THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (INFO SYS), Position Description Number T5900300 and is part of the AR ANG 188 WGH WG, National Guard.

Duties

1. Provides broad management advisory services. Analyzes and resolves operational problems and ensures compliance with military human resources policies, regulations, objectives and management procedures. Provides direction and gives advice to section chiefs and representatives of serviced organizations on methods of approach to systems related discrepancies discovered through analysis. Monitors corrective actions. Interprets Department of Defense (DOD) directed or legislative policies affecting the Military Personnel Data System and recommends enhancements. Resolves technical problems. Monitors the overall operations of the Military Personnel Data System. Plans, directs and performs system management, quality assurance, system inquiry, trend analysis, small computer operations/management and system research. Provides guidance and assistance to unit commanders and user personnel on management capabilities of the system through the use of pertinent management information readily available. Provides staff advisory guidance to the MPF, Units, Commanders and other base or Geographically Separated Unit (GSU) functional activities on solutions and feasible approaches to the utilization of the Military Personnel Data System in specific, and the human resources military program in general. Interprets manuals, regulations, instructions, and other correspondence to determine the impact on the Military Personnel Data System. Plans, directs, and coordinates operations of the system within existing policies and objectives. Advises the Human Resources Officer (Military) and the immediate supervisor on all adverse computer related issues. Researches system problems and determines solutions. Advises all MPF work functions and other agencies using articles on computerized system changes to achieve timely and accurate implementation. Coordinates with AF, Air Reserve Personnel Center, The National Guard Bureau, Air National Guard State Headquarters and base functional areas on new data human resources programs and system procedures. Serves as the MPF liaison for systems with higher headquarters, MPF work functions, unit commanders, etc. 2. Administers Military Personnel Data System training programs for the MPF and other users of the system. Performs formal and informal training on utilization of the Military Personnel Data System, and other related systems to all users. Researches, develops, reviews, and updates training materials to include training outline, lesson plan, and charts. Obtains and arranges classrooms, audiovisual equipment, and on-line computer training aids. Analyzes and compares data between the military personnel data system and interfacing systems. Analyzes products by comparing and verifying data for mismatched or missing data. Identifies discrepancies, takes corrective actions, and reports to appropriate functional OPR. Advises managers of methods to limit invalid data input and suggest enhancements to procedures based on a broad knowledge of the human resources career field. Directs, manages and controls the operation and maintenance of the Personnel Concept III (PC III) system. As the Endpoint System Administrator (ESA), the incumbent is responsible for development of local usage policy, plans, programs, installation, operation and maintenance for this system. Updates users on current system information and informs users on how to extract and use of information that is pertinent to their organization. 3. Provides system administration and performs system management. Analyzes organization structure and unit commanders' needs to ensure each organization supported has access to only the records they need. Controls system security. Establishes user ID's and Passwords. Analyzes user actions within PCIII. Takes necessary action to correct any security violations or abuse of the system. Uses UNIX and DOS commands to correct any security violations or abuse of the system. Uses Unix and DOS operating systems to follow the fault isolation procedures contained in appropriate vendor manuals. Processes and monitors the load of PCIII systems releases and performs backup and restore procedures. Analyzes PCIII summary reports and audit trail logs to ensure all software, hardware, and firmware are functioning properly. Troubleshoots all software and firmware problems associated with PCIII and defers hardware problems to expert maintenance. DUTIES CONTINUED UNDER EDUCATION:

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To qualify an applicant for any GS-0201 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) that may include military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments. The following seven basic qualification competency factors are applicable to the Series GS-0201 career levels: - Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; - Ability to clearly enunciate English without impediment of speech that would interfere or prohibit efficient communication; - Ability to write English in reports and presentation formats; - Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; - Skilled in presenting formal training presentations and briefings; - Ability to assess body language and perceive emotional and/or distress levels; and, - Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experiences gained through civilian and/or military technical training schools within the human resources business programs are included as general experience qualifications. An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experiences that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's accredited educational-degree study program; or other military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the following specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its applicable position grade and career level.

Education

DUTIES CONTINUED:

Monitors and controls the input/output for PCIII. Manages, schedules, composes, modifies and retrieves query products, in specified formats for internal and external users. Coordinates with host system manager to ensure incoming human resources data traffic is processed completely, timely and in proper sequence. Constructs, maintains and makes changes to local and central tables and coordinates changes to these tables. Utilizes available tools for file manipulation, schedules end of day processing, runs queries on-line, and produces real-time Report of Individual Personnel (RIP).

Serves as the DEPCON systems administrator. Performs comprehensive print-management and file-distribution for mixed platform networks: to include routing, print files, producing hard copies, electronic distribution, shared resource file distribution, archiving, and backups.

4. Serves as Automatic Data Processing Equipment custodian for PC III and local unit computer hardware.

Prepares comprehensive human resources management reports. Receives, evaluates and processes requests and when necessary, develops specialized products to meet unique analytical needs using programming software such as Discoverer Query Tool, and Microsoft Office applications to prepare, maintain, and produce executive reports.

Develops, establishes and maintains work function training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for traditional status guard members. Oversees and conducts on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Creates and develops lesson plans. Ensures availability of facilities and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished. Incumbent is responsible for mobilization and deployment readiness of section personnel and equipment.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Contacts

• Address AR ANG 188 WGH WG Bldg 7300-Camp Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600 US
• Name: AR HRO Customer Service
• Email: [email protected]