HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (Benefits/HRD/HRSIS)

Summary THIS IS AN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA) This position is part of the District of Columbia National Guard under Position Description Number NGT5931000. -- This is NOT a REMOTE position; the incumbent will report to a Duty Station -- Responsibilities This position is located in the JFHQ-State Human Resources Office (HRO). The purpose of this position is to perform work in two HR Specialties with no less than 25% each. Up to four specialties may be assigned for a total of 100%. This position services both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state. COMPENSATION Implements regulations and programs such as recruitment and relocation incentives, retention allowances, and/or hiring freezes/authorizations. Interprets reviews and applies state pay setting actions such as highest previous rate rule and recruiting and retention incentives EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Advises and counsels management, employees, annuitants, and family members of deceased employees by interpreting, applying, and explaining retirement and insurance laws, regulations, and policies on available retirement insurance benefits, death benefits, entitlements/options. Researches and interprets appropriate regulations to provide advice to employees concerning reinstatement of insurance, conversion of life insurance and features of the programs and options associated with retirement. Assist employees in the preparation of retirement applications and related documents and forwards to the Army Benefits Center Civilian (ABC-C). Determines type of separation and completion of eOPF maintenance for documents. Maintains a current knowledge of legislative development, agency reorganizations and other pertinent activities that may have an impact on management and employees. to them. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT 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. INFORMATION SYSTEMS (HRIS) Provides technical assistance and guidance to supervisors, leadership, and various staff members in the operation, maintenance, and capabilities of various Human Resource Information Systems (HRISs) such as automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services. Directs and monitors operation and maintenance of the local personnel system. Analyzes quality control queries, Personnel/Payroll data reconciliations, and rejected data entries from reports. Provides advice on the use of data for compiling personnel and statistical reports and preparing personnel action documents. Applies a practical knowledge of human resources management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on, or are related to, HRSIS. Compiles personnel and statistical reports and advises staff in the proper documentation for personnel actions. Researches and analyzes problems while monitoring actions requested to ensure that problems encountered are fixed. Reviews data flow actions to ensure that interfacing systems are updated initiating the re-flow process when necessary. Ensures HRO staff is informed and trained on system changes, including patches, messages, and system advisory notices. Identifies system operational problems and works with local Information Technology (I.T.) and NGB to coordinate activity for timely resolution. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Provides technical advice on performance management systems, the incentive awards and suggestion programs. Develops new or modified local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisor in support of the state goals. Reviews performance standards and appraisals for regulatory compliance and analyses for trends and problem issues such as disciplinary, impact on employee morale, supervisor/managers responsibilities and legal implications. Note: This is not a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities for this PD Number T5931000 as released in FASCLASS. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Area of Consideration Group 2- Current competitive or excepted Federal employees nationwide . GENERAL EXPERIENCE: is experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs. Includes but is not limited to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: is experiences that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's accredited educational-degree study program; or other military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. MUST HAVE at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level. Education There are no specific educational requirements for this position. However, substitution of Education for Specialized Experience is allowed. Additional Information * Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference.* Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You must submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference". You can locate the SF 15 at 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service. If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active-duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. 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 ( Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. Commanding General 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. Resumes limited to two pages Starting on September 27, 2025, federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length.