HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY) - TITLE 5

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY), Position Description Number T5859000, T585800 and is part of the KY 123 AW, National Guard.

What you will do

• As a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY), GS-0201-09, you will provide broad management advisory services.
• Analyze and resolve operational problems and ensures compliance with military human resources policies, regulations, objectives, and management procedures.
• Respond to inquiries from all base-level personnel system managers.
• Provide direction and gives advice to section chiefs and representatives of serviced organizations on methods to approach to systems related discrepancies discovered through analysis.
• Monitor corrective actions.
• Interpret Department of Defense (DoD) directed or legislative policies affecting the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) and recommends enhancements.
• Manages, and controls the operation of PDS to include the MilPDS, Virtual Personnel Center (vPC), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA) Enterprise Output Manager (EOM), and other related system interfaces.
• Provide technical support to include system security, user account management, and user access.
• Provide 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.
• Analyze and compare data between the military personnel data system and interfacing systems.
• Analyze products by comparing and verifying data for mismatched or missing data.
• Identify discrepancies, take corrective actions, and report to supervisor.
• Resolve technical problems.
• Prepare, coordinate, and implement local procedures for system operations.
• Develop and analyze management products to determine the adequacy and accuracy of the PDS database.
• Implement quality procedures used to suspense and assist FSS work centers in correcting Transaction Registers (TR) and other-directed data assessment programs.
• Report findings to the supervisor and provides recommended actions to correct negative trends.
• Develop local data products required for FSS work centers and develops products in response to requests from other base personnel.
• Validate requests for recurring products and designs them to meet user expectations within system limitations.
• Provide timely and accurate distribution of all PDS products.
• Coordinate with The National Guard Bureau, Air National Guard State Headquarters and base functional areas on new data human resources programs and system procedures.
• Analyze higher headquarters systems procedures and implements local systems procedures.
• Assist in administering Military Personnel Data System training programs for the MPF and other users of the system.
• Assist in performing formal and informal training on utilization of the Military Personnel Data System, and other related systems to all users.
• Research, develop, review, and update training materials to include training outline, lesson plan, and charts.
• Obtain and arrange classrooms, audiovisual equipment, and on-line computer training aids.
• Advise managers of methods to limit invalid data input and suggest enhancements to procedures based on a broad knowledge of the human resources career field.
• Control the operation and maintenance of the 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 (CHRIS), Virtual Military personnel Flight Suite of Applications (vMPF), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA), Retrieval Access Website (RAW) and myFSS.
• Update users on current system information and inform users on how to extract and use of information that is pertinent to their organization.
• Assist and interpret 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.
• Provide customer assistance to current and potential PDS users within the FSS and serviced organizations across the installation.
• Prepare comprehensive human resources management reports.
• Receive, evaluate, and process requests and when necessary, develop specialized products to meet unique analytical needs.
• Develop, establish, and maintain work function training programs.
• Plan and schedule tasks and training activities for traditional status guard members.
• Prepare and provide formal and informal training to PDS users.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description T5859000, T585800 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office.
• Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ***.

Requirements

• May be subject to furlough actions.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must obtain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
• Acceptance of a Federal position may terminate a military bonus.
• Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
• 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.
• This position is developmental: Incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher grade upon completion of an Individual Development Plan (IDP), meeting time in grade requirements, and recommendation for promotion by supervisor.
• NOTE: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a DoD civilian position within 180 days after retirement without a TAG approved waiver, in accordance with DoDi 1402.01, Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces, dated 09 Sep 2007 and National guard Appointment for Retired Members of the Armed Forces Memo, dated 18 Jan 2019.

How you will be evaluated

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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation.

Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate.

For more veteran's information please click *** 10-Point Veteran's Preference: You MUST submit all supporting documentation as specified on the SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference".

You can locate the SF-15 at *** 5-Point Veteran's Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy).

If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.

The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.
• Other supporting documents: If applicable: Documents to support veteran's preference claimed (SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, DD214, VA memorandum and/or documentation related to active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.) or dates of impending separation).
• If currently employed by the federal government, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action.
• If currently or formerly a member of the Kentucky Air National Guard, include a copy of your Dd214, NGB 22, Statement of Service and/or other documentation related to service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation).

What to expect next

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.

Additional information

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 (***).