THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a (HR SPEC (INFO SYS)), Position Description Number (PDT5039000 ) and is part of the (HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE- AIR), National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants.

Duties

The purpose of this position is to serve as an assistant to the Senior Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) in managing and maintaining the DOD Enterprise-Wide Automated Human Resources (HR) System called Modern Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS).

Requirements

• The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance of the position within one year of appointment.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
• For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.

Qualifications

General Experience- experience 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. Specialized Experience-experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least 1 year at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Performs actions to initiate system on-line and off-line operations and ascertain and document systems status. Provides technical assistance and guidance to staff and line managers, supervisor, the Human Resources Officer, functional chiefs, specialist staff, and clerical staff in the operation, maintenance and capabilities of human resource information system. Provides initial training to newly assigned HRO functional staff to familiarize them with operating remote terminals, coding and inputting transactions, and maintaining system security. Provides training to HRO staff on routine data retrieval from the Customer Support Unit (CSU) and the Regional Support Center (RSC) databases. Assists or leads periodic formal training designed to inform users of current and future changes. Applies a practical knowledge of human resources management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on or are related to DCPDS. Schedules system activity to ensure HRO functional staff has time to input transactions and ensures all system operational processes are accomplished. Researches and analyzes problem; and monitors action requested to ensure that problems encountered are fixed. Assists with security management to include performance of access control management, accountability verification and validation of resources, system backup and recovery, virus detection and elimination. Serves as the backup focal point for monitoring and controlling DCPDS/DCPS data access for the HRO. Performs user account management services by identifying users to be added/deleted/modified, grouped by assignments and system privileges to insure confidentiality.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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 OFFICIAL 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 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE- AIR 330 OLD NISKAYUNA ROAD LATHAM, NY 12110 US
• Name: New York HRO
• Email: [email protected]