maintains individual critical system access through training for employee travel and purchase requisition. May be a travel authorization Reviewing Official or Approving Official and travel voucher RO in the Defense Travel System
2. Coordinates Joint (ARNG/ANG) civilian workforce training requests. Reviews, processes approval, coordinates registration, funds and processes payment of fees, coordinates travel reimbursement funding and approval for all Army NG Employee training requests. This includes providing guidance on employee training related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state National Guard mission. Advises and provides direction to senior staff and organizational managers concerning areas of improvement. Designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating the effectiveness of training. Monitors compliance with negotiated agreements of labor organizations pertaining to training and development. - Collaborates on all in-house HRO courses to include the Supervisor Course. Duties include coordinating speakers, instructors, facilities, advertising, documenting attendance and analyzing evaluations. - Serves as a State Quota Source Manager for NG Employees requesting to attend Army Training Requirements and Resources System courses. Analyzes, verifies, and validates student status codes, student change actions, seat assignments, program throughput, etc. to insure NG Employees are assigned to classes and data is accurate in ATRRS. Directly supports the NG Employees with ATRRS enrollment. - Provides direct guidance on mandatory training. Provides opportunities for other career and retirement training. - Provides career counseling to employees. Identifies realistic career objectives for obtaining required skills through training initiatives. Identifies training initiatives addressing new technologies, obsolete workforce skills, and the challenges of organizations in transition. Guides managers and supervisors from cradle to grave on Individual Development Plans (IDP)s for NG Employees hired below the PD Full Target Grade (developmental). - Reviews and advises on the Individual Development Plan (IDP) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIP). Guides managers and supervisors on proper use of the IDP and PIP process.
3. Evaluates the merits of employee morale problems, excessive employee turnover, and instances of low productivity relative to training opportunities. Continually evaluates in-house, governmental and off-the shelf courses to determine how employees can be developed more effectively. Evaluates and analyzes feedback from employees and supervisors to revise learning objectives, visual aids, and handouts as required. Analyzes vendor proposals to ensure quality course content and cost effectiveness. Ensures optimum use and control of National Guard federal financial resources. Ensures all expenditures follow fiduciary responsibilities, statutory requirements, regulations, procedures, and local policies. May serve as a member of the Program Budget Advisory Committee/ANG Financial Working Group. Maintain documentation of training requests and ensure obligation of funds IAW training priorities and the annual funding plan.
DUTIES CONTINUE UNDER THE EDUCATION SECTION.
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Conditions of employment
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership in the military grade listed below. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Military Grades: Enlisted/Officer

• Minimum Military Grade: E-6/TSgt
• Maximum Military Grade: E-7/MSgt

Compatible Military Assignments: Selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Air National Guard.
IMPORTANT NOTES (AS APPLICABLE): Upon selection for this position, individual must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation. A favorable determination based upon investigative results is mandatory for this position. Failure to meet these requirements will result in termination of employment. A pre-placement physical is required if not already current. Upon selection, must complete mandatory Full-Time Support (FTS) Training at the Professional Education Center (PEC) within six months of assignment (if applicable, training will be coordinated by the supervisor). Individual must meet all military requirements of the position without creating a grade inversion, as determined by the Human Resources Office (HRO). Technicians will not be militarily senior to their full-time supervisor or wage leader (Grade Inversion). Enlisted members currently at a higher grade than allowed by the position (see Military Grade Requirement above) may apply; however, they must administratively reduce prior to appointment and provide confirmation of the reduction to HRO.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS ARE LISTED UNDER ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.
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.
Education
DUTIES CONTINUED.
4. Manage and process training and educational data in an Automated Civilian/Military Personnel Systems, to include data input for training completion. Update professional licenses, education and other training requirements based on Position Descriptions for employees. Analyzes management information requirements and develops, revises, and adapts reporting systems to provide appropriate information to key personnel. Procures and maintains accountability of training materials. Uses automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May be require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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