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USAJOBS · 2 days ago

ASST HR OFFICER

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$121K/yr - $157K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Assistant HR Officer for the Maryland National Guard. The role involves assisting the Human Resources Officer with advising on manpower and HR management, developing and administering HR policies, and overseeing HR programs for a diverse workforce.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as a full assistant to the Human Resources Officer

The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with advising TAG/CG, staff elements, and operating official on matters pertaining to manpower and HR management

Develops and administers S/T/DC rules and procedures adapted from policies prescribed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), and Air Force (DAF), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and other Government Agencies

Reviews annual reporting requirements prior to TAG/CG signature (i.e. MD 715)

Ensures familiarity and compliance with DCPAS and OPM guidance

The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with responsibilities for the HR management of all Full-Time Workforce personnel dispersed throughout a S/T/DC, engaged in a variety of occupations under the Federal Wage and General Schedule pay systems as well as military pay schedules

The HR programs include providing HR Development, Employee Benefits, Equal Opportunity Programs, HR Information Systems, Performance Management Employee/Labor Relations, Military (AGR), Position Classification and Position Management, Recruitment/Placement and Compensation, and related clerical and administrative functions for a workforce

Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors

Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters

Selects candidates for positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives

Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors, teams, etc. as appropriate

Explains performance expectations and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses

Appraises performance of employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors

Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel

Recommends awards and changes in position classification to higher-level managers

Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints

Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates

Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete

Reviews developmental needs of employees and makes decisions on non-routine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests for unit employees

Encourages self-development

Approves leave and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time

Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates

Ensures actions taken directly as well as those by subordinate supervisors and/or teams promote an environment in which employees are empowered to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment

Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives

Recognizes and takes appropriate action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates

The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with directing HRO programs and projects, and carry out assigned missions; plans, directs, coordinates, and expedites special projects and actions appropriate for each program, when tasked will undertake special studies

Determines and applies analytical tools to conducts in-depth analysis to identify, quantify, and evaluate the mutual effects and interrelationships between program goals and financial resources and policies

Evaluates proposals for systems and/or programs required to meet existing or anticipated operational problems, challenges, and changes in the operations environment

Applies a wide variety of analytical tools such as life cycle forecasting, Capability Maturity Modeling, multi-module estimation, normalization, performance matrices, quantitative and quantitative analysis, HRO program evaluation review techniques, and decision theory in the evaluation of all available options

Selects the optimum solution based on consideration of a wide variety of critical requirements and variables (technical, systematic, and programmatic), ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of solution

The incumbent shares in and assists the Human Resources Officer with responsibilities for mobilization planning as pertains to the requirements of the Full-Time Workforce and HR Office (HRO) responsibilities

Qualification

Human Resources ManagementEmployee BenefitsPerformance ManagementLabor RelationsRecruitment/PlacementAnalytical SkillsLeadershipCommunication Skills

Required

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool

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 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 position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration

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

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

Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed

Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel

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

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications