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This position is an Open Title 5 Excepted Service Non-Uniformed Personnel position, open to the Public and to Veterans following the MN National Guard Merit Placement plan.
AGENCY: MN Air and Army National Guard
LOCATION: Saint Paul, MN
SELECTION OFFICAL: Lt Col Adam Bliss (651)-268-8822
Excepted Service position in the MN National Guard. Membership in the National Guard is not required for employment. Competitive service employees may apply but will be converted to Excepted service if hired.
10/02/2024 to 10/23/2024
$94,652 - $123,043 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
12
Yes
No
MN-12565407-25-654
812432000
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Title 5 Excepted Service, Non-uniformed Position with the Minnesota National Guard,
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A IT SPECIALIST (DATA MANAGEMENT), GS-2210-12, Incumbent serves as the organization's senior database representative at state and NGB/agency meetings and seminars designed to arrive at solutions to mutual database application problems encountered and to provide knowledge and information concerning emerging technologies. Reviews existing and anticipated future database systems including current automated systems, current data shortcomings, data requirements of the organization/function, the intricacies and provisions of available standardized systems, special organizational/functional data requirements/situations that don't conform to the provisions of existing standardized systems, and higher authority database system plans. Serves as the lead on teams assigned to study and resolve broad-based data management problems. Continuously coordinates studies and plans with organization managers as well as administrative and technical personnel at all levels. Recommends conversion to automated systems/databases where none currently exist or recommends modifications or workarounds to facilitate the satisfaction of organizational and functional needs within the overall provisions of standardized systems. Develops strategies to accommodate managers' data needs, prepares drafts for their review by the using organization(s), and incorporates their review comments and concerns. Prepares study summaries for comparison of alternatives pertinent to the economic justification of costs, time and equipment usage and generates complex queries and reports. Develops recommendations concerning major project ramifications and to offset adverse impacts. Develops work plans, program logic, special instructions, detailed process flow charts and data management needs. Monitors program development and tests and debugs programs. Develops and implements database management strategies for the backup and recovery of database information resulting from system operational and performance problems. (20%) 2. Assigns studies or portions of studies and program development to team members or analysts hired under contract. Technically reviews completed work projects and provides technical assistance and guidance as required. Manages contracts with private computer firms concerning data systems application studies. Prepares scopes of work and cost estimates for the work to be contracted. Ensures that the contractors' progress complies with contract terms. Certifies work accomplishment, reviews and approves requests for payments. Ensures compliance with the terms and provisions of contracts and compliance with specifications. Recommends approval or disapproval of completed contractor work and takes necessary action to resolve problematic issues. Accomplishes all contract administration functions related to data management contracts including the review and signature of appropriate payment documents. Provides assistance, advice and guidance to organizational users, both in the administrative and technical areas, concerning the use of the multiple database management systems available for use. Coordinates with specialists and managers at higher National Guard Bureau levels to obtain information to interface with systems at those levels to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of database information. Serves as the state's data management representative at meetings and seminars both at the local and national level designed to arrive at solutions to mutual database management problems encountered and to provide knowledge and information concerning state-of-the-art techniques, software, and equipment. Interfaces with personnel within the same organization, local users, NGB, other agencies, and vendors in resolution of problems, recommendation of database application changes and system upgrading or enhancements. Provides interpretations of limited and/or conflicting regulations and guidance concerning database management and coordinates with appropriate personnel concerning the resolution of problem areas encountered. Interacts nationally with peers, vendors and other information systems (IS) sources to resolve database hardware/software problems. (20%)
Performs other duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
EDUCATION:
If qualifying based on education: Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. GS 11 and above requires: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
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.
REMARKS: No PCS available. Position will not be filled until current incumbent vacates. Sensitivity Level 2. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
To view ALL MN National Guard Vacancies, go to: https://minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/full-time-jobs-in-minnesota
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).
The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for the position without discrimination for any non-merit reason(s) such as age, race, religion, gender, ethnic origin or non-disqualifying disability. Pre-selection is not only counter-productive to effective recruitment and placement, but also violates Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement principles and will not be tolerated. If you have information or questions regarding this issue, please contact the Equal Employment Manager at 651-282-4472 or 651-282-4078.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following areas of consideration (AOC) based on the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement Plan:
To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12565407
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.
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