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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.
LOCATION: NGLA-JRM (J8), CAMP BEAUREGARD, PINEVILLE, LA
This position is located in an information management organization. The position also serves as a member of a team of database managers receiving guidance from the team leader.
Open Areas of Consideration: 1
DEFINITION OF AREA(S) OF CONSIDERATION:
Area 1 = Officer (O-4 and below), Warrant Officer, and Enlisted members of the Louisiana National Guard.
NOTICE: THIS EMPLOYER PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED ALL EMPLOYERS TO VERIFY THE IDENTITY AND EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF ALL PERSONS HIRED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
04/03/2018 to 04/23/2018
$57,014 - $74,120 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-Time
No
18LAHRO000010179709
495713200
Duties & Responsibilities:
--Modifies the storage structure and correlation between databases.
--Assists in administering multiple DBMS software designs (e.g., Oracle, Informix, SyBase, and MS-Access) in support of required functions.
--Optimizes the DBMS configuration by adding, removing, or relocating files and structures.
--Analyzes DBMS operations to identify bottlenecks and takes action to resolve problems and ensure consistency.
--Provides DBMS support on personnel computers, mini computers or mainframe.
--Reviews DBMS accounting information and recommends changes in utilization to improve efficiency.
--Monitors the amount of storage space consumed, accesses time statistics and frequency of use a specific DBMS program receives.
--Provides assistance to higher graded personnel in the testing of new DBMS software applications.
--Installs new applications and establishes user access. Recommends updates and changes to new and/or existing DBMS applications.
--Evaluates installation procedures and implements alternatives that are routine in nature.
--Recommends solutions for DBMS inconsistencies and assists in developing backup and recovery plans for failure situations.
--Resolves a wide variety of system problems caused by data errors, user errors, hardware malfunctions and program errors.
--Traces and isolates hardware and/or software problems.
--Initiates necessary action to restore operations after coordinating with functional users and vendor personnel.
--Reports unresolved hardware and DBMS software problems to the Team Leader.
--Reviews security protocols to ensure authorized access and integrity of the DBMS.
--Provides technical assistance to personnel involved in systems design, programming, hardware selection and adaptation of commercially available software.
--Participates in the analysis of requests for new and modified applications.
--Assists in determining equipment demands, number and kinds of records, tables, communication needs, procedures to obtain and organize information and interfaces with other systems.
--Reports findings to the team leader.
--Provides technical guidance in the use of DBMS query languages.
--Assures the quality and efficiency of multiple DBMS systems by enforcing the prescribed DBMS standards.
--Performs other duties as assigned.
1) National Guard Membership is required.
2) Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
3) Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
4) May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Selected candidates will be required to be in a compatible military grade prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee must also be in a compatible military assignment (MOS/AFSC) prior to or within one year of placement.
Military Grades: OFFICER (O-4 and below), WARRANT OFFICER, & ENLISTED
Compatible Military Assignments:
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):
Data and Content 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 of employment and duties performed.
2. Application Packet (Click Link To Download) and submit other supporting documents.
3. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)
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 and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/495713200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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