Remote Human Resources Leadership Development Program Jobs in Ridgeland, MS

Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION WITH NO MILITARY REQUIREMENT.
This National Guard position is for a HR ASST, Position Description Number PDT5092000 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard.
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As a HR ASST, GS-0203-7, you will provide human resources services to technicians and Active Guard Reserves (AGRs). The position is remote from the Human Resource Office (HRO). The primary function of this position is to provide technical support on a wide range of technician and AGR human resources matters to line supervisors, managers, technicians, and AGR members at the base or organization level and to coordinate such matters with the servicing HRO.
1. Works with HR Specialist in the HRO to accomplish a wide range of human resources transactions, for technicians and AGRs, related to recruitment, placement, classification, employee and labor relations, benefits, entitlements, training and incentive awards. These duties require technical understanding and knowledge of numerous human resources guidelines, regulations, instructions, directives, procedures, policies and precedent situations involving analyzing the interrelationship and impact various human resources actions in different functional areas may have on Title 5 personnel and dual status technicians and AGR personnel.
2. Advises and provides comprehensive procedural and technical guidance to managers and supervisors in the areas of recruitment, placement, separation and retirement. Coordinates, develops draft vacancy announcements and prepares requests for vacancy announcements for HRO review. Upon receipt of announcements from HRO, makes distribution to all units/sections. Receives technician promotion certificates and furnishes them to selection officials for interview or selection. Advises HRO of promotion, reassignment, and non-selection actions. Executes necessary documents of technician personnel who deploy, mobilize, separate, retire, etc.
3. Provides information to managers and supervisors regarding issues of ARNG/ANG technician occupations and the effects of specific regulations or instructions on anticipated human resources actions. Provides classification advice and assistance on a variety of clerical, technical, administrative and wage grade positions, which have standard career patterns. Provides assistance and guidance in the processing classification appeals. Assists with classification reviews at the organizational or unit/wing/base level and ensures completed reviews are forwarded to the HRO in a timely manner. Assists with the annual federal wage grade survey, as required.
4. Assists managers and supervisors in resolving AGR problems relative exclusively to AGR tours in day-to-day operations. Serves as primary point-of-contact regarding AGR matters between the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and the HRO. Assists with processing of all military human resources actions associated with a military assignment of an AGR member. Manages the in-processing schedule in coordination with other agencies. Conducts the orientation program to outline military requirements, benefits, and entitlements. Implements and interprets AGR policies and programs. Advises and counsels AGR members and dependents on support organizations and benefits programs. Explains the TRICARE program and how to file claims and provides locations of servicing Health Benefits Advisors. Schedules retirement counseling of AGR members and coordinates retirement actions with the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and HRO. Coordinates with the local medical facility on physical examinations for current, potential AGR members, and AGR members projected for separation/retirement. Analyzes, interprets, and clarifies policies, directives, and other issues regarding National Guard Bureau (NGB) ARNG/ANG and HRO pertaining to military human resources matters. Monitors AGR controlled grade program and requirements at unit/wing/base level.
5. Maintains data concerning technician and AGR manning documents, including listings of employees against positions. Compiles necessary statistics to reflect current status and accurate consumption of allocated technician and AGR man-years for the purpose of accomplishing a planned hiring program that will meet programmed year end strength and future projections and requirements. Utilizes personal computers with different software applications in daily work and prepares presentations, graphs, charts, and tables. Obtains pertinent information from the internet to accomplish work assignments.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT & NOTES:
1. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
2. 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.
3. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
4. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime (COMPENSATORY) may be required.
5. The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
6. Wear of the military uniform is prohibited while in technician status.
7. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
8. For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Administrative or clerical experience, education, or training which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform the duties of the position. Experience using computer and automation systems.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months experience in the interpretation and application of regulations, procedures or laws. Experience that provided a working knowledge of administrative functions. Experience performing personnel transactions. Experience working independently and setting priorities with very little supervisory control.
If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. IF YOU COPY ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED.
NOTES TO CANDIDATES:
a. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
b. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources.
c. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
d. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement.
e. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.
Education
No substitution of education for specialized experience.
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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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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.
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