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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) (T32), Position Description Number D1627000and is part of the AL USPFO, National Guard.
ORGANIZATION: USPFO, MONTGOMERY, AL
SELECTING OFFICIAL: CW3 M. BARNES
***THIS POSITION MAY BE AUTHORIZED A RECRUITMENT OR RELOCATION INCENTIVE FOR UP TO 25% ALL INCENTIVES MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO THE NEW EMPLOYEE IN PROCESSING.***
09/22/2024 to 10/22/2024
$86,962 - $113,047 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
Not required
Yes— You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent - NON-MERIT
Full-time
Excepted
12
No
No
No
AL-12539067-AR-24-258
810781600
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Title 32 CAT 1- All on board Federal Employees/Technicians within the ALARNG (T32 and T5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite) CAT 2- Current Army M-Day and Temporary Technicians within ALARNG CAT 3- Applicants willing to become NG T32 DS Technicians and gain ALARNG membership, all current federal employees, all U.S. Citizens
--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.
--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.
--Ensures project coordination for the administration of all RDBMS software products (e.g. Oracle, Informix, SyBase, MS-Access, etc.) in support of required functions. Responsible for the introduction of new applications and ensures and establishes required users access and security procedures. Ensures compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures of RDBMS. Coordinates with other project leaders and managers at higher levels to obtain information to interface with systems at those levels to facilitate the acquisition and exchange of RDBMS information. Reviews and recommends operational procedures and software usage for the generation of alternate site file copy of essential Agency data files for continuity of operations.
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military grade in the Alabama Army National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Alabama Army National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Alabama Army National Guard recruiter at 800-464-8273 prior to applying for this position.
MINIMUM MILITARY RANK: SGT
MAXIMUM MILITARY RANK: CW2
*Other Requirements: For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Each applicant must fully substantiate (in his/her own words) that he/she meets the requirements of the Specialized Experience listed below: Otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. DOING SO MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION FOR THE POSITION.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
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.
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).
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
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/12539067
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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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: SF-50s, transcripts and DD 214s are recommended, but not required.
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/12539067
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
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.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/810781600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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