Summary THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is part of the IN JFHQ IN HR, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number D2960000/D1040P01. If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement. Responsibilities Coordinates human resources transactions on a daily basis with management officials, employees, the ARNG/ANG organization/unit and HRO. Participates in the execution of the merit placement/promotion program. Advises and provides procedural and technical guidance to managers, supervisors, and applicants on recruitment and placement, qualification requirements, merit promotion procedures, transfers, etc. Prepares and distributes vacancy announcements. Analyzes and evaluates individuals’ applications to determine basic eligibility. Evaluates relative quality and value of experience, training, education, and performance in relation to requirements of positions for lower level/less complex positions. May assist in the development of specialized qualification requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities statements. Assists the specialist in the recruitment and evaluation of applicants on the basis of need for candidates in special categories (i.e., key staff, Schedule A, etc.). May assist in restructuring of positions for fill at lower grades determining selective placement factors, ranking factors, crediting factors, and the degree to which each factor is met. Prepares and maintains records and reports and performs post audits and maintenance of merit promotion files. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a Career Ladder position for a GS-07/09. This advertisement is written for the GS-09 level. Your qualifications for the GS-07 and/or GS-09 will be determined by your resume and questionnaire responses. MILITARY GRADES: E3 through E7 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 with experience using computer and automation systems. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience for GS07: At least 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. Knowledge of capabilities, operating characteristics, and advanced functions of a variety of software, e.g., database, spreadsheet, and word processing in order to accomplish assigned tasks in the most efficient manner possible within available technology and to devise new methods and procedures for utilizing office automation. 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. Specialized experience for GS09: At least 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. This position requires sufficient knowledge and skill to apply fundamental HR methods and practices to perform simple to moderately complex, non-controversial, reoccurring work where multiple solutions may exist. The position must make informed determinations and judgements on processes and problems of limited scope within the HR staffing specialization. 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. Knowledge of a wide range of HR concepts, laws and/or regulations sufficient to provide analytical and diagnostic advice to management and organizational leadership in recruitment and placement. Knowledge or experience in pay setting practices, onboarding process, resume reviews for referral procedures, job announcement building, and implementing HR policy, and practices for merit recruitment and placement. 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. PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 18 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below. If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo. If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo. If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 18 months, you will need an ETP memo. If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application. Education You may combine education with specialized experience to meet the length of experience requirement for GS-07/09. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Courses must be at the graduate level. To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. Additional Information ***NOTE*** Indefinite Appointments are TEMPORARY in nature, but eligible to receive benefits. You must select YES to the Temporary Position question within the Assessment Questionnaire to be considered for this job announcement. 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. Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. Contact the INNG HR Office for information about this policy. TAG is final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to federal employees or those with a 90-day break in service). This must be approved prior to your appointment date. 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). This announcement follows the Fair Chance Act (FCA). The FCA prohibits specific inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal or credit background prior to the hiring agency making a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. If applicant suspects a violation to FCA for their application, the applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days to the date of alleged non-compliance. To complete the complaint, applicant must send an email to donald.a.heichel.civ@army.mil with the following information: Name of the applicant. A copy of the vacancy announcement and/or vacancy announcement number. Name of the individual(s) who allegedly violated the Fair Chance Act. A description of the violation. Supporting documentation (e.g., emails), if applicable. Exemptions to FCA implementation that may apply: Position requires a determination of eligibility for access to classified information. Is a dual-status military technician position in which an applicant or employee is subject to a determination of eligibility for acceptance or retention in the armed forces, in connection with concurrent military membership.