Duties

GS-09: This position is located in the Human Resources Office (HRO). The purpose of this position is to perform position classification and provide limited position management advisory services, within delegated authority, to both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the state. Accomplishes work through the use of an automated personnel system.

Accomplishes position classification for Army and Air National Guard positions. Classification authority is for the establishment of local exception position descriptions and implementation of standardized/benchmark position descriptions for a variety of professional, administrative, technical (GS-09 and below) and trades and labor (WG-10 and below) occupations to include positions for which no classification or job grading standards exist.

Within this authority, assists supervisors in determining the need for an exception position description and classifies the position based upon knowledge of the position and the organization's mission and structure. Endorses requests for the establishment of the exception position description to the appropriate manpower and National Guard Bureau offices.

Assists with or implements classification releases and related manpower changes.

Ensures timely implementation and initiates action to resolve problems or conflicts. Performs desk audits and makes classification determinations on positions within authority.

Evaluates positions by reference to applicable Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Position Classification/Job Grading Standards and National Guard Bureau (NGB) procedures determining pay plan, occupational series, grade and title; and prepares appropriate evaluation statements.

Provides advice on classification appeal procedures and furnishes evaluation reports and other required information to OPM/Department of Defense (DoD), as appropriate.

GS-11: This position is located in a State Human Resources Office servicing both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) full-time personnel. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Human Resources advisor and technical specialist for position classification, position management, and compensation related areas (i.e. Environmental Differential Pay (EDP/Hazardous Duty Pay (HDP)/ Supervisory Pay Differentials/Wage Surveys/Grade and Pay Retention, etc.). This position also provides manpower advisory services for all levels of command, determines position requirements for structures for State Army National Guard organizations. Utilizes advanced knowledge of a variety of human resources management functions in coordinating actions for these programs. May oversee or accomplish work through an automated personnel system.

Plans, develops, directs and operates the Position Management and Classification program within the State Human Resource Office.

Serves as the functional expert for the Position Management and Classification Program.

Reviews policy and guidance from higher echelons. Develops local classification guidance to facilitate understanding of classification principles and processes.

Develops local implementing instructions to include regulations and standard operating procedures.

Coordinates the application and implementation of new guidance and assures consistency in interpretation.

Reviews job descriptions, evaluation statements, documentation of position management studies, competitive levels, Table of Distribution and allowance (TDAs) and Modification Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOEs) to ensure application of sound classification and position management principles.

Reviews or initiates review of classification data to identify discrepancies and takes or ensures corrective action is taken.

Determines proper response to higher echelon requests for data/information and coordinates or performs the gathering and compilation.

Serves as specialist/troubleshooter with independent responsibility for resolving very difficult problems in the Position Management and Classification function.

Applies a comprehensive knowledge of position management and classification to train and assist directors and managers in accomplishing their position management responsibilities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• 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.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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  1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and detailed narratives of your duties performed.
  
  2. Other supporting documents:
  
  NGB 22 or DD 214 if former member of the Oklahoma National guard

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• How to Apply

  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/11868557
  
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  Agency contact information

  James Wagoner

  Phone

  (405) 228-5581

  Email

  james.a.wagoner12.civ@army.mil

  Address

  OK Human Resources Office ARNG
  3501 Military Circle
  Oklahoma City, OK 73111-4305
  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.
  

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Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current Oklahoma National Guard Title 5 On-board Federal Employees/Technicians, On-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technicians, Current Army M-day/AGR soldiers, Current Air DSG/AGR members, and Former OKNG Members.