HR SPECIALIST (PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This position is for an HR SPECIALIST (PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT), Position Description Number T5932000, and is part of the Montana National Guard, Human Resources Office. (A copy of the Position Descriptions can be obtained from HRO upon request.) Selecting Official: Col Ken Fechter *Also advertised at announcement number MT-13006120-T5-26-506 (Open internal to Categories 1-6; veterans' preference DOES NOT apply) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE -OR- EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Must have one of the following: A) 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level, that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Experience factors that encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoW, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. *(MUST address your experiences in detail on resume as they relate to these specialized experiences to be considered for this position, if using experience to qualify) or B) Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. *(Must provide copies of all relevant transcripts. Official transcripts may be required at a later date) Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents below) - Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible - Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement - Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees - Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Documents for applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation: - Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2) - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility. Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation: -DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1) - SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status - Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade) Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation: - DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4) - Sponsor's PCS Orders - Proof of Military member's current active duty status - Marriage Certificate This position is located in the Human Resources Office (HRO). The purpose of this position is to perform work of at least 25% in at least two but no more than four specialization areas for a total of 100%. Duties are performed to either Army (ARNG) or Air National Guard (ANG) organizations and the full-time workforce within the State. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Provides technical guidance and procedural assistance on performance management systems, the incentive awards and suggestion programs. Develops new or modified local procedures to improve the various programs effectiveness for managers and supervisor in support of the state goals. Reviews performance standards and appraisals for regulatory compliance and analyses for trends and problem issues such as disciplinary, impact on employee morale, supervisor/managers responsibilities and legal implications. Provides coaching and counseling to managers and supervisors on performance issues such as performance improvement plans, recognition techniques and feedback on establishment of critical elements and standards. Participates as strategic partner to resolve performance problems. Ensures employees and management's due process rights are understood and procedures are followed. Administers the Incentive Awards Program involving monetary and non-monetary recognition. Performs other duties as assigned in the following areas: Employee Benefits, HR Development, Information Systems, Recruitment & Placement/Compensation, and Classification. *A copy of the Position Descriptions with full list of duties can be obtained from HRO upon request. Security clearance required: Secret