Summary This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) Location: Washington Human Resources Office CAMP MURRAY, Washington 98430 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered. Responsibilities A GS-0201-9/11, HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS): Provides technical assistance and guidance to supervisors, leadership, and various staff members in the operation, maintenance, and capabilities of various Human Resource Information Systems (HRISs) such as automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services. Directs and monitors operation and maintenance of the local personnel system. Analyzes quality control queries, Personnel/Payroll data reconciliations, and rejected data entries from reports. Reviews daily products to determine trends, identify problem areas, and recommend modifications, additions, or deletions of products. Establishes schedules to meet personnel system requirements. Responsible for daily pick up, distribution, and analysis of print products to ensure they conform to requirements and meet quality standards. Conducts compliance review and submission of Position Organization Address (POA) and Organizational Hierarchy (OH) changes to National Guard Bureau (NGB). In accordance with published guidance, verifies that system enhancements and system patches are working properly. Provides training to familiarize HRO staff, HRO remotes, and supervisors with the HRIS. Advises applicable personnel of any updates for coding, system transactions, and maintaining system security. Provides input for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to be used by HRO staff and customers. Leads periodic formal training designed to inform users of current and future changes. Monitors progress of training until competence is developed within HRO functional areas. 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, HRIS. Compiles personnel and statistical reports and advises staff in the proper documentation for personnel actions. Researches and analyzes problems while monitoring actions requested to ensure that problems encountered are fixed. Reviews data flow actions to ensure that interfacing systems are updated initiating the re-flow process when necessary. Ensures HRO staff is informed and trained on system changes, including patches, messages, and system advisory notices. Identifies system operational problems and works with local Information Technology (I.T.) and NGB to coordinate activity for timely resolution. Determines equipment needs, discrepancies, relocations, etc. Ensures only authorized person(s) have access to the system. Uses automated system to effectively process personnel actions in accordance with the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions and local personnel systems checklists as required. Monitors and controls HRIS access. Performs user account management services by identifying users to be added/deleted/modified. Controls groups by assignments and reviews system privileges to ensure confidentiality. Provides customer service for HRIS helpdesk tickets, requests for information and/or assistance. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 Must have at least 24 months experienceSpecialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. GS-11 Must have at least 36 months experienceSpecialized experience is experience that prepared the applicant to perform the duties of the position. The applicant's educational-degree study program or military or civilian academic courses may substitute for some specialized experience. An applicant must demonstrate the specialized experience competencies (skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors) to qualify for a position identified by its position grade and career level. Specialized experience factors encompass human resources program's business competencies, familiarity with the subject matter or processes used in human resources programs associated with DoD, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force.1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Education Education Requirements: If you are using Education to qualify for this position, 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. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Not Applicable. Additional Information 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). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. 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