Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a HR SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS), Position Description Number T5020P01 and is part of the OH HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICE, National Guard. The incumbent is the State Level Expert/point of contact on all Human Resource (HR) Information Systems and HR Compliance. Responsibilities As a HR SPECIALIST (INFORMATION SYSTEMS), GS-0201-12, you will perform the following duties: 1. 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. 2. 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 local policies/Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to implement changes or new programs to improve civilian personnel management operations. Troubleshoots system problems, including operation failures, provides emergency assistance, and administers system interpretation and guidance. Identifies and reports significant system problems to appropriate NGB personnel. Prepares and distributes instructions and information relative to operation of HR information systems. 3. 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. Carries out compliance and audit-based reports ensuring system data adheres to current policies and procedures, including new and/or modified legislation/regulation. Provides deficiency findings to the appropriate function area for remedy. As the internal control specialist for the HRO, provides continuous process improvement initiatives in support of HRO processes. Serves as the primary representative administering state training on all HR information systems. Develops training guides, user instructions/manuals, and customer support documentation for HR information systems that may be used nationally. Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Request for Personnel Actions (SF-52), Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) for areas within their HR Office delegation memorandum. Conducts internal audit of personnel actions processed to ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements. 4. Performs other duties as assigned. *The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T5020P01). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search\_fs/search\_fasclass.asp Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized 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. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Education 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).