U.S Air Force

Human Resources Specialist (Data Systems)


Pay25.00 - 28.00 / hour
LocationRemote
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 763881500
      This position will be assigned to the Air Force Service Center in Port San Antonio, TX.
      This is a regular full-time category position with guaranteed 40 hrs per week. Employees appointed to a regular category position are eligible for benefits.

      Remote telework is eligible for CONUS applicants ONLY



      Duties


      This position will be assigned to the Reports, Analysis, and Systems Branch within the Air Force Services Center (AFSVC). The incumbent of this position will function as the Human Resources Specialist and technical expert for HR Information Systems to include the current personnel and reporting HR systems or any future reporting system to Force Support Squadron (FSS) Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Human Resources Offices and leadership.

      Provides day-to-day functional and operational administration of the Human Resources Information Systems to include current personnel and reporting HR systems (Defense Civilian Personnel Data System (DCPDS) and Business Intelligence (BI)) or any future reporting systems to the FSS NAF Human Resources Office. Provides Air Force level advisory service to AFSVC and installation level NAF Human Resources (HR) Sections on HR Information Systems (i.e. DCPDS and BI) including functional and technical advice on problem solving, proper procedures, operation, and maintenance. Assists in conducting functional system testing of data system releases, identifying problems and submitting problem reports prior to field release. Develops clearly defined functional data system requirements in support of installation level NAF HR operational needs. Uses prescribed procedures, identifies needs, research, develops, coordinates, tests, and follows-up on all changes to personnel system. Works with representatives from Air Force to develop uniform approach where possible. Develops and prepares documentation (regulatory or informational) for existing or proposed system features. Works with Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service (DCPAS), Air Force Personnel Operations Agency (AFPOA), AFSVC, and NAF-HRs to define, build, and validate organizational and position hierarchy. Validates and submits written requests for installation NAF-HR User IDs for all HR Information Systems to A1 Service Desk. Works with Army counterparts, as well as DCPAS in systems development and testing. Maintains work knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and trends in the area of personnel administration and management to apply to the development of system requirements. Determines the need, establishes procedures and conditions for use of HR personnel systems (i.e., DCPDS and BI) in operations at all levels. Identifies, researches, develops, and implements procedures, determines need for revising data elements and system routines, and establishes instructions pertinent to the employee development and experience history areas for update/retrieval from the employee and position portions of personnel system. Provides functional reports in reporting systems (i.e., BI) and analyzes data as requested. Prepares training materials and conducts training and workshops to acquaint installation level NAF-HR staff with HR personnel and reporting systems (i.e., DCPDS and BI). Prepares recommendations and information for VIH leadership on matters related to NAF personnel and reporting systems (i.e., DCPDS and BI). Assist with development and maintenance of the user's guide. Assists AFSVC and NAF-HRs with questions or findings from central payroll. Performs additional duties as assigned.

      If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12221887


      Requirements


      • This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
      • The incumbent may be required to travel via military and civilian aircraft.

      Qualifications


      Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 12/08/2023

      Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

      In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

      Qualifying Experience:
      Experience with HR Information and Reporting Systems. Experience training others having a variety of backgrounds and level of expertise. Experience with managing and executing multiple projects simultaneously.

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
      1. Specific experience working with DCPDS NAF Module and BI.
      2. Experience of rules, regulations, policies, and trends in the area of personnel administration and management is highly desirable.
      3. Knowledge of data analytics.
      4. Ability to think independently, analyze system problems, apply sound judgment in designing solutions.
      5. Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

      **NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration.

      All other qualified applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).

      **Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

      (Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)



  • About the company

      The United States Department of the Air Force is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Air Force was formed on September 18, 1947, per the National Security Act of 1947 and it is the military department the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force are organized within.