Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current members of the Wisconsin Air or Army National Guard.

As a HR SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) - Title 32, GS-0201-12, you will ensure State HR Information Systems are in compliance with legislation, publications, regulations, and guidance from Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Department of Defense (DoD), National Guard Bureau (NGB), Department of the Army (DA) and Air Force (DAF), and other governing agencies. Work is performed for both Army (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) full-time employees within the State.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Serves as the state technical advisor for HR Information Systems and focal point responsible for the management of the automated human resources information system(s) and ensure smooth operation of these systems. As well as, reporting requirements and requests from our servicing organizations to include NGB.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to the Human Resources Officer, supervisors, other HR Specialists, and customers in day-to-day operations, decisions and system capabilities.
• Directs, monitors, and controls operations and maintenance of the DCPDS system.
• Develops state unique quality control (QC) program queries to ensure OPM/DoD standardization is met.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for training requirements, issues, and access to all human resources systems in the HRO.
• Manages access for all HR information systems including accountability, verification, and validation of resources. Performs user account management services by identifying user additions, modifications, deletions, group assignments, and system privileges. Coordinates with appropriate personnel on resolving firewall/server issues too difficult to resolve by the specialist. Resolves printer and client-server issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**

Conditions of employment

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.

Military Grades: E5 through E9, WO1 through CW5 and O1 through O4

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; over/comp time may be required.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: To qualify an applicant for any GS-0201 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors) that may include military and civilian experiences:

1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions;
2. Plan and organize work; and
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one year of specialized experiences at the GS-11 level or the equivalent in personnel and manpower for Title 5 and Title 32 National Guard employees. Provided analytical and problem-solving abilities in HR Information Systems (automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and/or virtual personnel services). Specialized knowledge of all applicable HR principles and practices related to federal civilian, military, and National Guard technician personnel programs. Work experience managing Army and Air National Guard organizational structures, organizational and manpower standards, manpower resources, and military grades across both Army and Air National Guard branches. Experienced in writing, designing, formatting, publishing, or presenting military and/or civilian briefings for senior leadership, conferences, workshops, or special committee reporting. Experience with HR management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on or are related to HR systems and applications. Skilled and experienced in complex problem solving related to HR information systems and personnel action interface with payroll. Ability to advise senior leaders or commanders, at all levels, or various technician support services. Experienced in developing, controlling, programming and allocating manpower resources in support of the Army and Air National Guard budgeting and execution procedures. Experience with PowerBI that produce functional products. Knowledge, skills and ability to develop training guides, user instructions/manuals, and customer support documentation for HR information systems that has been used by customers.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.