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 a Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems) performing a wide variety of duties and responsibilities in support of customer acceptance testing, establishment of standards

Duties

Continued from Summary... and comprehensive analysis by which new, automated business processes having Air Force (AF)-wide impact are approved for release, rejected or determined as needing further development, testing or modification. *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** DUTIES: Serves as testing manager in support of all phases of testing. Manages requirement validation and customer acceptance testing. Provides expert technical\functional guidance/assistance to Air Staff offices, MAJCOMs, contractors, and HQ Air Force Personnel Center on a wide variety of testing and release issues. AF functional systems requirements specialist and/or requirements testing specialist for AF Total Force personnel data and information systems.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Due to nature of contacts, must display a professional image and conduct at all times while in duty status.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes developing, preparing, coordinating, testing and following-up on changes and/or workarounds to the software of human resources personnel systems; resolving problems report by the Human Resources community by researching, analyzing and testing the reported problem through the application system; providing thorough and accurate information and recommendations which are thoroughly researched; supported by trends, findings and analysis; and overseeing program area to ensure its operation is in compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 and skill in applying, advanced testing principles, concepts, methods, and practices; reengineering concepts; and Total Force personnel data and information systems concepts, methods and their interrelationships. Knowledge of the theories, future or planned systems, principles, practices, and techniques of data systems capabilities and overall knowledge of the objectives, principles, and procedures concerning functional analysis of systems requirements. Knowledge of testing, evaluation and review methods and procedures to include software inspections, walkthroughs, unit testing, requirement validation testing, user acceptance testing, and post production testing. Ability to plan, schedule, conduct and execute meetings attended by a wide variety of members and that contain complex, controversial issues related to the testing of personnel management systems support and new personnel initiatives. Ability to apply computer configuration management principles and personnel knowledge to situations requiring cause and effect analysis. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally and in writing; work and maintain effective relationships with others; and carry out work independently. Analytical ability to effectively analyze changes in laws and policies and determine the impact on existing personnel processes and testing scenarios. 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

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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JBSA Randolph AFB 550 D Street East JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]