HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (MILITARY/INFO SYS)

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of program development and system administration duties in support of the military personnel information systems supporting the Air Force military personnel data system, called DIMHRS+. Serves as AF functional systems requirements specialist for AF military personnel data and information systems in the areas of assignments, utilization and accessions to implemented Public Law, Executive Orders, Regulations, Comptroller, General decisions, DOD directives or correct systems defects using own initiative: Develops, prepares, coordinates, tests and follows-up on changes and enhancements to the software (data capture and flow and analysis) of military personnel data and information systems. Provides full range of functional system administration support for AF military personnel data systems and Air Force unique military personnel management information systems. Provides technicalfunctional guidance/assistance to Air Staff offices, MAJCOMs, Contractors and HQ Air Force Personnel Center on a wide variety of military personnel information system issues as the relate to assignments, utilization and accessions. Prepares necessary documentation, correspondence, reports, etc. Prepares and presents briefings to provide information or to market projects or applications developed. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, 0201 Series. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; Providing technical assistance on the human resources automated systems' procedures and applications; Making complex retrievals from multiple sources of data and provides and provides effective, accurate, and timely data products to management with the information necessary to address difficult and complex personnel problems; Performing principal advisory service to the higher level managers on the management and oversight of all personnel and equipment within their organization to support operational planning and execution; and Conducting in-depth analysis to detect both system and managerial problem areas and identifying major trends that require attention FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical knowledge of, and skill in applying, a wide variety military personnel assignment, utilization and accession principles, concepts, methods, and practices; reengineering concepts; and AF military personnel data and information systems concepts, methods and their interrelationships. Knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of personnel data systems administration and overall knowledge of the objectives, principles, and procedures of military HR management in the Air Force. Sound understanding of personnel data systems including available software, equipment configurations, products under development and existing personnel systems. Ability to apply computer system and HR knowledge to situations requiring cause and effect analysis. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing . Ability to work and maintain effective relationships with others. Ability to plan and carry out work independently. High degree of analytical ability to effectively analyze changes in laws and policies and determine the impact on existing personnel processes. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ACTIVE DUTY SERVICES MEMBERS ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement) Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt