THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) (T32), Position Description Number D1627000 and is part of the AL USPFO, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: USPFO, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW3 M. BARNES ***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25% ALL INCENTIVES MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO THE NEW EMPLOYEE IN PROCESSING.***

Duties

--Incumbent serves as the organization's senior database representative at state and NGB/agency meetings and seminars designed to arrive at solutions to mutual database application problems encountered and to provide knowledge and information concerning emerging technologies. --Reviews existing and anticipated future database systems including current automated systems, current data shortcomings, data requirements of the organization/function, the intricacies and provisions of available standardized systems, special organizational/functional data requirements/situations that don't conform to the provisions of existing standardized systems, and higher authority database system plans. Serves as the lead on teams assigned to study and resolve broad-based data management problems. Continuously coordinates studies and plans with organization managers as well as administrative and technical personnel at all levels. Recommends conversion to automated systems/databases where none currently exist or recommends modifications or workarounds to facilitate the satisfaction of organizational and functional needs within the overall provisions of standardized systems. Develops strategies to accommodate managers' data needs, prepares drafts for their review by the using organization(s), and incorporates their review comments and concerns. Prepares study summaries for comparison of alternatives pertinent to the economic justification of costs, time and equipment usage and generates complex queries and reports. Develops recommendations concerning major project ramifications and to offset adverse impacts. Develops work plans, program logic, special instructions, detailed process flow charts and data management needs. Monitors program development and tests and debugs programs. Develops and implements database management strategies for the backup and recovery of database information resulting from system operational and performance problems. --Assigns studies or portions of studies and program development to team members or analysts hired under contract. Technically reviews completed work projects and provides technical assistance and guidance as required. Manages contracts with private computer firms concerning data systems application studies. Prepares scopes of work and cost estimates for the work to be contracted. Ensures that the contractors' progress complies with contract terms. Certifies work accomplishment, reviews and approves requests for payments. Ensures compliance with the terms and provisions of contracts and compliance with specifications. Recommends approval or disapproval of completed contractor work and takes necessary action to resolve problematic issues. Accomplishes all contract administration functions related to data management contracts including the review and signature of appropriate payment documents. --Provides assistance, advice and guidance to organizational users, both in the administrative and technical areas, concerning the use of the multiple database management systems available for use. Coordinates with specialists and managers at higher National Guard Bureau levels to obtain information to interface with systems at those levels to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of database information. Serves as the state's data management representative at meetings and seminars both at the local and national level designed to arrive at solutions to mutual database management problems encountered and to provide knowledge and information concerning state-of-the-art techniques, software, and equipment. --Interfaces with personnel within the same organization, local users, NGB, other agencies, and vendors in resolution of problems, recommendation of database application changes and system upgrading or enhancements. Provides interpretations of limited and/or conflicting regulations and guidance concerning database management and coordinates with appropriate personnel concerning the resolution of problem areas encountered. Interacts nationally with peers, vendors and other information systems (IS) sources to resolve database hardware/software problems. --Ensures project coordination for the administration of all RDBMS software products (e.g. Oracle, Informix, SyBase, MS-Access, etc.) in support of required functions. Responsible for the introduction of new applications and ensures and establishes required users access and security procedures. Ensures compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures of RDBMS. Coordinates with other project leaders and managers at higher levels to obtain information to interface with systems at those levels to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of RDBMS information. Reviews and recommends operational procedures and software usage for the generation of alternate site file copy of essential Agency data files for continuity of operations.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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 Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position. MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: SGT MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW2 *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 all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

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 USPFO 1740 Congressman Dickinson Dr Montgomery, AL 36109 US
• Name: Maurice Barnes
• Phone: 334-213-7566
• Email: [email protected]