HR Specialist (human Resource Development) (title 5)

Hr Specialist (Human Resource Development)

Iowa Army National Guard - Title 5 Excepted Service Position

Open to current on board Title 32 and Title 5 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is not required.

Location: Hr Office, Johnston, Ia

Responsibilities

As a HR Specialist (Human Resource Development) (Title 5), Gs-0201-9/11, you will perform the following duties:

1. 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. May provide guidance for Continuation In Service Agreements, and available funding for training fees and travel.
2. Coordinates joint (ARNG/ANG) civilian workforce training requests. Reviews, processes approval, coordinates registration, funds and processes payment of fees, coordinates travel reimbursement funding and approval for all Army NG Employee training requests. This includes providing guidance on employee training related to program requirements to successfully accomplish the state national guard mission. Advises and provides direction to senior staff and organizational managers concerning areas of improvement. Designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating the effectiveness of training.
3. Evaluates the merits of employee morale problems, excessive employee turnover, and instances of low productivity relative to training opportunities. Continually evaluates in-house, governmental and off-the shelf courses to determine how employees can be developed more effectively. Evaluates and analyzes feedback from employees and supervisors to revise learning objectives, visual aids, and handouts as required. Analyzes vendor proposals to ensure quality course content and cost effectiveness. Ensures optimum use and control of National Guard federal financial resources.
4. Manage and process training and educational data in an automated civilian/military personnel systems, to include data input for training completion. Update professional licenses, education and other training requirements based on position descriptions for employees. Analyzes management information requirements and develops, revises, and adapts reporting systems to provide appropriate information to key personnel (NGB, OPM, etc).

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

Minimum Experience

The ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions. Plan and organize work. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Specialized Experience

Gs 02019/11 - Applicant must have the following experience:

Gs-09 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade Knowledge of, and skills in applying, fundamental HR methods, principles, and practices of the specialization; and stardardized analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques. Skilled on providing technical assistance and guidance to employees, supervisors, and managers on identifying training needs, training opportunities, and sources of training. Experience with analyzing training evaluations and making recommendations on future schools and courses to meet training needs.

Gs-11 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade Knowledge of HR laws, regulations, principles, policies, and concepts related to the assigned functional area sufficient to plan and coordinate activities, provide HR management advisory services, and serve as a strategic and technical resource to management and HR Specialists on difficult or controversial issues. Skill in communicating effectively with all levels and types of organizations and audiences. Ability to communicate with managers and leadership regarding HR subject matter. Skill in making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups, listening effectively, and clarifying information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters an atmosphere of open communications. Skill in writing clear, concise, explanations of policy, regulations, decision documents, etc. for various audiences including, at times, the general public. Skill in conducting research and determining appropriate application of laws, regulations, policy, or other directives and interpretative instructions for use in assigned HR action and in making decisions and recommendations. Skill in analyzing complex operational and business problems involving issues for serviced functions. Skill in advising managers and supervisors of HR program flexibilities and recommending alternatives. Knowledge of HR computer applications and ability to integrate new, existing, and proposed applications into the operating environment. Ability to retrieve and provide HR reports to the serviced population.

Education Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Additional Information

Security Clearance Requirement: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.

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.

Application Materials Must Be Received By 09/12/2025. Failure To Provide Complete Information May Result In You Not Receiving Consideration For This Position.

Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying. Annuitants other than DSR annuitants hired on or after November 25, 2003, shall not have their salary offset by the amount of the annuity received for the period of reemployment in accordance with section 9902(h) of Reference (b). These individuals shall receive full salary and annuity during the period of reemployment; they shall not be considered employees for the purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of Reference (b) (e.g., ineligible for retirement deductions, ineligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan); and their period of reemployment shall not be creditable for a supplemental or redetermined annuity.