HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY)(T32)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY)(T32), Position Description Number D2931000 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard.

ORGANIZATION: 117 FSS, BIRMINGHAM, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: CMSGT J. SMITH

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: SSGT

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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. 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 REQUIRED:
--Knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide range of HRM concepts, laws, policies, practices, analytical, and diagnostic methods, and techniques sufficient to solve a wide range of complex, interrelated HRM problems and issues.

--Knowledge of Air Force and Air National Guard standardized procedures and requirements related to operating departmental programs and extensive problem resolution skills for analyzing broad, complex, and controversial issues. These issues will likely have a significant impact of Air Force wide personnel functions. A high level of technical skill in personnel systems and knowledge of military personnel policies, processes, and specialty areas, and the ability to relate these knowledges to system processes/functions/capabilities to provide positive assistance in solving workforce issues; to provide advice on organizational structure; to conduct planned, systematic studies to identify long- and short-term needs of serviced organizations; and to help plan organizational or procedural changes.

--Ability to analyze trends and forecast changes in personnel process requirements that will meet future mission demands.

Responsibilities:

1. Serves as the primary point of contact to ensure the effective operation of satellite human resources interface with United States Air Force (USAF) servers and related human resources computers both hardware and software. Provides training on utilization of the different components of the Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS). Provides technical guidance regarding the overall scope of the MILPDS and interfacing systems to identify and solve personnel system related problems, which could inhibit or prevent a high state of readiness. Serves as the system manager for case management tracking systems. Responds to inquiries from all MAJCOM managers, base-level personnel system managers, and Defense Finance and Accounting System (DFAS) personnel. Plans, directs, controls all aspects of the various Personnel Data Systems (PDS). Manages, directs, and controls the operation of PDS to include the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS), Virtual Personnel Center (vPC), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA) Enterprise Output Manager (EOM) and others, and related systems interfaces. Provides technical support to include system security, user account management, user access and connectivity, and monitors application software releases. Provide management advisory services to users on the technical aspects of PDS applications, the capabilities available within the systems to assist them in day-to-day operations and their impact on personnel programs. Analyzes agency procedures as they affect local automated and non-automated FSS processes and operations and recommends modifications to meet local requirements. Prepares, coordinates, and implements local procedures for system operations. Develops and analyzes management products to determine the adequacy and accuracy of the PDS database. Develops and implements quality procedures used to suspense and assist FSS work centers in correcting Transaction Registers (TR) and other-directed data assessment programs. Performs and manages TR analysis. Reports findings to the FSS Operations officer and/or Commander, FSS/MPS Superintendent and section chiefs and provides recommended management actions to correct negative trends. Develops local data products required for FSS work centers and develops products in response to requests from other base personnel. Validates requests for recurring products and designs them to meet user expectations within system limitations. Provide timely and accurate distribution of all PDS products. Identifies and corrects operational systems problems or coordinates with HQ Air Force Reserve Command, Network Operation Centers, Air Force Personnel Operations Agency, the Numbered Air Forces, and other appropriate agencies. Analyzes higher headquarters systems procedures and develops and implements local systems procedures. Directs and manages installation of equipment and software within the FSS required in support of PDS operations. (45%)

2. Serves as a system account manager. Provides PDS customers with technical assistance/training to current users of applicable systems. Promote the use of PDS by providing instructions to functional area users on automated applications and systems such as, but not limited to Military Personnel Data System (MILPDS), Oracle Business Intelligence Enterprise Edition (OBIEE), Command Human Resources Information Systems (CHRIS), Virtual Military personnel Flight Suite of Applications (vMPF), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA), Retrieval Access Website (RAW), and myFSS. Supports users by approving requests for higher level access, such as Commander, MPF, and MAJCOM level when authorized. Directs members to the appropriate command level when access requests cannot be approved based on applicable guidance. Performs account maintenance actions to include adding additional PAS codes to a profile, extending a current level access, or by deleting access altogether. Responsible for resolving functional and procedural issues and elevates issues to the appropriate OPR when necessary. Provides assistance and interpretations for all personnel system programs for which they are responsible. (35%)

3. Provides military personnel advisory services to commanders and staff on all personnel systems programs. Provide staff advisory guidance and technical assistance to commanders and management officials requiring or requesting access or utilization of information contained in the various PDS. Develops analysis reports and recommends necessary actions to ensure adverse trends are identified. Analyze data and subsequent determinations regarding any number of personnel matters which may involve or affect Title 32 Technicians, Title 5 Employees, AGRs, Traditional Guardsmen, and/or their family members. (20%)

Performs other related duties as assigned.

PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.

Salary : $75,431