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HR SPECIALIST (Title 5)

Department of the Air Force

Air National Guard Units

HRO, Johnston, IA

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Summary

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

Open to members of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians, Drill Status, M-Day).

LOCATION: HRO, Johnston, IA

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IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

Open to members of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians, Drill Status, M-Day).

LOCATION: HRO, Johnston, IA

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Des Moines, IA

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $62,223 - $80,895 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 9

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number IA-13028836-AF-26-212 Control number 879249400

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National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

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This position is a Title 5 Excepted position open to members of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians, Drill Status, M-Day). Military membership is not required.

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As a HR SPECIALIST (Title 5), GS-0201-9, you will perform the following duties.

• Processes requests and produces transition documents for voluntary retirements, voluntary resignations, involuntary separations, medical retirements and separations, and all other Title 32 AGR transitions from active federal service. Assists in the creation of documents and packets for Title 10 AGR personnel when required and/or requested by NGB. Processes formal requests for voluntary retirement and voluntary resignation. Produces out-processing packets for Soldiers utilizing active-duty transition centers. Publishes and gathers documents for out-processing packets through publishing DD Form 214 worksheets, separation orders, retirement orders, and service time computations; and gathering all previous DD Form 214, DD Form 215, DD Form 220, SGLV Form 8286, DD Form 93, Soldier Record Brief, and NGB 23B and 1405 worksheet for all regular retirement personnel. Communicates with transition center personnel to assist in the creation of Retired Pay Application Packets to ensure the accurate and timely payment of retired pay. Communicates with Medical Command (MEDCOM) personnel to assist with transition documents for medically retiring and separating Soldiers. Performs leave audits for transitioning Soldiers to ensure an accurate leave balance is reflected upon separation to prevent excess leave and leave debts. Tracks a Full-Time Out-Processing checklist for each separating AGR Soldier. Facilitates Soldiers completing the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) by maintaining and providing accurate guidance and points of contact for multiple TAP sites. Publishes and maintains ILARNG policy guidance on the Career Skills Program (CSP) for Title 32 AGR Soldiers separating from Active-Duty. (35%)
• Analyzes Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army (DA), National Guard Bureau (NGB), and state policies. Plans, coordinates, and ensures the proper implementation of those policies/procedures governing retirement services for retiring and retired Soldiers, their family members, and survivors in the state. May establish a State Retiree Council in-accordance with (IAW) AR 600-8-7 if directed by HRO.
• Obtains access to the Defense Retired/Annuitant Pay System (DRAS) - Annuity Pay System (APS) and Retiree and Casualty Pay Subsystems (RCPS) to monitor retiree, pay accounts as they are established. Reviews transactions and conducts transaction error resolution to help ensure retiree pay accounts are established on time. Processes retiree requests for changes of address/bank accounts, tax changes, reissue of tax forms, retiree account statements, and establishes/monitors annuitant pay accounts. Reviews and updates publications as required. Reviews retirement related correspondence prepared for TAG signature. Maintains records and submits reports as required. (25%)
• Provides individual counseling and assistance to eligible active Army personnel, Retired Soldiers, their dependents, or survivors upon retirement; and on matters relating to personal affairs, rights, privileges to include benefits and services administered by other federal, state, local agencies. Serves as the state SME on the Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) and Concurrent Retirement Disability Pay (CRDP) programs assisting eligible Retired Soldiers with the application process when required. Maintains liaison with the RSO manager at the applicable Military Installation Transition office. Explains the benefits under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act (USFSPA) and verifies eligibility of benefits for the former spouse. Assists claimants in obtaining pertinent documents from military spouses and other federal and states agencies. (25%)
• Interprets policy and provides procedural guidance to commanders, supervisors, staff members and military members. Publishes guidance to enhance and simplify completion and submission of personnel actions. Conducts staff visits and trains personnel on the AGR retirement program. Conducts periodic briefings for staff, commanders, and administrative personnel to promote a full understanding of all aspects of the retirement services program. Provides commanders, supervisors, and state staff with a variety of statistical data or reports pertaining to military HR issues to assist in HR management decisions. Responds to correspondence (general, other agency, congressional, etc.) regarding military personnel issues. Researches, prepares responses, and maintains action file for all Congressional Inquiries. As required, forwards response for review and/or response for the Supervisor/HRO and/or Senior Leadership. (15%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. T5926000

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Conditions of employment

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Perform irregular/overtime hours in support of operational requirements and contingencies
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• 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.

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. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PDs, or any other applicants will not be considered.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS 0201 9 - Applicant must have the following experience:

• 1-year experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade
• Experience with automation systems and their interrelationship with other personnel and medical systems.
• Experience with military personnel administration and related policies, regulations, and procedures; ability to interpret and apply regulations and precedents to perform a complete analytical review of records and case documentation; and ability to identify discrepancies and validate recommendations or alternatives to situations encountered.
• Experience compiling information, preparing reports, and analyzing data/products.
• Experience with military organizational structure/hierarchy and their respective duties and responsibilities, protocol, and similar matters.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience -

Masters or equivalent graduate degree

or

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

LL.B. or J.D., 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.

TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• Your performance and conduct.
• The needs and interests of the agency.
• Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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).

APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 08/18/2026. 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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSAs (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below:

• Knowledge of, and skill in applying fundamental HR management methods, principles and practices and standardized analytical, and evaluative methods and techniques to advise on and or resolve moderately complex, non-controversial and/or recurring recruitment and placement, voluntary and involuntary separation actions and Army AGR retirement actions, MOS requirements, AGR Programs and policies issues and problems for which there are one or more readily apparent solutions; to advise, assist managers and employees; to apply rules and regulations; and to research and analyze policy regarding a variety of HR issues.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret the changing MTOE, and TDA for accuracy and utilize the documents to determine authorizations, manpower requirements, grades, job specialties for Units/Battalions/Brigades Commanders and HROs.
• Ability to interpret and analyze issues of policies, regulations, fact, and law to be able to create SOPs and train.
• Ability to perform management advisory services and/or make informed judgments on specific voluntary and involuntary separation actions and Army AGR retirement actions. Advises management and the Human Resources Officer on recruitment and placement actions.
• Knowledge of the organizational structures of the ARNG.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing sufficient to develop and present findings and determinations to management and employees to gain acceptance and understanding of findings and recommendations.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, SF-50, DD 214, VA disability letter/documentation, ect.
• (In order to claim Veterans Preference a VA disability letter or legible copy of your DD214(s) annotating dates, campaign medals, and character of service (honorable, general, etc.) must be submitted for consideration).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028836

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

Christopher Powders

Phone 515-252-4677 X4677 Email christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil Address IA Human Resources Office AF

7105 NW 70th Ave

Johnston, IA 50131-1824

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, SF-50, DD 214, VA disability letter/documentation, ect.
• (In order to claim Veterans Preference a VA disability letter or legible copy of your DD214(s) annotating dates, campaign medals, and character of service (honorable, general, etc.) must be submitted for consideration).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028836

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

Christopher Powders

Phone 515-252-4677 X4677 Email christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil Address IA Human Resources Office AF

7105 NW 70th Ave

Johnston, IA 50131-1824

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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Agency contact information

Christopher Powders

Phone 515-252-4677 X4677 Email christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil Address IA Human Resources Office AF

7105 NW 70th Ave

Johnston, IA 50131-1824

US

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Summary

IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

Open to members of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians, Drill Status, M-Day).

LOCATION: HRO, Johnston, IA

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Des Moines, IA

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $62,223 - $80,895 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 9

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0201 Human Resources Management

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number IA-13028836-AF-26-212 Control number 879249400

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