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IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
Restricted to current on board employees (Title 5 and Title 32) of the Iowa National Guard.
LOCATION: JFHQ-HRO, Johnston, IA.
10/12/2018 to 11/02/2018
$50,598 - $65,778 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Excepted
9
No
No
IA-10332167-AR-18-334
513691200
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
This position is a Title 5 Excepted position open to current on board employees (Title 5 and Title 32) of the Iowa National Guard.
As a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS), GS-0201-9, you will perform the following duties:
1. Performs actions to initiate system on-line and off-line operations and ascertain and document systems status. Provides 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. Assists the senior specialist in directing and monitoring operations and maintenance of local personnel system. Performs 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. Establishes 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. Submits requests for changes to system tables to appropriate headquarters staff and verifies the validity of the changes requested. Documents and reports system problems. In accordance with writing guidance, verifies that system enhancements and system patches are working properly. (30%)
2. Provides initial training to newly assigned HRO functional staff to familiarize them with operating remote terminals, coding and inputting transactions, and maintaining system security. Provides training to HRO staff on routine data retrieval from the Customer Support Unit (CSU) and the Regional Support Center (RSC) databases. Assists or leads 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. Monitors progress until competence is developed within HRO functional areas. Develops operating instructions for use of HRO staff. (30%)
3. Uses 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. Provides advice on the use of data for compiling personnel and statistical reports and preparing personnel action documents. Applies a practical knowledge of human resources management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on or are related to DCPDS. Schedules system activity to ensure HRO functional staff has time to input transactions and ensures all system operational processes are accomplished. Researches and analyzes problem; and monitors action requested to ensure that problems encountered are fixed. Reviews data flow action to ensure that interfacing systems are updated or initiates process to re-flow the data. Ensures system changes are implemented within given time constraints. Arranges for and assists 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. Performs uploading/downloading of files. Assists in the determinations of equipment needs, discrepancies, relocation, etc. Ensures that unauthorized persons do not have access to the system. (20%)
4. Ensures 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. Assists with security management to include performance of access control management, accountability verification and validation of resources, system backup and recovery, virus detection and elimination. Serves as the backup focal point for monitoring and controlling DCPDS/DCPS data access for the HRO. Performs user account management services by identifying users to be added/deleted/modified, grouped by assignments and system privileges to insure confidentiality. (20%)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
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).
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11/02/2018 . FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOU NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
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 minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSA's (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below:
--Knowledge of all the human resources functional areas and their data requirements pertaining to the automated personnel data system. Applies a basic knowledge of technician and AGR personnel procedures that impact on or are related to automated personnel data system operating procedures, capabilities and requirements.
--Knowledge of HR methods, principles and practices, including processing knowledge of staffing, recruitment, benefits, position classification, etc., terminology, provisions and restrictions translate HR business practices into information system requirements, to train users on established practices, and uses of the system.
--Application of technical skill, knowledge, and judgment in the use of the fundamental principles, concepts and techniques of human resources administration and knowledge of the occupational and organizational structure served.
--Knowledge of documentation procedures, customary fact-finding approaches, or similar established techniques and requirements to maintain and enhance data needs to the service population, to provide HR reports.
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. Optional supporting documents: DD214, transcripts, ect.
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/10332167
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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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/513691200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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