HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY)

Air National Guard Units

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 67,000 - 86,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Oregon seeks a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY) to manage MilPDS operations, train users, and ensure data integrity across related systems. You will analyze data, provide advisory services, and coordinate with DoD policies impacting MilPDS.

The role requires experience with MilPDS, vPC, PRDA, and EOM, plus ability to develop local data products and training materials for MPF personnel.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B./J.D., if related
Provide transcripts or other documentation to support Educational claims.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, administer, and troubleshoot the operation and data base integrity of MilPDS and related systems.
Provide advisory services on DoD policies and MilPDS data discrepancies.
Develop and analyze management products to determine adequacy and accuracy of MilPDS data.
Assist in MilPDS training for MPF and other users of the system.
Prepare HR management reports and develop data products for FSS work centers.

Skills

Data analysis

System security

User account management

Training

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education

Tools

MilPDS

Virtual Personnel Center (vPC)

PRDA

EOM

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY), T5877000 and is part of the Oregon Air National Guard 142nd Wing, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a HR SPEC (INFORMATION SYSTEMS/MILITARY), GS-0201-9, this position is located at the Military Personnel Flight (MPF), Force Support Squadron (FSS), Mission Support Group at an Air National Guard (ANG) flying wing. Serves as the Human Resources Specialist (Information Systems/ Military).

Its primary purpose is to plan, organize, administer, and troubleshoot the operation and data base integrity of the Military Personnel Data System in support of military human resources management functions. 1. Provides broad management advisory services. Analyzes and resolves operational problems and ensures compliance with military human resources policies, regulations, objectives, and management procedures.

Responds to inquiries from all base-level personnel system managers. Provides direction and gives advice to section chiefs and representatives of serviced organizations on methods to approach to systems related discrepancies discovered through analysis. Monitors corrective actions. Interprets Department of Defense (DoD) directed or legislative policies affecting the Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) and recommends enhancements.

Manages, and controls the operation of PDS to include the MilPDS, Virtual Personnel Center (vPC), Personnel Records Display Application (PRDA), Enterprise Output Manager (EOM), and other related systems interfaces. Provides technical support to include system security, user account management, and user access.

Provides advisory services to users on the technical aspects of PDS applications, the capabilities available within the systems to assist them in day-to-day operations and their impact on personnel programs. Analyzes and compares data between the military personnel data system and interfacing systems. Analyzes products by comparing and verifying data for mismatched or missing data. Identifies discrepancies, takes corrective actions, and reports to supervisor.

Resolves technical problems. Prepares, coordinates, and implements local procedures for system operations. Develops and analyzes management products to determine the adequacy and accuracy of the PDS database. Implements quality procedures used to suspense and assist FSS work centers in correcting Transaction Registers (TR) and other-directed data assessment programs. Reports findings to the supervisor and provides recommended actions to correct negative trends.

Develops local data products required for FSS work centers and develops products in response to requests from other base personnel. Validates requests for recurring products and designs them to meet user expectations within system limitations. Provides timely and accurate distribution of all PDS products. Coordinates with The National Guard Bureau, Air National Guard State Headquarters and base functional areas on new data human resources programs and system procedures.

Analyzes higher headquarters systems procedures and implements local systems procedures. (40%) 2. Assists in administering Military Personnel Data System training programs for the MPF and other users of the system. Assists in performing formal and informal training on utilization of the Military Personnel Data System, and other related systems to all users. Researches, develops, reviews, and updates training materials to include training outline, lesson plan, and charts.

Obtains and arranges classrooms, audiovisual equipment, and on-line computer training aids. Advises managers of methods to limit invalid data input and suggest enhancements to procedures based on a broad knowledge of the human resources career field. (30%) 3. Prepares comprehensive human resources management reports. Receives, evaluates, and processes requests and when necessary, develops specialized products to meet unique analytical needs.

Develops, establishes, and maintains work function training programs. Plans and schedules tasks and training activities for traditional status guard members. Prepares and provides formal and informal training to PDS users. (20 %) 4. Assists with on-the-job training (OJT) for personnel. Develops lesson plans. Ensures availability of facilities and training aids. Monitors the training status of personnel and ensures that supplemental and/or remedial training is accomplished.

(10%) 5. Performs other related duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialists at the bottom of the announcement.

Requirements & Education

To qualify off of education alone you must meet the following requirements: GS-9 Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related If you are using education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $66505 – $86461/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.