THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFO SYS) (T32), Position Description Number D1621000 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: 117TH ARW, BIRMINGHAM, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: SMSGT S. CLINGMAN ***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25%***

Duties

--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. --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. --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. --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. --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. --Performs other duties as assigned. PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Requirements

• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Air National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Air National Guard recruiter at (800) 864-6264 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: A1C MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: MSGT *Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: For positions for which individual occupational requirements do not specify otherwise, general experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to: Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; Plan and organize work; and Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or crafts experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have1-year equivalent to at least GS-7 specialized experience. Specialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: --Knowledge of fundamental military human resources policies, rules, guidelines, instructions, etc. to understand the programs and converse effectively with functional managers, program managers, commanders, customers, etc. to ensure human resources systems meet the needs of the organization and to be able to analyze and resolve problems in order to improve the MPFs ability/capacity to meet customer needs. --Knowledge of overall requirements, objectives, practices and peculiarities of the human resources program areas and skill in application of analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems within the human resources area through application of information management technology. --Knowledge of the mission and the unit(s) is essential in order to provide required information systems support consistent with mission objectives and to coordinate with managers, supervisors, program managers and other offices on human resources issues that may be resolved through information systems approaches. --Ability to plan, organize work, administer, communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), meet deadlines, gather, analyze data/products, and summarize facts in order to determine adequacies and/or deficiencies in information management support provided to the MPF. --Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications to assist human resources staff in enhancing human resources support to base customers, resolve operational problems, and sustain support when mainframe computer sources are not available. --Knowledge of computer technology/methodology to resolve problems, develops alternative processing methods, and maintains essential support while programs are corrected. --Knowledge of computer security risks and protective measures to protect the integrity of automated databases. --Ability to determine the best approach and appropriate guidelines to apply to resolve complex problems and issues when guidelines are not directly applicable.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

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., if related

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing 5401 East lake blvd Birmingham, AL 35217-3595 US
• Name: Sheila Clingman
• Phone: 205-714-2339
• Email: [email protected]