Summary
This position is for a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY), PD# D2931000, part of the Nevada Air National Guard. This position is located at the Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Force Support Squadron (FSS), Mission Support Group at an Air National Guard ANG Wing. Its primary purpose is to plan, organize, administer, and troubleshoot the operation and data base integrity of the Military Personnel Data System in support of military human resources management functions.
Duties
1. Serves as the primary point of contact to ensure the effective operation of satellite human resources interface with United States Air Force (USAF) servers and related human resources computers both hardware and software. Provides training on utilization of the different components of the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS). Provides technical guidance regarding the overall scope of the MILPDS and interfacing systems to identify and solve personnel system related problems, which could inhibit or prevent a high state of readiness. Serves as the system manager for case management tracking systems. Responds to inquiries from all MAJCOM managers, base-level personnel system managers, and Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) personnel. Plans, directs, controls all aspects of the various Personnel Data Systems (PDS). Manages, directs, and controls the operation of PDS to include the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), Virtual Personnel Center (vPC), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA) Enterprise Output Manager (EOM) and others, and related systems interfaces. Provides technical support to include system security, user account management, user access and connectivity, and monitors application software releases. Provide management advisory services to users on the technical aspects of PDS applications, the capabilities available within the systems to assist them in day-to-day operations and their impact on personnel programs. Analyzes agency procedures as they affect local automated and non-automated FSS processes and operations and recommends modifications to meet local requirements. Prepares, coordinates, and implements local procedures for system operations. Develops and analyzes management products to determine the adequacy and accuracy of the PDS database. Develops and implements quality procedures used to suspense and assist FSS work centers in correcting Transaction Registers (TR) and other-directed data assessment programs. Performs and manages TR analysis. Reports findings to the FSS Operations officer and/or Commander, FSS/MPS Superintendent and section chiefs and provides recommended management actions to correct negative trends.
2. Serves as a system account manager. Provides PDS customers with technical assistance/training to current users of applicable systems. Promote the use of PDS by providing instructions to functional area users on automated applications and systems such as, but not limited to Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS), Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Command Human Resources Information Systems (CHRIS), Virtual Military personnel Flight Suite of Applications (vMPF), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA), Retrieval Access Website (RAW), and myFSS. Supports users by approving requests for higher level access, such as Commander, MPF, and MAJCOM level when authorized. Directs members to the appropriate command level when access requests cannot be approved based on applicable guidance. Performs account maintenance actions to include adding additional PAS codes to a profile, extending a current level access, or by deleting access altogether. Responsible for resolving functional and procedural issues and elevates issues to the appropriate OPR when necessary. Provides assistance and interpretations for all personnel system programs for which they are responsible. Provide FSS Personnel, individuals within the Command Support Staff and other agencies who have access to PDS data with interpretations and data applications. Prepares and provides formal and informal training to PDS users.
3. Provides military personnel advisory services to commanders and staff on all personnel systems programs. Provide staff advisory guidance and technical assistance to commanders and management officials requiring or requesting access or utilization of information contained in the various PDS. Develops analysis reports and recommends necessary actions to ensure adverse trends are identified. Analyze data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of personnel matters which may involve or affect Title 32 Technicians, Title 5 Employees, AGRs, Traditional Guardsmen, and/or their family members. Advises supervisors or managers within unit when actions may affect productivity or mission effectiveness. Confers with and advises commanders, first sergeants, and FSS work centers on problems involving personnel systems. Conduct periodic briefings to staff agencies, commanders, and administrative personnel, to promote a full understanding of all aspects of the personnel systems management function.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. In compliance with Title 32 United States Code, the compatible military skill set is determined by the applicable service manpower requirements. Upon selection, individuals are assigned to the authorized position and its compatible military skill in accordance with Air force skill classification directives, statutes, and National Guard Bureau regulations. The Dual Status technician must obtain and maintain all military skill requirements in regard to training, education, certifications, experience. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Compatible Military Assignment:
ENLISTED: E3 to E7
COMPATIBLE DAFSC: 3F0X1 (V3F0X1)
*Other Requirements & Conditions of Employment:
- Preferred 3F0X1 AFSC but not required, must be able to attain within 1 year. ASVAB requirement minimum Admin 59
- National Guard Membership is required.
- Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Must maintain local network access.
- Wear the uniform appropriate for the members' grade and component of the armed forces, maintaining standards of conduct and appearance.
- This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
-The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
- For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Education requirement is based upon the qualification standards for the specific position and is stated under the heading "EDUCATION". Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific in describing your experience. EACH APPLICANT MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE (IN THEIR OWN WORDS) THAT THEY MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE LISTED BELOW; OTHERWISE, THE APPLICANT WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION OR YOU MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience analyzing 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-09: Must have a high level of technical skill in personnel systems and knowledge of military personnel policies, processes, and specialty areas, and the ability to relate these knowledges to system processes/functions/capabilities to provide positive assistance in solving workforce issues; to provide advice on organizational structure; to conduct planned, systematic studies to identify long- and short-term needs of serviced organizations; and to help plan organizational or procedural changes.
- GS-11: Must have ability to serve as the primary point of contact to ensure the effective operation of satellite human resources interface with United States Air Force (USAF) servers and related human resources computers both hardware and software.
Education
There is no specific education requirement for this position. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Training/Educational claims. To receive credit for Training/Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Training/Education requirements for this position.
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 application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities/competencies related to the job requirements:
1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
2. Ability to manage, and controls the operation of Personnel Data Systems (PDS) to include the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), myFSS applications, Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA) Enterprise Output Manager (EOM), Case Management System (CMS), Command Human Resources Intelligence System (CHRIS), and other related system interfaces.
3. Experience preparing comprehensive human resources management reports for FSS work centers and receiving, evaluating, and processing requests and when necessary, developing specialized products to meet unique analytical needs. Experience developing and analyzing management products to determine the adequacy and accuracy of the Personnel Data System database. Experience in analyzing and validating transaction Records (TRs), distributing to respective areas for action, and training on how to correct as needed.
4. Experience analyzing and resolving operational problems and ensuring compliance with military human resources policies, regulations, objectives, and management procedures.
5. Experience responding to inquiries from all base-level personnel system managers and providing direction and giving advice to section chiefs and representatives of serviced organizations on methods to approach to systems related discrepancies discovered through analysis.
6. Experience advising and training Command Support Staff and the Military Personnel Fight of methods to limit invalid data input and suggest enhancements to procedures based on a broad knowledge of the human resources career field. Experience assisting in administering Military Personnel Data System training programs for the MPF and other users of the HR system.
7. Experience validating requests for recurring products and designing them to meet user expectations within system limitations and providing timely and accurate distribution of all Personnel Data System products.
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package. Completed application package includes the following:
NOTE: Failure to submit a completed application package including the following required documentation will result in your application being disqualified.
1. Your resume: Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. In describing your experience, please be clear and concise, we will not make assumptions regarding your experience. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. NOTE: Copying directly from the vacancy announcement or position description may result in disqualification.
- For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your position was in the civil service, it must also include the grade and series for all positions held. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. OF-306 - Declaration for Federal Employment
You will find the OF-306 at this link:
https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf
NOTE: Do not answer questions 9 through 13 on page 1 of the OF-306 titled, "Background Information". This information will be collected during pre-employment screening should you receive a conditional offer of employment.
3. SF-181 (Ethnicity and Race Identification)
You will find the SF-181 at this link:
https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf181.pdf
4. Completed Assessment Questionnaire - Completed as part of the USA Jobs application process.
5. RIP (Record on Individual Personnel) - uploaded to the required "OTHER" area of the online application manager. RIP must be no more than 90 days old at the time of application. Army personnel submit current Personnel Qualification Record (PQR).
6. Any additional supporting documentation (i.e. certificates, licenses, transcripts, etc.) used to support qualifications demonstrated in resume and/or required by Qualifications Required section.
NOTE:
- Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, performance ratings, awards and letters of recommendation.
- Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
- If multiple copies of the same document are uploaded and submitted with your application, only the last copy of the document uploaded will be considered when determining your eligibility and qualifications. For example, if you upload two or more resumes only the last resume uploaded and submitted will be considered.
- Applicants CANNOT be contacted for any required documents listed above. Applicants who submit INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS will receive a rating of INELIGIBLE. Requests for reconsideration will not be considered for applicants who fail to submit a complete application package. We cannot be held responsible for incompatible software, erroneous fax transmissions, etc.
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
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12735319
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (8:59 PM Pacific Time) 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 Occupational Questionnaire which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the Occupational Questionnaire, 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/.
DO NOT Email applications directly to the HRO unless there are extenuating circumstances, Please Call the HRO contact listed in the event of extenuating circumstances.
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.