This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480244100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS), Position Description Number D1038000and is part of the IL HRO, National Guard.
The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!
NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. 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.
09/26/2017 to 10/16/2017
$40,684 - $64,697 per year
GS 7 - 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
9
No
IL-10053389-AR-17-236
480244100
As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS), GS-0201-7/9, you will perform actions to initiate system on-line and off-line operations and ascertain and document systems status. Provide 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. Assist the senior specialist in directing and monitoring operations and maintenance of local personnel system. Perform database quality assurance to include analyzing quality control queries, rejects, DCPDS/DCPS data reconciliation's and rejects from reports and daily products to determine trends, identify problem areas, and recommend modification, addition or deletion of products. Establish schedules to meet DCPDS requirements. Responsible for daily pick up and distribution and analysis of print products and ensure they conform to requirements and meet quality standards. Submit requests for changes to system tables to appropriate headquarters staff and verifies the validity of the changes requested. Document and report system problems. In accordance with writing guidance, verify that system enhancements and system patches are working properly. Provide initial training to newly assigned HRO functional staff to familiarize them with operating remote terminals, coding and inputting transactions, and maintaining system security. Provide training to HRO staff on routine data retrieval from the Customer Support Unit (CSU) and the Regional Support Center (RSC) databases. Assist or lead periodic formal training designed to inform users of current and future changes. Plans, conducts and evaluates training of state personnel, to include training related to information management routines using modifications and procedures, and operations of computer terminals. Monitor progress until competence is developed within HRO functional areas. Develop operating instructions for use of HRO staff. Use data system skills and human resources management and administrative knowledge to assist senior specialist in all aspects of analyzing and managing the automated personnel system. Provide advice on the use of data for compiling personnel and statistical reports and preparing personnel action documents. Apply a practical knowledge of human resources management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on or are related to DCPDS. Schedule system activity to ensure HRO functional staff has time to input transactions and ensures all system operational processes are accomplished. Research and analyze problems; and monitor actions requested to ensure that problems encountered are fixed. Review data flow action to ensure that interfacing systems are updated or initiates process to re-flow the data. Ensure system changes are implemented within given time constraints. Arrange for and assist in upload of patches, messages, and system advisory notices to ensure proper system operation. Identifies system operational problems and works with local mainframe system service office, headquarters or design activity to effect timely resolution. Perform uploading/downloading of files. Assist in the determinations of equipment needs, discrepancies, relocation, etc. Ensure that unauthorized persons do not have access to the system. Ensure the integrity and upgrade of system hardware and communications required for continued operations through coordination and cooperation with responsible office, including local area network (LAN) operations. Assist with security management to include performance of access control management, accountability verification and validation of resources, system backup and recovery, virus detection and elimination. Serve as the backup focal point for monitoring and controlling DCPDS/DCPS data access for the HRO. Perform user account management services by identifying users to be added/deleted/modified, grouped by assignments and system privileges to insure confidentiality.
**This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties.**
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: Enlisted Only
Compatible Military Assignments: 42A
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
If you are needing some extra information regarding Federal Resumes, you should consider the additional resources provided on IL HRO Staffing's Page: https://states.gkoportal.ng.mil/states/IL/fed_staff/hro/TechStaffing/Federal%20Resume%20Workshop/Home.aspx
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
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.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Attention to Detail, Decision Making, and Information Management
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: NGIL Form 73
http://www.il.ngb.army.mil/PDFs/EmploymentForms/NGILForm73.pdf
*NGIL Form 73 - Illinois National Guard Technician Program Supplement to Application for Dual Status (DS), to reflect military qualifications. Complete and accurate data is essential to ensure fair evaluation, applicants with no military qualifications must submit form stating "not applicable" and signature on page 2 of the NGIL Form 73. You MUST submit this document to be considered for this vacancy announcement
Documents NOT accepted: photographs, copies of position descriptions, training certificates, performance ratings, awards and letters of appreciation.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10053389~
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/480244100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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