Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as administrator and technical specialist for the Military Personnel Flight's (MPF) computer systems. Position administers UNIX-based Personnel Concept III (PC-III) application servers and provides data systems support to users in the MPF and installation-wide.

Duties

Administers Military Personnel Data Systems. Accomplishes MPF automation planning, coordination, and implementation. Plans and provides customer assistance/training. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Acts as Work Group Administrator and Computer Systems Security Officer for the organization.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• This position is obligated to the former incumbent and has return rights to this position under 10 U.S.C. 1586. Upon the employee's return you are subject to being displaced from this obligated position
• This is a TERM position, NTE 31 August 2025. Must be willing and able to accept a TERM position; the individual selected for this position may be extended without further competition
• May be subject to recall during other than normal duty hours
• Emergency overtime may be required
• May be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty
• May assist in a variety of program areas as required, to include Awards and Decorations, Education, Enlisted Specialty Training, WAPS testing, Military or Civilian Training, and UPRG Management
• A pre-employment physical is required

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Human Resources Management, Series 0201. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Knowledge of established techniques and requirements for data processing documentation procedures, standard data elements and codes; available utility routines; customary fact-finding approaches; decision logic tables; in order to: monitor subject-matter personal computer systems; evaluate brands of computer equipment when the decision has already been made as to the number of units or capacity needed and with what other equipment the new equipment must be compatible; facilitate user-interface and access to computer systems; reviewing software available from vendors; use an established database and output requirements; provide user training; and perform standardized disk recovery operations. Knowledge of the UNIX operating system, Structured Query Language (SQL), and technical characteristics of personnel systems including operating modes, equipment configuration, system software rules, work processes/rules, data models, file/database design/structure and content, and internal computer processes, applications and utility programs to carry out assignments where the objectives to be reached are clearly identified and are realized by straight-forward adaptation of precedents and practices. Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of local and wide area networks, technical microcomputer/mainframe integration and communication/distributed processing techniques, system software, utility programs, and programming aids to accomplish applications programming supporting network maintenance or to accomplish tasks associated with network/telecommunications software projects. OR EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the principles, concepts, techniques, standards, processes, and guides of personnel management and ability to relate to personnel systems. Knowledge of automated data processing functions, techniques, and capabilities including UNIX operating system, Structured Query Language (SQL), microcomputer operation, and the network operating system. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, in working out solutions to problems or questions relating to work. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to accurately assess information and make sound decisions. Ability to use and maintain a computer system, equipment, and software. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Travis AFB 540 Airlift Drive Travis AFB, CA 94535 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]