SUPERVISORY HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST - South Burlington, VT, United States - Department of the Air Force

Description

Duties The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the supervisor over the Force Development, Commander's Support Staff, Sustainment Services Flight, Military Personnel Flight and Airman and Family Programs within the Force Support Squadron
May serve as the full-time representative of the Commander
1) Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management
Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives
Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards
Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses
Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments
Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques
Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases
Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management
Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems
Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters
Prepares documentation to support actions taken
Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance
Encourages self development
Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time
Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material
Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates
Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination
Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources
Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees
2) Manages, directs, and executes wide spectrum of force support operations (Personnel, Base Education & Training, Family Readiness, Installation Personnel Readiness, and Base Services) for wing customers which requires the development of policies and procedures unique to each command in an environment of constantly changing priorities and missions
Develops policies, coordinates, and performs all force support functions for organizations at all levels of serviced installations
Oversees the development and effective implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all areas of responsibility; and ensures that training needs are planned and implemented on a timely basis to meet constantly changing policy and procedures
Provides expert interpretation on regulatory and administrative guidelines in accordance with generally accepted principles relating to a wide spectrum support operation
Ensures readiness of personnel in support of contingencies, exercises, and wartime tasking
Focal point for all aspects of readiness, base deployment plans, Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), and emergency action plans
3) Conducts analysis to determine the effectiveness of operations, compliance with established policies and procedures, reliability of transactions and validity of supporting documentation
Manages the review of a variety of policies, guidelines, data, documents, reports, processes, and procedures to determine trends and data integrity
Identifies actual and potential problem areas and develops actions and tasking to improve operations, correct deficiencies and resolve all discrepancies, differences and problems posed by internal and external sources
Executes policy made at higher levels and provides policy, administrative and technical guidance
Coordinates and participates in the development and presentation of policy and execution training for customers and staff
Incorporates new ideas and methodologies and applies new and innovative practices as appropriate
4) Implements the organization's self-inspection program; reviews formal inspection reports, audits, complaints, and other reports to ensure adverse findings are addressed/corrected within the allotted time frame
Directs self-assessment activities of subordinate supervisors
Evaluates unit programs to ensure compliance and performs as the squadron focal point for major inspections
Directs the preparation, analysis, reconciliation, consolidation, and submission of all required reports within established deadlines to higher level management

REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Requirements Conditions of Employment

• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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

Qualifications


OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
AREA 1, 2 Area I: All current On-board Permanent and Indefinite Dual Status 32 and Title 5 (Competitive and Excepted)

Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Vermont National Guard members 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 II:
All Members of the Vermont Air National Guard
Area


III:
Currently assigned service members in other branches of the military outside of the VTNG, to include those assigned to Active Duty, Reserve or other state's National Guard

Military Grade/Rank:
SMSgt/E8

General Experience:
Experiences gained through military or civilian technical training schools, within the human resources business programs, are included as general experience qualifications
An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade


Specialized Experience:
.Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent in personnel and manpower core competencies: Organization Structure, Requirement Determination, Program Allocation and Control, and/or Performance Improvement
For all positions, 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
Supervisory

Specialized Experience:
Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed
Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel

Quality of Experience:
Length of time is not of itself qualifying
Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately;
• Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication;
• Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats;
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings;
• Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and,
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.
• Skilled and experienced in assessing program status; and, advising senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, on the labor relations environment
• Skilled in interpreting manpower, personnel, and equipment availability deployment readiness posturing and management

PART-


TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE:
Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week


VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE:

Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.

, professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social)
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can prov