HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) (TITLE 5)

This National Guard position is for a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5020P01 and is part of the HRO located in Draper, with the Utah National Guard. Priority will be given to all current, onboard employees of the UTNG. The selecting supervisor for this vacancy is Mr. Matthew Hicken. The position is supervised by the HRO Directorate.

Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list As a HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS) (TITLE 5), GS-0201-11/12, you will: Serves as the state technical advisor for HR Information Systems (automated personnel systems, automated records management systems, case management systems, personnel records applications, HR In-Processing via virtual platforms, and virtual personnel services) with a thorough understanding of HRO functional areas and internal processes (e.g., Staffing, Benefits, etc.) and how those inter-relationships impact processing of personnel actions. Works to resolve complex issues that arise which impact multiple functional areas within the HRO. Plans, organizes, manages, and performs duties necessary to accomplish information systems management functions in support of HR programs essential to state Army/Air National Guard operations, training, and readiness missions. Applies an expert knowledge of HR management rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that have impact on or are related to HR systems and applications. Provides management advisory services to all levels of customers requiring knowledge of each HRO functional area. Researches, analyzes, recommends, and resolves a variety of complex issues relating to national HR information systems. Designs and develops reports using policies, procedures, regulations, and a wide variety of data within the automated HR personnel system to provide decision making information. Utilizes current data reporting tools to analyze data and provide business intelligence products to senior leadership. Serves as a State-Level expert in providing analysis, evaluations, and recommendations for implementation of HR information systems. Provides technical support services to system users in the field. Develops and interprets policy for HRO functional areas as it relates to HR information systems and applications. Develops impact statements and recommends changes as deemed necessary which may be adopted as internal policy. Provides advice to HRO staff and serviced organization officials to ensure timely implementation of new subsystems and/or enhancements to new or existing systems. Assists with technical, functional, and communications problems of HR applications. Develops state unique quality control (QC) program queries to ensure OPM/DoD standardization is met. Works with HRO functional areas to identify and correct invalid data. Analyzes quality control queries, personnel/payroll data reconciliation, rejected actions and reports to determine trends, problem areas and recommends modifications. Follows up to ensure corrective action is accomplished. Interprets requirements and changes as they impact human resources administration policies and procedures and recommends appropriate action. Identifies data error trends and provides training or written instructions to alleviate errors. Determines, plans, conducts, and evaluates training of HR information systems by monitoring progress and competency levels of personnel within HRO functional areas. May have limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among Information System employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. May approve emergency leave for assigned employees in extenuating circumstances. Provides input into annual performance appraisals. Resolves simple complaints and grievances, referring the more serious ones to the supervisor. Recommends training needs for employees. Performs other duties as assigned.

***This position will be hired at GS-11 only, but may promote to GS-12 after 1 year of experience is gained as a HRSIS*** Must be a US Citizen. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Pending analysis, you may be required to complete a new 1-year probationary period when moved to this position IAW CNGBI 1400.25 Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State through the use of the Position Designation Tool. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment. This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1). Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. Potential for incentive pay.

A high school diploma or general education development (GED) diploma is required. An undergraduate degree from an accredited college/university is desired. A graduate degree from an accredited civilian academic college or from an equivalent professional military education school is optimum.